Guardian Fall Protection 493062 User Manual

Product Name: Halo Harness Series

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Instruction Manual

Do not throw away these instructions!
Read and understand these instructions before using equipment!

Introduction

Applicable Safety Standards

Worker Classifications

Product Specific Applications

Limitations

Components and Specifications

Installation and Use

Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage

Inspection

Inspection Log

Safety Information

Labels

Trauma Strap

ANSI Z359.11 Annex A

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Guardian Fall Protection Halo Harness. This manual must be read and understood
in its entirety, and used as part of an employee training program as required by OSHA or any applicable state
agency.

This and any other included instructions must be made available to the user of the equipment. The user must
understand how to safely and effectively use the Halo Harness, and all fall safety equipment used in
combination with the Halo Harness.

User Information

Date of First Use:

Serial #:

Trainer:

User:

Applicable Safety Standards

When used according to instruction specifications, this product meets or exceeds all applicable OSHA 1926
Subpart M, OSHA 1910, ANSI Z359.11-2014, and ANSI A10.32-2012 standards for fall protection. Applicable
standards and regulations depend on the type of work being done, and also might include state regulations if
applicable. Consult regulatory agencies for more information on personal fall arrest systems and associated
components.

Worker Classifications

CAUTION

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Qualified Person: A person with an accredited degree or certification, and with extensive experience or
sufficient professional standing, who is considered proficient in planning and reviewing the conformity of fall
protection and rescue systems.

Competent Person: A highly trained and experienced person who is ASSIGNED BY THE EMPLOYER to be
responsible for all elements of a fall safety program, including, but not limited to, its regulation, management,
and application. A person who is proficient in identifying existing and predictable fall hazards, and who has
the authority to stop work in order to eliminate hazards.

Authorized Person: A person who is assigned by their employer to work around or be subject to potential or
existing fall hazards.

It is the responsibility of a Qualified or Competent person to supervise the job site and ensure all
applicable safety regulations are complied with.

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Understand the following definitions of those who
work near or who may be exposed to fall hazards.

Guardian Fall Protection 6305 S. 231st St., Kent, WA 98032 phone: [phone] fax: [phone] www.guardianfall.com

Product Specific Applications

WARNING

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Personal Fall Arrest: Halo Harness may be used to support a MAXIMUM 1 Personal Fall Arrest
System (PFAS) for use in Fall Arrest applications. Structure must withstand loads applied in the
directions permitted by the system of at least 5,000 lbs. Maximum free fall is 6‘, or up to 12’ if
used in combination with equipment explicitly certified for such use. Applicable D-ring: Dorsal.

Restraint: Halo Harness may be used in Restraint applications. Restraint systems prevent workers
from reaching the leading edge of a fall hazard. Always account for fully deployed length of
lanyard/SRL. Structure must withstand loads applied in the directions permitted by the system of
at least 1,000 lbs. No free fall is permitted. Restraint systems may only be used on surfaces with
slopes up to 4/12 (vertical/horizontal). Applicable D-rings: Dorsal, Chest, Side, Shoulder.

Work Positioning: Halo Harness may be used in Work Positioning applications. Work Positioning
systems allow a worker to be supported while in suspension and work freely with both hands.
Structure must withstand loads applied in the directions permitted by the system of at least
3,000 lbs. Maximum allowable free fall is 2’. Applicable D-rings: Side.

Rescue/Confined Space: Halo Harness may be used in Rescue/Confined Space applications.
Rescue systems function to safely recover a worker from a confined location or after exposed to a
fall. There are various configurations of Rescue systems depending on the type of rescue.
Structure must withstand loads applied in the directions permitted by the system of at least
3,000 lbs. No free fall is permitted. Applicable D-rings: Dorsal, Chest, Shoulder.

Use of equipment in unintended applications may result in serious

injury or death. Maximum 1 attachment per connection point.

For all applications: worker weight capacity range

(including all clothing, tools, and equipment) is 130-420 lbs.

Limitations

Fall Clearance: There must be sufficient

clearance below the anchorage connector
to arrest a fall before the user strikes the
ground or an obstruction. When calculating
fall clearance, account for a MINIMUM 3’
safety factor, deceleration distance, user
height, length of lanyard/SRL, harness
stretch, and all other applicable factors.

Diagram shown is an example fall
clearance calculation ONLY.

Swing Falls: Prior to installation or use,

make considerations for eliminating or
minimizing all swing fall hazards. Swing
falls occur when the anchor is not directly
above the location where a fall occurs.
Always work as close to in line with the
anchor point as possible. Swing falls
significantly increase the likelihood of
serious injury or death in the event of
a fall.

Fall clearance calculation shown based on standing

worker falling directly in-line with anchor point.

Always consider potential swing fall and other

hazards when calculating fall clearance.

*Eliminate Swing Fall whenever

possible! If Swing Fall exists,

always account for additional

fall clearance.

Guardian Fall Protection 6305 S. 231st St., Kent, WA 98032 phone: [phone] fax: [phone] www.guardianfall.com

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Compatibility: When making connections with Halo Harness, eliminate all possibility of roll-out. Roll-out

occurs when interference between a hook and the attachment point causes the hook gate to unintentionally
open and release. All connections must be selected and deemed compatible with Halo Harness by a
Competent Person. All connector gates must be self-closing and self-locking, and withstand minimum loads of
3,600 lbs. See the following for examples of compatible/incompatible connections:

Connector
closed and
locked to
D-ring. OK.

Two connectors
to same
D-ring. NO.

Incompatible
or irregular
application,
which may
increase risk
of roll-out. NO.

Two or more
snap hooks or
carabiners
connected to
each other. NO.

Connector
to integral
lanyard.

NO.

Connector
directly to
webbing.

NO.

Connector
directly to
horizontal
lifeline. NO.

Components and Specifications

Materials: polyester, nylon, galvanized steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.

For part-specific description, configuration, color, and size, please visit www.guardianfall.com or
contact our customer service department at 800-466-6385.

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Guardian Fall Protection 6305 S. 231st St., Kent, WA 98032 phone: [phone] fax: [phone] www.guardianfall.com