Product Manual A

14. WAIST, REAR – The waist, rear attachment shall be used solely for travel restraint. The waist, rear attachment
element shall not be used for fall arrest. Under no circumstances is it acceptable to use the waist, rear attachment
for purposes other than travel restraint. The waist, rear attachment shall only be subjected to minimal loading
through the waist of the user, and shall never be used to support the full weight of the user.
15. Hip (Class P) – The hip attachment elements shall be used as a pair, and shall be used solely
for work positioning. The hip attachment elements shall not be used for fall arrest. Hip attachments
are often used for work positioning by arborists, utility workers climbing poles and construction
workers tying rebar and climbing on form walls. Users are cautioned against using the hip
attachment elements (or any other rigid point on the Full Body Harness) to store the unused end
of a fall arrest lanyard, as this may cause a tripping hazard, or, in the case multiple leg lanyards,
could cause adverse loading to the FBH and the wearer through the unused portion of the lanyard.
16.
SUSPENSION SEAT – The suspension seat attachment elements shall be used as a pair, and
shall be used solely for work positioning. The suspension seat attachment elements shall not be used for fall arrest.
Suspension seat attachments are often used for prolonged work activities where the user is suspended, allowing
the user to sit on the suspension seat formed between the two attachment elements. An example of this use would
be window washers on large buildings.
USER INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT
Users of personal fall arrest systems shall, at a minimum, comply with all manufacturer instructions regarding the
inspection, maintenance and storage of the equipment. The user’s organization shall retain the manufacturer’s
instructions and make them readily available to all users. See ANSI/ASSE Z359.2, Minimum Requirements for
a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection Program, regarding user inspection, maintenance and storage of
equipment.
1. In addition to the inspection requirements set forth in the manufacturer’s instructions, the equipment shall be
inspected by the user before each use and, additionally, by a competent person, other than the user, at interval of
no more than one year for:
• Absence or illegibility of markings.
• Absence of any elements affecting the equipment form,  t or function.
• Evidence of defects in, or damage to, hardware elements including cracks, sharp edges, deformation,
corrosion, chemical attack, excessive heating, alteration and excessive wear.
• Evidence of defects in or damage to strap or ropes including fraying, unsplicing, unlaying, kinking, knotting,
roping, broken or pulled stitches, excessive elongation, chemical attack, excessive soiling, abrasion,
alteration, needed or excessive lubrication, excessive aging and excessive wear.
2. Inspection criteria for the equipment shall be set by the user’s organization. Such criteria for the equipment shall
equal or exceed the criteria established by this standard or the manufacturer’s instructions, whichever is greater.
3. When inspection reveals defects in, damage to, or inadequate maintenance of equipment, the equipment shall
be permanently removed from service or undergo adequate corrective maintenance, by the original equipment
manufacturer or their designate, before returning to service.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1. Maintenance and storage of equipment shall be conducted by the user’s organization in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions. Unique issues, which may arise due to conditions of use, shall be addressed with the
manufacturer.
2. Equipment which is in need of, or scheduled for, maintenance shall be tagged as unusable and removed from
service.
3. Equipment shall be stored in a manner as to preclude damage from environmental factors such as temperature,
light, UV, excessive moisture, oil, chemicals and their vapors or other degrading elements.
WARNING!
Any equipment that has been subjected to the forces of arresting a fall, or that has a deployed load
indicator, must be removed from service until a “competent person” can determine the need for
authorized repair or disposal.
WARNING!
If inspection reveals any defect, inadequate maintenance, or unsafe condition, remove from service until
a “competent” person, as de ned by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.140(b) and 1926.32(f), can determine the need for
authorized repair or disposal.
WARNING!
Store Full Body Harnesses in a cool, dry, clean environment, out of direct sunlight to help avoid UV
degradation, when not in use.
Class P