Honeywell Miller Duraflex Python Mode D'emploi page 10

4.2 Proper and Compatible
Connection to Attachment
Elements
WARNING
Always ensure that the connecting de-
vice snap hook (or other connector) is
compatible with the harness D-ring, is
properly engaged, and is closed and
locked.
IMPORTANT NOTE!
An improper or incomplete engagement
is possible when the inside diameter
of the D-ring is very close to the width
of the snap hook. As a result, when
attempting to engage the snap hook of
a connecting device with a D-ring at the
back of a harness, the user experiences
a feeling of proper engagement while in
fact the snap hook sits only inside the
D-ring. This improper or incomplete
engagement is unsafe and is likely to
come apart during a fall arrest.
4.3 Use of Other Harness
Features
Pull-Free Lanyard Rings
(see Fig. 14 in Appendix A)
Harnesses are equipped with pull-free lanyard
rings, also known as lanyard parking attach-
ments. When a connecting device or lanyard
is attached to a harness D-ring, but a lanyard
leg is not currently in use, the unused lanyard
leg shall be stored by connecting it to the lan-
yard parking attachment. The lanyard parking
attachment is generally located in the sternal
area to help reduce tripping and entanglement
hazards.
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CAUTION: Do not attach an unused lanyard
leg to a work positioning element or any
other structural element on the full-body
harness unless deemed acceptable by the
competent person and manufacturer of
the harness and lanyard. This is especially
important when using some types of "Y"
style or double-leg lanyards as some load
may be transmitted to the user through the
unused leg if it is not able to release from
the harness.
Elastic Keepers and Web Finials
(see Fig. 15 in Appendix A)
All full-body harnesses shall include keepers
or other components which serve to control
loose ends of webbing straps. Miller harness-
es are equipped with elastic keepers to store
the loose or excess webbing straps. Some
harnesses are also equipped with web finials
on the ends of each webbing strap to further
help secure webbing straps in place. Simply
hook the clip of the web finial to the underlying
harness strap.
CAUTION: Do not allow webbing straps to
hang freely as loose ends of straps can get
caught in machinery or cause accidental
disengagement of an adjuster.
D-Ring Extension
(see Fig. 16 in Appendix A)
Some specialty harnesses may be equipped
with a dorsal D-ring extension. This dorsal
D-ring extension may be used as the fall ar-
rest attachment element in place of the dorsal
D-ring. When not in use, the D-ring extension
shall be stored securely in the elastic keeper
designated.
CAUTION: Do not use dorsal D-ring and
dorsal D-ring extension simultaneously for
fall arrest; only one fall arrest attachment
element may be used at a given time.
Always account for the additional length of
the D-ring extension when calculating fall
clearance (refer to 6.0).
5.0 Using a Body Belt
A body belt shall be used for positioning or
travel restraint only. Body belts may be used in
conjunction with a full-body harness; however,
the fall arrest attachment elements designated
on the harness must be used for fall protection.