FallTech Sling Anchors - Manual (Page 4)

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 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 knot any component of this system.
 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.
 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.
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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:
 Two or more connectors to one d-ring are a forbidden connection.
 A connection that rests on or loads the gate is a forbidden
connection.
 A connection that does not allow the gate to close and lock is a
forbidden connection.
 Two or more connectors attached to one another are a forbidden
connection.
 Connecting directly to webbing, rope, cable (wire rope) is a
forbidden connection.
 Connecting directly to a horizontal lifeline is a forbidden
connection.

Tie-back with your FallTech SAL is a forbidden connection except
for model # 7241, 7241Y, 8241 and 8241Y in the WrapTech series.
 Connecting to any ring or structure that does not fully captivate
and completely restrict the movement your connector is a
forbidden connection.
Section 2: ABCD’s
Every Personal Fall Arrest System consists of four basic elements –
Anchorage, Body-wear, Connectors/Connecting Devices and
Deceleration Devices. Each of these four elements is discussed in
greater detail below. If, after reading though this section, you do not fully
understand these items and how they work together to form a compatible
fall arrest system, please be sure to have this explained to you by a
Competent Person.
It is absolutely critical that you be familiar with the proper wear and/or
use of each component of your Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS).
Failure to read, understand and adhere to instructional materials and
warnings provided with each of these components could lead to a
catastrophic failure of your PFAS, resulting in serious injury or death.
2.1: Anchorage
The selection of an anchor point and anchorage connector is critical
to the successful function of any Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS).
OSHA 1926.502 (d) (15) states that:
“Anchorages used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment shall
be independent of any anchorage being used to support or suspend
platforms and capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per
employee attached, or shall be designed, installed, and used as follows: