Do not alter or misuse the equipment unless approved by manufacturer.
Do not use combinations of components or subsystems that may affect or interfere with the safe, compatible
function of each other.
Do not expose the equipment to chemicals which may produce a harmful effect or degrade the equipment.
Consult manufacturer in cases where doubt exists.
Do not use the equipment around moving machinery or electrical hazards unless specifically designed for such
use.
Do not use the equipment around sharp edges or abrasive surfaces unless intended for such use.
USER INFORMATION………………………………………………………………………………………………………... Page 3
GENERAL SYSTEM SELECTION CRITERIA……………………………………………………………………………. Page 3
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS…………………………………………………………………………………………..….. Page 4
RESCUE PLAN……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 4
DESCRIPTION OF THE GOOSE WARNING LINE STANCHION…………………………………………...….Page 4
MAINTENANCE CLEANING AND STORAGE…………………………………………………………………………Page 4
INSPECTION……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Page 5
PRIOR TO EACH USE…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 5
PRODUCT APPLICATION……………………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 5
APPICABLE STANDARDS……………………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 6
DEFINITIONS………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...….. Page 6
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS…………………………………………………………………………………………………..Page 6
BEFORE INSTALLING THE GOOSE WARNING LINE STANCHION………………………….…….……….. Page 7
GOOSE WARNING LINE STANCHION INSTALLATION……………………………….……………..………….Page 7
Thank you for purchasing the Goose Warning Line Stanchion. This manual should be read and understood in its
entirety, and used as part of a training program as required by OSHA or any applicable state regulatory agency.
This and any other included instructions must be made available to the users of the equipment. The user must
understand the proper equipment use and limitations.
This product meets all applicable OSHA standards for Goose Warning Line Stanchion systems.
This manual covers the maintenance, installation, and use of the Goose Warning Line Stanchion
Guardian Part # 15225.
Selection of fall protection shall be made by a Competent Person. All fall protection equipment shall be purchased
new and unused.
The equipment is designed for use as a part of a personal fall protection system. Components shall not be used for
any other operation other than that which it has been designed and approved.
Fall Protection Systems shall be designed to comply with OSHA or applicable state regulatory limitations. Systems
must be used in a compliant manner.
This is NOT a fall arrest or fall restraint system and is not designed for use as an attachment point for a personal
fall arrest system.
Consult a doctor if there is any reason to doubt a user’s ability to withstand and safely absorb fall arrest forces or
perform setup of equipment. Age, fitness, and health conditions can seriously affect the worker should a fall
occur. Pregnant women and minors should not use this equipment.
The employer must ensure that each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards has been trained by a
Competent or Qualified Person. The training program must include the following:
The ability to recognize the hazards of falling
The procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.
All Relevant Federal, State, and local regulatory requirements, procedures, and standards
Correct erecting, maintaining, disassembling, and inspection of the fall protection systems being used
Use of personal fall arrest systems
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The user is required to have a rescue plan and the means at hand to implement it when using the equipment. The
plan shall be project specific. Employees shall be trained in self-rescue or alternate means shall be provided for
prompt rescue in the event of a fall.
The Goose Warning Line Stanchion consists of one 39” folding zinc plated stanchion. 105ft. of Warning Pendants
can be purchased separately under part #15231. This system provides fall protection in the form of a Goose
Warning Line Stanchion for use in lieu of or in conjunction with safety netting and/or personal fall arrest systems.
The Goose Warning Line Stanchion is designed to be used as a fall protection system to protect workers from
leading edge work, unprotected side hazards, holes, and any other applicable fall through or fall hazard where a
passive Goose Warning Line Stanchion system can perform properly. Do not hang lifelines, support tools or
equipment from any Goose Warning Line Stanchion components.
WARNING LINE STANCHION SYSTEMS: Provides protection and limited access to fall hazards by
creating a barrier that must be negotiated before accessing the hazard.
PERSONAL FALL ARREST: Warning Line Stanchions are not rated for fall arrest.
RESTRAINT: Warning Line Stanchions are not rated for fall restraint.
WORK POSITIONING: Warning Line Stanchions are not rated for work positioning.
RESCUE: Warning Line Stanchions are not rated for use as a component of a rescue system.
The Goose Warning Line Stanchions, when installed properly, meet OSHA 1926.501 and OSHA 1926.502(f)
requirements for Goose Warning Line Stanchions. Consult regulatory agencies for more information on personal
fall arrest systems and associated components.
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LEADING EDGE: The edge of a floor, roof, or other walking/working surface. A leading edge is considered
to be an unprotected side and edge.
UNPROTECTED SIDE AND EDGE: Any side or edge (except at entrance points of access) of a
walking/working surface. For example, floors, roof, ramps, or runways where there is no wall or warning
line system.
COMPETENT PERSON: Defined by 29 CFR 1926.32 (f) as someone “…capable of identifying existing and
predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or
dangerous to employees, and how has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate
them.”
QUALIFIED PERSON: Defined by 29 CFR 1926.32 (m) as someone “…who, by possession of a recognized
degree, certificate, or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training, and experience, has
successfully demonstrated his ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter, work, or
the project.
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COMPATIBILITY OF COMPONENTS: Guardian Fall Protection equipment is designed to be used with
Guardian approved components. Please contact Guardian if you have a question regarding compatibility.
Making substitutions without approval from Guardian may lead to injuries and/or death by compromising
the safety and reliability of the complete system. A Qualified Person can make a determination on
compatibility of equipment from different manufacturers. If in doubt, please contact Guardian for
Before installation, plan your system. Consider all factors that will affect your safety during use of this equipment.
The following list give important points to consider when planning your system.:
The structure and surface that the Goose Warning Line Stanchions are intended to be used with must be
capable of supporting the product and personnel installing it. A complete assessment by a Competent or
Qualified Person must be made to determine if the walking and working surfaces have the strength and
structural integrity to support the system and the users.
Install Goose Warning Line Stanchions on stable, flat, dry, clean surfaces under conditions where
adequate illumination is provided. If there is a danger in installing the Goose Warning Line Stanchions,
determine how to eliminate that danger before proceeding.
Never erect Goose Warning Line Stanchions near electrical wires. Keep systems a minimum of ten (10)
feet from power lines to prevent injury or damage inherent with electrical hazards.
Care should be taken when transporting system components to ensure that they are secure and do not
The warning line must be erected on ALL sides of the work area.
When mechanical equipment is not being used, the warning line must be erected not less than six (6) feet
from the roof edge.
When mechanical equipment is being used, the warning line shall be erected not less than six (6) feet
from the roof edge which is parallel to the direction of the mechanical equipment operation and not less
than ten (10) feet from the roof edge which is perpendicular to the direction of the mechanical equipment
operation.