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D. BACKUP FALL ARREST: Some suspension and work positioning
applications of this equipment may require a backup fall arrest system and
independent fall arrest anchorage. See OSHA guidelines when designing the
system.
E. SHARP EDGES: Avoid working where the lanyard, subsystem, or other
system components will be in contact with, or abrade against unprotected
sharp edges. Do not loop the lanyard around small diameter structural
members. If working with this equipment near sharp edges is unavoidable,
protection against cutting must be provided by using a heavy pad or other
means over the exposed sharp edge.
F. RESCUE: When using this equipment, the employer must have a rescue
plan and the means at hand to implement it and communicate that plan to
users, authorized persons, and rescuers.
G. AFTER A FALL: Any equipment which has been subjected to the forces of
arresting a fall or exhibits damage consistent with the effect of fall arrest
forces as described in section 5, must be removed from service immediately
and destroyed by the user, the rescuer, or an authorized person.
WARNING: Follow the manufacturer's instructions for associated equipment (full body harness, workseat, etc.)
used in your restraint, work positioning, suspension, or rescue system.
IMPORTANT: For special (custom) versions of this product, follow the instructions herein. If included, see
supplement for additional instructions.
3.3 MAKING CONNECTIONS: Do not use hooks or connectors that will not completely close over the
attachment object. For these situations, use a "tie-off" adapter or other anchorage connector to allow
a compatible connection. Do not knot a lanyard in any manner. Do not attach a snap hook directly to a
horizontal lifeline or to a webbing loop. Lanyards with web loops must only be attached to other components
with compatible connections. When a web lanyard is used as a D-ring extension on a harness, connect the
snap hook to the dorsal connector on the back of the harness. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions
supplied with each system component.
A. CONNECTING TO ANCHORAGE OR ANCHORAGE CONNECTOR: When using a lanyard connect
one end of the lanyard to the full body harness. Connect other end of the lanyard to the anchorage or
anchorage connector. Ensure the connector (self-locking snap hook or carabiner) is fully engaged and
locked onto the body support connecting point and anchorage or anchorage connector. See Figure 5 for
operation of hooks. Ensure connections are compatible in size, shape, and strength. See the anchorage
manufacturer's instructions for more information on making connections.
B. CONNECTING TO THE BODY SUPPORT: For general restraint, connect the lanyard to the dorsal
D-ring between the shoulders on a full body harness. If using a body belt, connect the lanyard to the
D-ring and position the belt so the D-ring is located on your back side. For positioning applications
connect the lanyard to the side D-rings or the front D-ring on
the full body harness or body belt. Some full body harnesses
incorporate shoulder D-rings. A Y-lanyard may be connected
to these for rescue and suspension applications. Ensure the
connections are compatible in size, shape, and strength.
See the body support manufacturer's instructions for more
information on making connections.
Attaching a Lanyard with Web Loops: See Figure 7.
1. INSERT THE ENERGY ABSORBING LANYARD WEB
LOOP THROUGH THE HARNESS WEB LOOP OR THE
D-RING.
2. INSERT THE OPPOSITE END OF THE ENERGY
ABSORBING LANYARD THROUGH THE CONNECTING
WEB LOOP.
3. PULL THE ATTACHED ENERGY ABSORBING LANYARD
THROUGH THE CONNECTING WEB LOOP TO SECURE IT.
Figure 7 - Web Loop Connection
Insert lanyard web loop through
web loop or D-ring on harness
Insert opposite end of lanyard
through the lanyard web loop
Pull the lanyard through the
connecting web loop to secure
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Figure 6 - Swing Fall
Swing Fall Hazard
Harness web loop
or D-ring
Web loop on
Energy Absorbing Lanyard