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SECURITY
6. TO BE OBSERVED PRIOR TO USE
Prior to using it, this product must be subject to a visual inspection in order to verify its inte-
grity, readiness for use and proper functioning.
Once the product has been subject to a fall, its use must be discontinued immediately. If
the slightest doubt remains, the product must to be retired or may not be used again until a
competent person, having subjected such product to the required testing and inspections, has
approved its further use in writing.
It must be ensured that the recommendations for use with other components be complied
with: lanyards shall meet EN 358 or EN 354 and any further PPE must meet the harmonized
standards under the regime of EU guideline 89/686/EEC. Anchor points must withstand a static
load of 12 kN according to EN 795:2012. WARNING: When using a tree as the anchor point the
same loads may be applied to the tree. Pay attention to the choice of an appropriate anchor
system! Ensure all neighbouring components are compatible. Ensure all components are cor-
rectly configured. Failure to do so increases risk. Risk of serious injury or fatality.
It is the responsibility of the user that a relevant and 'live' Risk Assessment is in place for the
work to be carried out which includes emergency contingencies.
A plan of rescue measures that covers all foreseeable emergencies needs to be in place before
this product can be used. Prior to and during use, rescue measures that can be executed sa-
fely and effectively must be considered at all times.
SUSPENSION TRAUMA
Upon prolonged use of the harness as a sit harness the symptoms described below
may occur. Hanging/sitting immobile in suspension in a harness for longer periods of time may
cause one's blood flow to be restricted and eventually lead to a so-called suspension trauma
(also known as harness hang syndrome). MORTAL DANGER! – Call EMERGENCY SERVICES
immediately! Possible symptoms include paleness of the skin, excessive perspiration, short-
ness of breath, impaired vision, dizziness, and nausea (This list is incomplete, as symptoms
may vary considerably from one person to another). Persons suffering from such symptoms
should therefore, provided that they are still able to, take appropriate measures themselves
in order to keep the blood from pooling in their legs (e.g. by moving the legs or by taking the
weight off the leg loops, for example by standing in foot loops). Where this is not possible, it
must be ensured that victims be rescued as fast as possible from the suspended position and
that appropriate first aid measures be taken.
CAUTION! NEVER PLACE A RESCUED PERSON RIGHT AWAY IN A POSITION FLAT ON
THE GROUND or IN THE SHOCK POSITION -> MORTAL DANGER! The rescued person
must be put in either a sitting or a squatting position, or, if unconscious, in a stable lateral
position, preferably with a raised upper body (to avoid heart failure due to the excessively fast
return flow of the blood from the lower half of the body)
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