Hailo Y Lanyard Wind, 1858015 Instructions For Use Manual

Model Number: Article Number: Size:
1858015 1360001005 Length 1.8m

Instructions for Use of: Y Lanyard Wind

■ Do not wrap the Shock Absorbing Lanyards around any structure and connect the lanyard back onto itself, unless the lanyard has been

specifically designed to do so.

■ Striking objects horizontally due to the pendulum effect of a swing fall may cause serious injury or death.

■ Always attach an unused lanyard to a lanyard storage keeper when not in use. Never attach the unused leg of the lanyard to the

harness at any other location.

■ The regulations included herein are for reference only. They are not all-inclusive and not intended to replace a Competent Person’s

judgment or knowledge of federal or state standards.

■ The analysis of the workplace must anticipate where workers will be performing tasks, the routes they will take to reach their tasks,

and the potential/existing exposure to fall hazards.

■ Fall protection equipment must be chosen by a Competent Person. Selections must account for all potential hazardous workplace

conditions.

■ All fall protection equipment should be purchased in a new and unused condition.

■ Select and install fall protection systems under the supervision of a Competent Person. Fall protection systems must be used in a

compliant manner.

■ Fall protection systems must be designed in compliance with all federal, state, and local safety regulations.

■ Forces applied to anchors must be calculated by a Competent Person.

■ Harnesses and connectors selected must be compliant with manufacturer’s instructions and must be of compatible size and

configuration.

■ A pre-planned rescue procedure is required as part of a complete fall protection program. The rescue plan must be project specific.

The rescue plan must either allow for employees to rescue themselves or provide an alternative means for their prompt rescue. Store

rescue equipment in an easily accessible and clearly marked area.

■ A Competent Person must train Authorized Persons to correctly erect, disassemble, inspect, maintain, store, and use equipment.

Training must include the correct use of personal fall arrest systems, the ability to recognize fall hazards, and how to reduce the dangers

of fall hazards.

■ NEVER use any fall protection equipment to hang, lift, support, or hoist tools or equipment unless that equipment is explicitly

certified for such use.

■ Equipment must be inspected by a Competent Person at least every six months.

■ Equipment must be inspected for defects including (but not limited to): the absence of required labels or markings, improper

form/fit/function, evidence of cracks, sharp edges, deformation, corrosion, excessive heating, alteration, excessive wear, fraying,

knotting, abrasion, and absence of parts. Equipment that fails inspection in any way must immediately be removed from use or repaired

by an entity approved by the Manufacturer.

■ Physical harm may still occur even if fall safety equipment functions correctly.

■ Sustained post-fall suspension may result in serious injury or death.

■ This lanyard was approved by the Certification body: SATRA Technology Center, Kettering, Northants, UK.

■ If the product is resold outside the original country of destination the reseller shall provide instructions for use in the

language of the country in which the product is to be sold.

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Limitations of Use

■ Shock Absorbing Lanyards marked “EN355-2002” require space for up to 4m of free fall with a maximum capacity up to 100 kg

including clothing, tools, etc.

■ Shock Absorbing Lanyards must be used with a full body harness.

■ Shock Absorbing Lanyards are designed for a single user.

■ Unless explicitly stated otherwise, the maximum allowable free fall distance for lanyards must not exceed 4m.

■ Do not repair equipment on-site unless explicitly permitted by the manufacturer.

■ Snap hooks, karabiners, and other connectors must be selected and applied in a compatible fashion. All risk of disengagement must

be eliminated. All snap hooks and karabiners must be self-closing and must never be connected to each other.

■ Age, fitness, and health conditions can seriously affect the worker in the event of a fall.

■ Consult a doctor if there is any reason to doubt a user’s ability to set up the equipment or withstand and safely absorb fall arrest

forces.

■ Allowable range of individual worker weight limit (including all equipment) is 100kg. unless explicitly stated otherwise.

Anchorage Requirements

All anchorages to which the Personal Energy Absorbers and Energy Absorbing Lanyards attach must meet the requirements of

EN795:1997

Anchorages to which personal fall arrest equipment is attached shall be capable of supporting at least 22 KN per employee attached, or

shall be designed, installed, and used as part of a complete personal fall arrest system which maintains a safety factor of a t least two,

under the supervision of a qualified person.

When more than one personal fall arrest system is attached to the anchorage, the strength must be multiplied by the number of

personal fall arrest systems attached to the anchorage.

Anchorages should be located as vertically as possible above the user’s head and be positioned as not to exceed the maximum

allowable free fall for the system.

Anchorage Connectors

Anchorage connectors are components that couple the personal fall arrest system to the anchorage. In accordance with EN795:1997,

the anchorage connector must be capable of withstanding (without breaking) a 22 KN load and the anchorage must be able to

withstand a 16 KN load without cracking or permanent deformation visible to the unaided eye. The strength of all anchorage

connectors must be multiplied by the maximum number of personal fall arrest systems attached. A mobile anchorage connector should

be used to provide lateral mobility and help prevent the possibility of a swing fall. This Shock Absorbing Lanyard have a minimum

breaking strength of 22kN when used as directed in the User Instruction Manuals.

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Snap Hooks and Carabiners

Snap hooks and karabiners used on This Shock Absorbing Lanyard marked with the EN362 standard are self-closing with minimal tensile

break strength of 22KN,a minimum gate rating of 1KN, and a minimum side load gate rating of 1.5KN.

Basic Rules Of Using The Snap Hook:

• Before each use, a close visual examination of the snap hook components (body, gate, locking gear) must be carried out in respect of mechanical, chemical and

thermal defects. The examination must be done by a person who is going to use the snap hook. In the case of any defect or doubt of incorrect condition of the

snap hook do not use the snap hook.

• Using the snap hook, in connection with the fall arrest system, must be compatible with manual instructions of the fall arrest systems and obligatory

standards:

- EN361 - for the safety harness.

- EN353-1, EN353-2, EN355, EN354, EN360 - for the fall arrest systems.

- EN341 - for the rescue equipment.

- EN358 - for the work positioning system.

• The snap hooks with manual locking (e.g. screw locking) shall be acceptable only in cases where the user does not have to attach and remove the snap hook

many times a working day.

• During use the snap hook must be protected from any contact with acids, solvents, basics, open fire, hot metal drops and sharp edges. If you have any doubts

about the conditions where the snap hook will be used, ask the producer.

• Before using the fall arrest system, the rescue operation must be introduced to avoid any danger that can happen during the use of the equipment.

• The shape of the structural anchor point should not let self-acting snap hook disconnection. See drawings.

• It is necessary to protect the snap hook gate with locking gear. - See drawing.

• The length of the snap hook should be taken into account when used in any fall arrest system as it will affect the length of a fall.

• It must be taken into consideration that some situations during use may reduce the strength of the snap hook, e.g. connecting to wide straps.

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