Planning The Use Of Systems; Rescue And Evacuation; Free Fall Distance; Table 4 Permissible Free Fall Distance - MSA V Serie Instructions D'utilisation

6.

Planning the Use of Systems

6.1.

Rescue and Evacuation

The user must have a rescue plan and the means at hand to implement it. The plan must take into account the
equipment and special training necessary to effect prompt rescue under all foreseeable conditions. If the
rescue be from a confined space, the provisions of OSHA regulation 1910.146 and ANSI Z 117.1 must be
taken into account. Although a rescue plan and the means to implement it must always be in place, it is a good
idea to provide means for user evacuation without assistance of others. This will usually reduce the time to get
to a safe place and reduce or prevent the risk to rescuers.
Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death.
6.2.

Free Fall Distance

When using an energy-absorbing lanyard, keep the amount of slack between the anchorage/anchorage
connector and the harness/waist belt at a minimum to reduce the free fall distance and the impact force to
the user.
DO NOT exceed the allowable free fall distance or exceed the maximum fall arrest forces as specified by
governing standards or subsystem components.
Prevent swing falls and impact with objects in or adjacent to the fall path. Always remove obstructions below
the work area to ensure a clear fall path. Work directly under the anchorage/anchorage connector at all times.
Failure to follow this warning can result in serious injury or death.
DO NOT use where objects may fall or otherwise interfere with the operation or ability of this device to function
properly.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death.

Table 4 Permissible free fall distance

Permissible free fall distance
With energy absorber
Without energy absorber (Positioning)
Without energy absorber (Restraint)
12 ft free fall energy absorber
NOTE: The above table provides general guidelines. See lanyard label for specific permissible free fall
distances.
WARNING
WARNING
MSA Lanyards User Instructions
Planning the Use of Systems
US Canada
6 ft (1.8 m) 6 ft (1.8 m)
2 ft (0.6 m) 2 ft (0.6 m)
0 ft (0.0 m) 0 ft (0.0 m)
12 ft (3.7 m)
US
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