FallTech Beam Anchors - Manual (Page 3)

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Safety and Health Administration. Be aware of your employer’s fall
protection plan and rescue plan. Be aware of the specific fall
hazards on your jobsite and work deliberately to avoid these
hazards in the course of your work. Also be aware of hazards and
obstructions in your fall path, and work with your employer to
eliminate these hazards where possible. Failure to be aware of and
to address these hazards may result in serious injury or death.
Do’s and Don’ts
 Do use this device only with compatible components of a
comprehensive fall arrest system.
 Do use this device only in a system which limits free fall distance
to 6 ft or less.
 Do use extreme caution when rigging this device.
 Do rig this device to avoid the hazards of “swing fall” (see
Section 2.9)
 Do use this device only when your clearance distance is a
minimum of 2 ft AFTER you have calculated the total fall
distance (see section 2.10 for details on clear fall distances).
 Do make compatible connections (see Advisory #3 at the end of
this Section).
 Do call FallTech if the device is damaged, does not pass
inspection (see Section 8), or has arrested a fall.
 Don’t use this component to hoist materials or equipment.
 Don’t use this device if it exhibits signs of corrosion or damage
from exposure to chemicals, excessive heat, flames and
electrical charge or shows signs of any physical damage or
deformation.
 Don’t use this equipment if there are signs of excessive wear,
deterioration, deformation of corrosion.
 Don’t use this equipment if you are working near high voltage
power lines or other energized electrical equipment.
 Don’t use near moving machinery which may entangle any
component of the system.
 Don’t use oil to lubricate moving parts. If lubrication is needed,
first be sure to clean all moving parts thoroughly; then use only
100% silicone lubricant.
 Don’t use this device if it will expose some element of your
Personal Fall Arrest system (PFAS) to sharp or jagged edges.
 Don’t use this device if you are pregnant, a minor, or have a
reduced tolerance to fall forces by reason of age, physical
medical condition, or other pre-existing disorders.
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 Don’t use this device if you weigh less than 75 lbs.
 Don’t use this device if your total combined weight (body,
clothes, tools, etc) exceeds 425 lbs.
 Don’t attempt to modify, repair or alter this device in any way.
 Don’t use this equipment if it has been used to arrest a fall.
If it has been used to arrest a fall, this device must
immediately be removed from service and replaced.
Advisory #1: Further Reading
If you have access to the internet, please go to www.osha.gov.
This website is an exceptional resource, and has a great deal of
information which is easy to access. Use the search field to find
information on fall arrest, including standards, news,
interpretations and other valuable tools. The more you know about
how this product works and how it is supposed to be used, the
safer you will be during the course of your work.
Advisory #2: Proper product selection
Product selection is an important element of fall protection. Fall
Arrest products are like any other tools that you may use in the
course of your work – there is a proper tool for every application.
You may find that while this product is suitable for some
applications, it may not be suitable for others. Please be sure to
pay close attention to sections 2, 3, and 4, for greater detail on this
point.
Advisory #3: Connector Compatibility
Making compatible connections may mean the difference
between life and death. Connectors (snap hooks, rebar hooks and
carabiners), must be of the locking type and require two distinct
actions to open the gate. Your connectors must be sized and
shaped so that the rings or structural members to which they are
attached will not pose a risk of forcing the gate open, and must fully
captivate the connector so that it cannot become disengaged, slide
or shift during use or in the event of a fall.
Certain connections are forbidden and should never be
attempted with this product or any other unless there is a specific
allowance in the manufacturer’s instructions. Forbidden
connections include, but are not limited to: