Contents
Contents
1.
Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 6
2.
Training ................................................................................................................................................ 7
3.
Description ........................................................................................................................................... 8
4.
Selection and Applications ................................................................................................................ 8
4.1.
Purpose of an MSA Lanyard ....................................................................................................... 8
4.1.1
4.1.2
4.1.3
4.1.4
4.1.5
4.2.
Physical Limitations ..................................................................................................................... 8
4.3.
Environment ................................................................................................................................ 9
5.
System Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 10
5.1.
5.1.1
5.1.2
5.2.
6.
Planning the Use of Systems ............................................................................................................. 11
6.1.
Rescue and Evacuation .............................................................................................................. 11
6.2.
Free Fall Distance ....................................................................................................................... 11
7.
Use ........................................................................................................................................................ 14
7.1.
Connection .................................................................................................................................. 14
7.1.1
7.1.2
7.1.3
US
7.1.4
7.1.5
7.1.6
7.1.7
8.
8.1.
Cleaning ...................................................................................................................................... 16
8.2.
Maintenance and Repairs ........................................................................................................... 16
8.2.1
9.
Markings and Labels ........................................................................................................................... 17
9.1.
Labels .......................................................................................................................................... 18
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Fall Arrest ....................................................................................................................... 8
Work Positioning ............................................................................................................ 8
Restraint Lanyard ........................................................................................................... 14
Energy-Absorbing Lanyard ............................................................................................ 14
Anchorage Connection ................................................................................................... 15
Tie-Back Connection ...................................................................................................... 15
Storage ........................................................................................................................... 16
MSA Lanyards User Instructions