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10. TRAINING: Do not use the Full Body Harness without proper training from a “competent person” as de ned by OSHA
29 CFR 1910.140(b) and 1926.32(f).
11. REPAIRS: Only Werner Co., or persons or entities authorized in writing by Werner Co., may make repairs or alterations
to the equipment.
ANCHORAGES
All anchorage requirements depend on the application which the Full Body Harness is used. In a personal fall arrest system
the anchorage must meet the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926. OSHA states:
Anchorages must be capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) for each employee attached; or designed,
installed, and used, under the supervision of quali ed person, as part of a complete personal fall protection system
that maintains a safety factor of at least two.
ANSI Z359.2 states that anchorages selected for fall arrest systems must have a strength capable of sustaining static loads,
applied in all permitted directions by the system:
(a) no less than 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) for non certi ed anchorages; or
(b) at least two times the maximum arresting force for certi ed anchorages;
When more than one fall arrest system is attached to an anchorage, the strengths set forth in (a) and (b) above shall be
multiplied by the number of systems attached to the anchorage.
Anchorages used in restraint systems must be capable of supporting loads of 1,000 lbf (4.5 kN) for non-certi ed anchorages
or at least two times the foreseeable force for certi ed anchorages per ANSI Z359.2.
Anchorages used in work positioning systems must be capable of supporting loads of 3,000 lbf (13.3 kN) for non-certi ed
anchorages or two times the foreseeable force for certi ed anchorages per ANSI Z359.2.
Anchorages used in controlled descent and rescue systems must be capable of supporting loads of 3,100 lbf (13.8 kN) for
non-certi ed anchorages or a 5:1 safety factor for certi ed anchorages per ANSI Z359.4-2007.
All anchorages should be located vertically above the user’s head and be
positioned as to not exceed the maximum allowable free fall for the system.
SWING FALLS
To minimize the possibility of a swing fall, anchor as directly above the work
area as possible. Striking objects horizontally, due to the pendulum effect,
may cause serious injury. Swing falls also increase the vertical fall distance of
a worker, compared to a fall directly below the anchorage connector. Swing
falls may be reduced by using overhead anchorage connectors that move
with the worker.
DONNING AND USE
DONNING
1. Hold the dorsal (back) D-ring of the Full Body Harness and shake to allow all straps to fall into place. Ensure straps are
not buckled or twisted.
2. Slip shoulder strap over one shoulder, then pull the other shoulder strap around the back and over the second shoulder,
just like putting on a jacket. The dorsal D-ring will be located on your back, while the chest strap is located in the front.
Straps must not be tangled as the harness hangs freely from shoulders.
3. Pull one leg strap between your legs and connect it to the opposite end on the same side. See Fitting for speci c
connecting type. Repeat with second leg strap. Ensure that the leg straps are not twisted or crossed.
SWING FALL
HAZARD
Anchorages
Correct Incorrect
WARNING!
Before using a personal fall arrest system, employees must be trained in accordance with the requirements of
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.30 and 1926.503 and/or applicable local, state, governmental and jurisdictional agencies, in the
safe use of the system and its components.
Personal fall arrest systems, including Full Body Harnesses, must be inspected prior to each use for wear, damage,
and other deterioration, and defective components must be immediately removed from service in accordance with
the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.140 and 1926.502 and/or applicable local governmental and jurisdictional
standards.
WARNING!
Failure to have the leg straps of a Full Body Harness connected and properly adjusted in the event of a fall arrest
may result in serious personal injury or death.