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Full Body Harness

Z359.1-2007

Z359.3-2007

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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B2105 Full Body Harness

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Under Penalty of Law ------------------------------------------------ 4

Materials & Construction -------------------------------------------- 4

Purpose ----------------------------------------------------------------- 5

Instructions for Use -------------------------------------------------- 6

Limitations for Use --------------------------------------------------- 7

Connector Compatibility Limitations ------------------------------ 8

Connecting Component Limitations ------------------------------- 10

Performance ----------------------------------------------------------- 10

Anchorage Requirements -------------------------------------------- 11

Fall Clearance Requirements ---------------------------------------- 12

Donning the Full Body Harness -------------------------------------- 14

Parts of the Full Body Harness -------------------------------------- 16

Training ----------------------------------------------------------------- 16

Inspection -------------------------------------------------------------- 17

Cleaning and Maintenance ------------------------------------------ 19

Product Specifc Applications --------------------------------------- 19

Applicable Uses for the Full Body Harness ---------------------- 20

Product Labels -------------------------------------------------------- 21

Inspection Log -------------------------------------------------------- 26

Warranty --------------------------------------------------------------- 27

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UNDER PENALTY OF LAW

WARNING

WARNING

This manual must be read and understood in its entirety, and used as part of a
fall protection training program, as required by OSHA or any state/local regulatory
agencies.

This manual is intended to meet industry standards required by ANSI Z359.0-2007
Fall Protection Code. The user must read and fully understand the limitations and
proper use of the equipment, and be properly trained by the employer prior to use.

NOTE: This User Instruction Manual is not to be removed except by the equipment
user. Current User Instruction Manuals must always be available to the user. Read
and understand these instructions before using equipment. Do not discard these

instructions.

Misuse or failure to follow warnings, instructions, and limitations
on the use of this equipment may result in serious personal
injury or death. For further instructions about proper use, refer
to supervisor or contact Malta Dynamics at 1-800-494-1840.

MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION

Webbing Materials

• High tenacity polyester; breaking strength >5000 lbs. tensile strength

Connector Materials

• Galvanized Steel

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PURPOSE

Malta Dynamics Full Body Harnesses are Class 3 full body harnesses designed
for an array of full-body applications. Such full body harnesses are the only form
of body wear acceptable for fall arrest. Full body harnesses may also be used for
positioning, travel restraint, and rescue.

Malta Dynamics Harnesses are designed and tested to comply with applicable
OSHA and ANSI standards for fall protection equipment. When used as a
component in a personal fall arrest system or personal restraint system, Malta
Dynamics Full Body Harnesses comply with OSHA directives for fall protection
wear. Full body harnesses serve to better distribute the forces of a fall to suitable
areas of a body and keep the body upright should a fall occur.

Illustration 1: Applications

Personal Fall Arrest:

The full body harness is used
as a component of a personal
fall arrest system. Personal fall
arrest systems typically include
a full body harness and a
connecting subsystem (energy
absorbing lanyard). Maximum
arresting force must not exceed
900 lbs (4 kN), for fall arrest ap­plications connect the fall arrest
subsystem (example: lanyard,
SRL, energy absorber, etc.)
to the D-ring or attachment
element on your back, between
your shoulder blades.

Rescue:

The full body harness is used
as a component of a rescue
system. Rescue systems are
congured depending on the
type of rescue. For limited ac­cess (conned space) applica­tions, harnesses equipped with
D-rings on the shoulders may
be used for entry and egress
into conned spaces where
worker prole is an issue.

Restraint:

The full body harness is used
as a component of a restraint
system to prevent the user from
reaching a fall hazard. Restraint
systems typically include a full
body harness and a lanyard or
restraint line.

Work Positioning:

The full body harness is used
as a component of a work po­sitioning system to support the
user at a work position. Work
positioning systems typically in­clude a full body harness, posi­tioning lanyard, and a back-up
personal fall arrest system. For
work positioning applications,
connect the work positioning
subsystem (example: lanyard,
Y-lanyard, etc.) to the lower (hip
level) side or belt mounted work
positioning attachment anchor­age elements (D-rings). Never
use these connection points for
fall arrest.

Controlled Descent:

For controlled descent appli­cations, full body harnesses
equipped with a single sternal
level D-ring, one or two frontal
mounted D-rings, or a pair of
connectors originating below
the waist (such as a seat sling)
may be used for connection
to a descender or evacuation
system.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

WARNING

WARNING

Do not alter or intentionally misuse this equipment.

• Full Body Harnesses which meet Z359.1-2007 and Z359.3 are
intended to be used with other components of a Personal Fall Arrest
system that limit maximum arrest forces to 1800 pounds (8 kN) or less.

• Employees shall be trained in accordance with the requirements
of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.66 in the safe use of the system and its
components before using a PFAS.

• Inspect all PFAS equipment for wear, damage, and other deterioration
prior to each use. Remove defective equipment from service
immediately.

• Thoroughly evaluate and plan all elements of Fall Protection System(s)
before using this equipment. Make sure that your Personal Fall
Arrest System is appropriate for your needs and facility. Calculate
fall clearance and swing fall clearance. The clearance required is
dependent on the type of connecting subsystem, the anchorage
location, and other factors. When calculating distance, be sure to
consider:

• Deceleration Distance & Free-Fall Distance

• Movement of Harness Attachment (D-Ring)

• Worker Height (how tall is the worker?)

• Elevation of Anchorage Connector

• Connecting Subsystems Length & D-Ring Connector Length

• Length of Full Body Harness Stretch

• Swings fall occur when the anchorage point is not directly above the
point where a fall occurs. The force of striking an object in a swing fall
may cause injury or death. Minimize potential swing falls by working
as closely to the anchorage point as possible. Swing falls signcantly
increase the amount of clearance required. See Illustration 2, below:

Illustration 2: Examples of Swing Fall Hazards

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• Users must have a written rescue plan and the means to implement it.

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

This plan must provide prompt employee rescue or ensure employees
have the ability to rescue themselves in the event of a fall.

• Store this equipment in a cool, dry, and clean environment that is out
of direct light when not in use to prevent UV degradation.

• This equipment must be removed from service IMMEDIATELY if a fall
is incurred or if any part of the load indicator warning is showing.

LIMITATIONS FOR USE

Do not use this equipment if you are unable to tolerate the
impact of a fall arrest. Age and tness can seriously affect your
ability to withstand a fall. Consult with a physician if in doubt.
Minors, pregnant women, and anyone with a history of back
and/or neck problems must not use this equipment.

Use caution when employing this equipment around machines,
electrical hazards, chemical hazards and sharp edges or
abrasive surfaces, as contact may cause equipment failure,
personal injury, or death.

• Use only with compatible components. Substitutions or replacements
made with non-approved components or subsystems may jeopardize
compatibility of equipment and may affect the safety and reliability of
the complete system.

• Part numbers B2000, B2001, B2002, B2003, B2100, B2101, B2102,
B2103, B2105, and B2106 are designed for a single user with combined
weight—including clothing, tools, etc.—within a weight capacity range
of 130 to 310 pounds.

• Use only with structures capable of supporting static loads required for
Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS). Anchorages used for PFAS must
be capable of sustaining static loads in the direction permitted by the
PFAS of at least: 3,600 pounds with certication of a qualied person,
or 5,000 pounds without it. When more than one PFAS is attached to
an anchorage, the strengths stated above must be met independently
at and for each anchorage location.

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• Do not expose this equipment to chemicals or harsh solutions that may
have a harmful effect.

• User must not use or install equipment before receiving proper training
from a competent person, as dened by OSHA 29 CFR 1926.32(f).

• Only Malta Dynamics shall make repairs or alterations to the equipment.

• All synthetic material must be protected from slag, hot sparks, open
ames, or other heat sources. The use of heat-resistant materials is
recommended in these applications.

CONNECTOR COMPATIBILITY LIMITATIONS

Malta Dynamics’ equipment must be coupled only to compatible connectors that
are suitable to your application. Ensure all connections are compatible in size,
shape, and strength. Ensure all connectors are fully closed and locked. OSHA
29 CFR 1926.502 prohibits the use of snap hooks to engage objects unless the
following requirements are met:

• Snap hook must be a locking model.

• Snap hook must be explicitly designed for such a connection.

Use of a non-locking snap hook can result in rollout (a process by which a snap
hook or carabiner unintentionally disengages from another connector or the
object to which it is coupled (ANSI Z359.0- 2007). Malta Dynamics connectors
(snap hooks and carabiners) are designed to be used only as specied in each
product’s user’s instructions.

Avoid the following types of connections:

• Two or more snap hooks or carabiners attached to one D-Ring.

• A snap hook connected to its integral lanyard.

• A snap hook connected to a horizontal lifeline.

• Connection in a manner that results in a load on the gate. NOTE: Large

throat opening snap hooks should not be connected to standard size
D-Rings or similar objects, as such use will result in a load on the gate
if the hook or D-Ring twists or rotates. Large throat snap hooks are
designed for use on structural elements such as rebar or cross members
that are not shaped in such a way that they may capture the gate of the
hook.

• False engagement connections, where protruding features of the snap
hook or carabiner may catch on the anchor and seem fully engaged to
the anchor point. Always conrm engagement.

• Connection to snap hooks or carabiners.

• Direct connection to webbing lanyard, webbing loop, rope lanyard or
tie-back (unless the manufacturer’s instructions for both the lanyard
and connector specically allow such a connection).

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• Malta Dynamics’ Full Body Harnesses shall be used as part of a
personal fall arrest system that limits the maximum free-fall distance to
six feet (1.8 m). If used with appropriate connecting systems, the Full
Body Harnesses may be used with free falls exceeding six feet (1.8m)

• Full Body Harnesses shall only be used as part of a work positioning
system that limits the maximum free-fall distance to two feet (0.6 m).

• Personal Energy Absorbers and Energy Absorbing Lanyards marked
with, “ANSI Z359.13,” and “Six-Foot Free Fall” are designed for up to
six feet. Free-fall applications have a maximum capacity of 310 pounds.
(141 kg) including clothing, tools, etc.

• Not all fall protection components are rated for the same user weight
capacity. ONLY use components rated for the same weight capacity.

• This equipment is designed to be used in temperatures ranging from

-40ºF to +130ºF (-40°C to +54°C).

• Connection of a snap hook to a D-Ring, rebar, or other connection point
of improper dimensions in relation to the snap hook dimensions or
congurations that could cause the snap hook keeper to be depressed
by a turning motion of the snap hook, or such thatsnap hook or carabiner
will not fully close and lock, or that roll-out could occur.

• Illustration 3 depicts examples of inappropriate connections:

Illustration 3: Inappropriate Connections

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