Other Considerations - Capital Safety DBI SALA 8561233 Manuel

3.0 SET UP AND USE OF THE SIDE ENTRY SYSTEM
WARNING: Do not alter or intentionally misuse this equipment. Consult with DBI-SALA if using this
equipment in combination with components or subsystems other than those described in this manual. Some
subsystems and components combinations may interfere with the proper operation of this equipment.
WARNING: Do not use this equipment if you are unable to tolerate the impact from a fall arrest. Age and
fi tness can seriously affect your ability to withstand a fall. Pregnant women and minors must not use this
equipment.
3.1 BEFORE EACH USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT, carefully inspect it to assure that it is in serviceable condition.
Check for worn or damaged parts. Ensure the Side Entry System components are secure and not distorted.
Inspect for sharp edges, burrs, cracks, or corrosion. Inspect other fall arrest equipment in accordance with
manufacturer's instructions. Refer to section 5.0 for further inspection details. Do not use if inspection
reveals an unsafe condition.
3.2 Plan your side entry before starting your work. Take into consideration factors affecting your safety at any
time during use. The following list gives some important points you must consider when planning your
system:
A. ANCHORAGE: Select a mounting point that is rigid and capable of supporting the required loads. See
section 2.4. Locate system post mounting base in accordance with section 3.3.
WARNING: Installers shall ensure the suitability of base materials into which structural anchor devices are
fi xed.
Where an anchor device is intended to be used exclusively for personal protective equipment, it should be
clearly marked by pictogram, or other clearly seen and understood marking, on or near the anchor device,
clearly stating that the device is designed exclusively for use of person protective equipment. Anchor devices
are only to be used with CE Marked fall arrest systems, which will generate forces in excess of 6 kN at the
anchor device.
Due care should be taken to assess the suitability of all transportable temporary anchor devices and any
associated fi xings for the application in which it is to be used. The viability of any installation should be
verifi able by a qualifi ed engineer.
B. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: Avoid working above your anchorage level since an increased free fall
distance will result. Avoid working where your line may cross or tangle with that of other workers or
objects. Do not allow the lifeline to pass under arms or between legs. Never clamp, knot, or prevent
the lifeline from retracting or being taut. Avoid a slack line. Do not lengthen an SRL by connecting
a lanyard or other components without consulting Capital Safety. Should a fall occur, there must be
sufficient clearance in the fall area to arrest the fall before striking the ground or other object. The total
fall distance is the distance measured from the onset of a fall to the point where the fall is arrested. A
number of factors can influence total fall distance including: user's weight, anchorage location relative to
the fall (swing fall), body support with sliding D-ring, etc.
C. SWING FALLS: Swing falls occur when the anchorage point is not directly above the point where a fall
occurs. The force of striking an object while swinging (horizontal speed of the user due to the pendulum
affect) can be great and may cause serious injury. Swing falls can be minimized by working as directly
below the anchorage point as possible. Also in a swing fall situation, the total vertical fall distance of the
user will be greater than if the user had fallen vertically directly below the anchorage point. The user
must therefore account for an increase in the total free fall distance and the area needed to safely arrest
the fall. If a swing fall hazard exists in your application, contact Capital Safety before proceeding.
D. SHARP EDGES: Avoid working where the connecting subsystem (i.e. self retracting lifeline, full body
harness, etc.) or other system components will be in contact with, or abrade against unprotected sharp
edges. If working with this equipment near sharp edges is unavoidable, protection against cutting must
be provided by using a heavy pad or other means over the exposed sharp edge. A energy absorbing
component can sometimes be added in-line to further protect the worker. Compatibility and total fall
distance issues must be considered if this is done. Contact Capital Safety before using in-line energy
absorbing components or lanyards with self retracting lifelines.
E. RESCUE: When using this equipment, the employer must have a rescue plan and the means at hand to
implement it and must communicate that plan to users, authorized persons, and rescuers.
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