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be used.
- Any work at heights is risky; only individuals with perfect health
and in good physical condition should work at heights and
confront any emergency situations.
- This equipment is a vital safety instrument; any incorrect use can
cause mortal danger to the user in case of a fall.
- This equipment should not be used beyond its limits or in any
other situation than the one(s) for which it is designed.
- It is recommended to individually allocate this product to a
single user in order to ensure better monitoring. IMPORTANT:
There should not be more than one person using a lanyard.
- Only a person who is trained and competent, or one who is
under the surveillance of such a person, may use this product.
- Ensure that there is a rescue plan in place that is properly
understood before and during use so as to enable safe and
effective intervention if required. Before starting the works,
take all the suitable precautions if you are using the connection
lanyard with a possible loading on a sharp edge.
DESCRIPTION (#1):
The NSANEX extension lanyard is a personal protective
equipment against fall from a height, conforms to the EN
354:2010 standard. It has been specially studied to extend the
dorsal fastening point of the fall-prevention harness (only on
dorsal D-ring). It is made from a dyneema/polyamide tubular
webbing with a low melting point (140°C) and its length is 0,35
m (0,3 m after the lark's head knot is made).
SETTING UP THE EXTENSION LANYARD (# 2):
1 : Insert the big loop in the fastening ring of the fall-prevention
harness.
2 : Make a lark's head knot around the fastening ring by entering
the small loop in the big loop.
3 : Tighten the lark's head knot while ensuring that the straps
are not twisted.
VERIFICATIONS :
- If there is any doubt on the reliability of the equipment, do not
use it without getting the written authorisation of a person who
is authorised to decide on its reuse.
- During assembly with other safety components, check the
compatibility of each of the components and ensure that all the
recommendations contained in the instructions of the products
and the applicable standards relating to the anti-fall system are
applied. It is important to particularly ensure that the safety
function of any of the components is not affected by the safety
function of another and that they do not interfere with each
other.
- Before every use of a fall-arrest system, the empty space
(clearance) required under the user must be verified so that, in
case of a fall, there is no collision with the ground, or with a fixed
or moving obstacle that is within the fall trajectory.
- Conduct a visual examination before, during and after use to
ensure that the equipment is in good condition and that there
are no defects: condition of the straps, seams, connectors. Check
to ensure that there is/are no wearing, cuts, fraying, initial signs
of breaking, deformation, traces of oxidation or discolouration
and ensure that all the markings are legible (identification and/
or date of validity). Check the proper condition of the connectors
and ensure that they are functioning properly.
USE :
From the point of view of safety, it is crucial that the anchor point
is always positioned properly, at the shortest possible distance in
order to minimise the risk of falling and the drop height. If there is
a risk of falling, reduce the limp portion of the lanyard as much as
possible. Avoid the areas where there is a risk of falling.
- During use, check the fastening and adjusting elements of the
personal safety equipment on a regular basis. These components
must be protected from any environmental stress: mechanical
stress (impacts, sharp edges, etc.), chemical stress (projection of
acids, bases, solvents, etc.), electrical stress (short-circuit, electric
arcs, etc.) or thermal stress (hot surfaces, blowtorches, etc.).
- The anti-fall system has to be connected to the dorsal D-ring
of the harness, or at the end-point of the extension strap if it has
one, or to the two sternal rings simultaneously. These points are
identified by the letter A (single fastenings) or A/2 (mandatory to
connect these points together).
- The use of the harness with a fall-arrest subsystem must be
compatible with the instructions for use of each component of
the system and with the standards: EN353-1 / EN353-2 / EN 355
/ EN360 / EN 362. For mobile fall-arrest systems including a rigid
(EN353-1) or flexible (EN353-2) belay support, it is recommended
to connect the harness using the sternum anchor points. For
energy absorbers (EN355) or self-retracting fall-arrest systems
(EN360), connect the harness to the dorsal anchor point.
- The anchor point on the structure used to fix the fall-arrest
system must be slightly above the user, and must comply with
the minimum resistance requirements specified in the EN
795:2012 standard (R ≥ 1200 DaN). Try not to distance yourself
too much from this anchor point in order to limit the impact of a
possible pendulum fall.
- After a fall, the equipment has to be destroyed to avoid it being
used again.
- Using a lanyard that has connectors with manual locking is
recommended only if the user won't need to frequently open
and close the connector, i.e. several times during a working day.
Otherwise, using a connector with automatic locking is preferred.
- A connector must never have a load on its clasp.
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF USE OF THE LANYARDS :
- A periodic inspection carried out by a competent inspector is
necessary to ensure the safety of the user, which is connected
to the maintenance of the effectiveness and resistance of the
equipment. A mandatory annual inspection will check the
condition of the equipment and it can only continue to be used
on obtaining a written agreement.
- Do not expose these products to temperatures less than -30°C
or more than +50°C.
- This equipment must not be used in any way contrary to these
specifications and under no circumstances should its limits be
exceeded.
- Storage: the product must be stored in a dry and well-ventilated
area, sheltered from any direct or indirect source of heat and from
ultra-violet rays. Drying wet equipment must be performed in
the same conditions.
- Cleaning and disinfection: exclusively with water and a neutral
soap.
- Packaging: use rot-proof and watertight protective packaging.
- Transport: packaged and sheltered from impacts or pressure
caused by the environment.
- The product must not be modified or repaired.
- Service life: Fall-protection PPE are designed to last for several
years in normal conditions of use and preservation. The service life
depends on the use. Certain environments that are particularly
aggressive, marine, siliceous or chemical can reduce the service
life of PPE. In these cases, special care must be taken regarding
protection and the inspections before use. The mandatory
annual inspection will validate the correct functioning of the
mechanism and it can only continue to be used on obtaining a
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