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attached to the same anchorage, the minimum values stated above must be multiplied by the
number of users.
Ensure that this D-ring Extender is compatible with the anchor point to which you are attaching
it. Be sure that this D-ring Extender is compatible with other elements of your Personal Fall
Arrest System (PFAS) by checking the manufacturer’s instructions for these components.
Be sure that your anchorage is mounted overhead or above the level of the back d-ring of your
full body harness if at all possible. Be sure to calculate your clear-fall (as discussed in section
2.9) and to avoid swing fall hazards. Ensure the fall path is clear of obstructions and impalement
hazards.
Section 6: Employer and User Training
6.1: Special notes for the Employer
As an employer, you may be obliged to provide Personal Protective Equipment (to include
Personal Fall Arrest and Fall Protection Equipment) along with an appropriate amount of training
to your employees so that they will be adequately prepared to use this equipment in the course of
their work. If you are unsure about your duty to provide fall protection, consult Title 29 CFR,
section 1926.501 which can easily be viewed at www.osha.gov. Another important resource for
employers is the Consensus standard on Managed Fall Protection: ANSI Z359.2-2007.
Equally important is the subject of product/equipment selection. If you are obliged to provide
fall protection equipment for your employees, be sure to consult with or appoint a competent or
qualified person to select and prescribe equipment that is suitable to address the specific hazards
which may be present on your job-site or in your facility. There are different products for different
applications, and under many circumstances these products are not interchangeable. If you have
questions as to whether this product is suitable for your application, please contact FallTech for
assistance.
It is important to note that improper use of fall arrest equipment can be just as dangerous as
not using it at all. Failure to adequately train and supervise your employees may result in serious
injury or death. It is critical to have a training program supported by documentation,
refresher/remedial training and to establish best practices where the employment of all PPE is
concerned.
6.2: User Training
It is the responsibility of the user of this equipment to read and fully understand these
instructions before employing this product as part of a Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS).
Every user of fall protection should be provided a four to eight hour course of instruction for the
Authorized User. Training must also be provided in the use of each component of the user’s
PFAS and in the recognition of fall hazards. During the course of this training, the user may not
be exposed to a fall hazard.
In the absence of a formal training program, FallTech has designed these instructional
materials to act as an abbreviated course of instruction in an effort to give the user an over-view
of fall arrest. This manual does not constitute a comprehensive training program, and it is not all-
inclusive. Be sure to consult www.osha.gov for details on OSHA requirements for training.
FallTech has additional services available to assist with end-user training – contact a FallTech
sales professional for additional details.
As a minimum, training should address the following points:
 ABCD’s of Fall Arrest (as discussed in Section 2).