Your Duty To Inspect And Maintain; Your Duty To Train And Control People; Your Duty To Avoid Taking Chances - Tractel Davimast Manuel D'installation, Utilisation Et Maintenance

1.1.2. YOUR DUTY TO INSPECT AND MAINTAIN.

1) A visual inspection is required before each use; the operator must make sure that each
component is in good working order, in particular by inspecting the condition and presence of
the mast rotation ring on the mast. When it is put in place, the safety functions must not have
deteriorated in any way.
2) The product may not be used before an inspection by Tractel or by an authorized and trained
technician, who must first authorize the reuse of the system in writing, if:
i. it is not in a visibly good condition,
ii. Its safety is in doubt,
iii. it has been used to arrest a fall,
iv. it has not undergone a periodic inspection in the course of the previous 12 months; user
safety depends on the proper maintenance of the efficiency and strength of the equipment.
3) The manufacturer declines any responsibility for consequences of repairs or modifications
brought out of its control to the product, especially by replacement of original parts or repairs
by another manufacturer.
4) Except for the operations described in this manual, the maintenance of Tractel Ltd. Equipment
as well as repair must be exclusively done by an authorized (written approval) service center or
by Tractel.

1.1.3. YOUR DUTY TO TRAIN AND CONTROL PEOPLE.

1) Do not use the Davimast™ system and components unless properly trained on the system.
2) Before operating, a worker should be:
i. mentally and physically fit for the purpose, especially at heights or in confined spaces;
ii. free from the influence of alcohol or drugs;
iii. competent for the job to be performed;
iv. familiar with the equipment and all applicable safety rules, regulations, and requirements;
v. trained under safe conditions, for working under the above requirements.
3) Wear appropriate protective gear including, but not limited to: a hard hat, heavy gloves, safety
glasses, safety shoes with slip-resistant soles, and protective clothing.
4) Never exceed allowable capacity of your fall protection equipment.
5) Never exceed maximum free fall distance of your fall protection equipment.
6) Training workers includes setting up rescue procedures should a fall occur during a job prior to
putting the systems into operation. A qualified person or technical consultant according to work
conditions must set up such procedures.
7) Comply with locally applicable labor regulations.

1.1.4. YOUR DUTY TO AVOID TAKING CHANCES.

1) If the weight of the operator plus that of their equipment is between 220 lb. (100 kg) and 310 lb.
(140 kg), it is essential to make sure that the total weight does not exceed the safe working load
of each component of the fall arrest system.
2) This equipment should not be used beyond its limits or in any situation other than that for which
it is designed: see Section "4. Functions and description".
3) This system is man rated. It must only be used in conjunction with personal fall arrest equipment
that limits the average arresting force to 400daN (900lbs).
4) Before each use of a fall arrest system, make sure that there is adequate vertical clearance and
that there are no obstacles in the path of the fall.
5) A full body harness in accordance with ANSI Z359.18-2017 and CSA Z259.15-17 is the only
equipment around the body that may be used in a fall arrest system; secure it to the dorsal D-
ring of the harness.
6) It is essential for operator safety that the device or anchor point is correctly positioned and that
work is carried out so as to minimize the risk of falls.
7) For operator safety, the dealer must supply the following if the product is resold instruction
manual and maintenance instructions for periodic inspections and repairs, all drafted in the
language of the country of use of the product.
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