Werner H143002, H212005, H113004, H212001, H261001 User Manual
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FALL PROTECTION
LITEFIT
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PROTECCIÓN CONTRA CAÍDAS
USER INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCCIONES PARA EL USUARIO
HARNESSES AND BELTS
Complies with ANSI Z359.1-2007, OSHA 1910 and 1926 requirements.
ARNESES Y
CORREAS
Cumple con las normas ANSI
Z359.1-2007, OSHA 1910 y 1926.
SAFETY HARNESS
(This manual applies to all harnesses with model numbers starting with H1,
H2, H3, and H4 and belts with model numbers starting with M11 and M21.)
(Este manual aplica a todos los arneses con números de modelo que comienzan con
H1, H2, H3 y H4 correas con números de modelo que comienzan con M11 y M21).
Werner Fall Protection 724-588-2000
93 Werner Rd. 888-523-3371 toll free/ llamada gratuita
Greenville, PA 16125 888-456-8458 fax
CAUTION!
If use of fall protection equipment is necessary then the work
environment is dangerous and potentially deadly. Werner Company
products are designed to eliminate as much of the hazard as possible
but can do that ONLY if they are used correctly. Use this equipment as
it was designed to be used, after appropriate training, under the direct
supervision of a competent person, according to the instructions
provided, and in accordance with OSHA and local safety regulations.
User MUST read and understand all cautions and instructions. Failure
to heed these guidelines could result in injury or even death. Please,
WORK SAFE! WORK SMART!
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Contents
I. BEFORE USING THE HARNESS ...................................................................... 4
a. Inspect ......................................................................................................................4
b. Compatibility ............................................................................................................5
c. Fall Protection Plan ..................................................................................................6
d. Training .....................................................................................................................8
II. HARNESS AND BELT DESCRIPTIONS ..........................................................8
a. Harness Types ..........................................................................................................8
III. HARNESS ADJUSTMENT AND USE .............................................................. 9
a. Adjustment ..............................................................................................................9
b. Making Connections..............................................................................................11
c. Anchorage Strength ...............................................................................................14
d. Care and storage....................................................................................................14
IV. USE WARNINGS, RESTRICTIONS AND CAUTIONS
a. Purpose ..................................................................................................................15
b. Capacity ..................................................................................................................15
c. Limitations ..............................................................................................................16
V. LABELS/IDENTIFICATION/INSPECTION RECORDS ................................... 18
VI. EQUIPMENT RECORDS ............................................................................... 20
VII. INSPECTION RECORDS .............................................................................20
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Warning:
This product is just one part of a personal fall arrest, work positioning,
travel restraint, climbing or rescue system. It must be matched
correctly with other components to form a complete and functional
system. The user must understand the function of each of these
components and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use for
each. ANSI and OSHA standards require that training in the use of
these products be provided by a competent person. The user must be
provided these instructions, should read and follow them, and then
consult the competent person who will supervise his work if he has
any questions about any part of the instructions. The employer must
provide training in the proper use, inspection, and maintenance of all
components in the system, and these instructions can be used as part
of that training. The equipment should be used ONLY in accordance
with these instructions, local ordinances and codes, the applicable
OSHA and ANSI standards, and the employer’s safety plan. Alterations
or misuse of this product, or failure to follow instructions may result
in serious injury or death.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT ANYTHING IN THESE
INSTRUCTIONS, THE EQUIPMENT, OR PROPER USE OF THE
EQUIPMENT, CONTACT WERNER CO. FOR MORE INFORMATION.
I. Before Using the Harness
Before using this equipment the user should take certain steps to
ensure that it is in good condition and safe for use. Some Werner
harnesses are manufactured with an exclusive WebAlert Inspectable
Webbing that is designed to make these inspections more accurate
and thorough. The WebAlert Webbing has a contrasting internal
color that will indicate any cut or abraded section. Any appearance
of the internal WebAlert color indicates that product should receive
further examination by the competent person before continued use.
If the competent person determines that the affected webbing or
component has lost strength then that product should be immediately
removed from service.
a. Inspect
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Examine all equipment thoroughly, daily before use, and periodically
by a competent person who is not the user. Verify the condition of
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each component. If any damage, abnormalities or excessive wear
are found, the harness should be removed from service.
1. Check the impact load indicators on the back of the harness
below the D-ring. If the INSPECT!™ tag is intact, check the
stitching above the tag. If any threads are broken the harness
could have been subjected to an impact load.
2. Inspect the webbing for cuts, frayed ends, abrasion, burns,
welding spatter, or discoloration that could be caused by
chemical exposure. Found on some Werner harnesses, the
WebAlert feature is intended to make these much easier to spot.
3. Check all stitching for any broken threads.
4. Inspect all hardware for cracks, bends, loose parts, irregularities,
corrosion, or sharp edges.
5. Check every grommet, for dents, cracks, or especially
displacement. Any damage here could indicate impact loading
of the harness.
6. Check all plastic pads for damage or cracks. If any abnormalities
are found the product should be removed from service.
7. Verify that all labels are in place and legible. Examples of the
labels can be found in section IV of these instructions.
8. Record the inspection date and results in the inspection log on
page 20.
9. If abnormalities are found in any of these areas then the
competent person should be consulted to determine if that item
is safe for continued use or if it should be removed from service.
IMPORTANT: If the Werner harness has been subjected to a fall
arrest or impact load, it must be immediately removed from service.
IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to make any self-repairs or alterations to
the product. If any doubt about safety of the equipment, remove it
from service.
b. Compatibility
Werner equipment is designed for use with Werner approved
components and subsystems only. 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.
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Connectors are considered to be compatible with connecting
elements when they have been designed to work together in
such a way that their sizes and shapes do not cause their gate
mechanisms to inadvertently open regardless of how they become
oriented. Contact Werner Co. if you have any questions about
compatibility. Connectors (hooks, carabiners, and D-rings) must be
capable of supporting at least 5,000 lbs. (22.2kN). Connectors must
be compatible with the anchorage or other system components.
Do not use equipment that is not compatible. Non-compatible
connectors may unintentionally disengage. Connectors must be
compatible in size, shape, and strength. Self locking snap hooks
and carabiners are required by ANSI Z359 and OSHA.
c. Fall Protection Plan
Plan your fall arrest or restraint system before starting your work.
Take into consideration all factors affecting your safety at any
time during use. The following list gives some important points to
consider when planning your system:
1. ANCHORAGE: Select a rigid anchorage point that is
capable of supporting the required loads. See section III.c.
The anchorage location must be carefully selected to reduce
possible free fall and swing fall hazards and to avoid striking an
object during a fall. For restraint systems the anchorage must be
located such that no vertical free fall is possible. For fall arrest
systems OSHA requires the anchorage be independent of the
means suspending or supporting the user.
2. FREE FALL: Do not work above the anchorage level, increased
fall distance will result. Personal fall arrest systems must be
rigged such that the potential free fall is never greater than 6 ft.
(1.83 m). Restraint systems must be rigged such that there is no
possible vertical free fall.
3. FALL ARREST FORCES: The assembled fall arrest system must
keep fall arrest forces below 1,800 lbs. (8 kN) when used with a
full body harness.
NOTE: Do not use a body belt for fall arrest.
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Total Fall
Distance
(Free Fall +
Deceleration)
Free Fall
Working Level
Lower Level or Obstruction
Energy
Absorbing
Lanyard
Length of Anchorage Connector
6 ft. (1.83 m)
Length of Lanyard
1/2 ft. (0.15 m)
Anchorage Stretch
11 ft. (3.4 m)
4 ft. (1.2 m)
Deceleration Free Fall Distance
2 ft. (0.6 m)
Safety Factor
1 ft. (0.31 m) Harness Stretch
5 ft. (1.5 m)
To Worker’s Back D-Ring
Total Estimated
Fall Distance
18.5 ft. (5.6 m)
1/2 ft. (0.15 m)
4. SWING FALLS: Swing falls
occur when the anchor is not
directly above the point where a
fall occurs. The force of striking
an object while swinging can be
great and cause serious injury.
Minimize swing falls by working
as directly below the anchorage
as possible.
5. FALL CLEARANCE: Make certain enough clearance exists
in your fall path to prevent striking an object. The amount of
clearance needed is dependent upon the type of connecting
subsystem used and anchorage location.
Fall distance for shock absorbing lanyards
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SWING FALL
HAZARD
Anchorages
CorrectIncorrect
Fall distance for self-retracting lifeline
Anchorage Stretch
Bottom of Retractable Lifeline
2 ft. (0.6 m)
Maximum Free Fall
2.5 ft. (0.8 m)
Maximum Deceleration
1 ft. (0.31 m) Harness Stretch
5 ft. (1.5 m)
To Worker’s Back D-Ring
2 ft. (0.6 m)
Safety Factor
Lower Level or Obstruction
Self Retracting
Lifeline
Working Level
Maximum Arrest
Distance (per ANSI)
4.5 ft. (1.4 m)
Total Estimated
Fall Distance
13 ft. (3.96 m)
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6. SHARP EDGES: Avoid working where parts of the system will
be in contact with, or abrade against, unprotected sharp edges.
7. RESCUE: Should a fall occur, the user (employer) must have a
rescue plan. If a worker falls and is forced to remain suspended
for any length of time, physical damage to the body or even
death can result. For this reason Werner, OSHA, ANSI and
most local regulations require that a rescue plan and the means
to implement the rescue plan are in place before use of this
equipment.
8. AFTER A FALL: Any equipment which has been subjected
to the force of arresting a fall must be removed from service
immediately.
d. Training
OSHA, ANSI, and most local ordinances require that workers using
this product receive adequate training before use of this product.
These instructions and their entire contents should be a part of that
training.
II. Harness and Belt Descriptions
a. Harness Types
Harnesses have a variety of attachment points, depending on their
intended use. Use the harness type that is appropriate for the work
being done.
1. Fall Arrest
The dorsal or back D-ring is the only
attachment point authorized for general fall
protection use, and can also be used for a
fall restraint connection. The position of the
dorsal attachment ensures that if a worker
falls, his body will rst be oriented into a feetdownward position, permitting the sub-pelvic
strap to absorb most of the energy of the fall. It
is the ONLY attachment permitted for general
fall arrest.
2. Work Positioning
Hip D-rings are for work positioning only, generally with a
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rebar chain assembly. Hip D-rings are NEVER for fall arrest.
Body belts with hip D-rings can be used for positioning, but
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cannot be used for fall arrest. Body belts for
positioning are often used in conjunction with
full body harnesses with dorsal D-rings for
supplementary fall arrest protection. The use
of such a combination system is necessary
because a personal positioning system is
not designed for fall arrest purposes. By
using this combination system, the fall arrest
components will be activated should the
worker suffer a fall while working or changing
work positions.
3. Personnel Support/Retrieval
Shoulder D-rings. Used ONLY for personnel
support and retrieval, generally with a harness
spreader below a davit or tripod, and NEVER
for fall arrest.
4. Ladder Climbing
Chest D-ring for vertical lifelines and ladders,
connection to a rope or cable grab. Can
be used as a fall arrest attachment ONLY
when the attachment limits possible free-fall
distance to 18 inches (0.46 m) or less, and
limits the maximum arrest force to 900 lbs
(4kN) or less.
III. Harness adjustment and use
a. Adjustment
Harness closures and keepers ensure proper harness t, which is of
fundamental importance for safe use. Chest straps should t across
the middle of the sternum, not higher or lower. Leg straps should
be snug. Adjusting the leg straps too loosely will cause injuries in
the case of a fall. Correct harness adjustments will place the subpelvic strap snugly below the buttocks, the position necessary both
to absorb energy in the case of a fall, but also to provide some
relief from suspension trauma after a fall has occurred. Correct subpelvic position is the result of the correct combination of all the
harness adjustments.
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1. Tongue Buckle
i. The most common leg closure type with
function similar to the belt holding your
pants. Ensure that straps are not twisted.
ii. Put open end of strap with grommets
through the buckle, pull until snug on leg
and engage the tongue into a grommet.
iii. User MUST ensure that webbing ends
are tucked into the web keepers to keep this type of buckle
connected while in use. Failure to properly secure the leg
strap ends in the keepers could result in unintentional
disengagement.
2. Mating/Pass-Through Buckle
i. Ensure straps are not twisted and the
loose end is on the outside.
ii. Pass the buckle with the center bar
through the open buckle. The slot will
assist. Tug to ensure buckle is in place.
iii. Pull the webbing to tighten the strap so
there is a snug t.
iv. User MUST slide plastic keepers to strap end or nd other
location to tuck end to ensure there are no loose and
dangling ends.
3. Quick Connect
i. Ensure straps are not twisted and the
loose webbing end is on outside.
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ii. Pull webbing through adjuster to loosen or
tighten until snug.
iii. Insert male connector into buckle, tug
straps to verify rmly engaged.
iv. User MUST slide plastic keepers to strap
end or nd other location to tuck end to
ensure there are no loose and dangling ends.
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4. Torso Length Adjuster
i. The torso adjuster ensures the overall t
of the harness. Check to see that the subpelvic strap is situated below the buttocks.
If it is too high the torso adjuster should
be loosened to lower the sub-pelvic strap.
If it is too low the torso adjuster can be
tightened to raise the sub-pelvic strap.
ii. To shorten or lengthen the torso webbing
push the top of the torso adjuster down so it is horizontal.
iii. Pull up either the inside web to lengthen, or pull up the
outside web to shorten the torso length.
For BaseWear harnesses, separate the small mating buckle
from the larger pass-through to allow web to ow through
the torso adjustment.
iv. When at the right length, slide the lower
plastic keeper down near the torso
adjuster and the upper plastic keeper up
so the webbing end is not dangling.
5. Webbing Keepers
All webbing ends are equipped with plastic
webbing keepers, which are important to the
safe use of the harness. Sliding one keeper close to the buckles
ensures the buckle can’t be accidently opened or moved while
in use. Sliding the other close to the end of the strap keeps if
from being loose and dangling and a possible snag hazard.
6. Joining belts to harnesses
Some Werner harnesses made without integrated belts have
loops through which accessory belts can be looped, joining the
accessory to the harness. The loops are found on the inside of
the harness webbing, below the impact indicators.
b. Making Connections
1. Only use self-locking snap hooks and carabiners with this
equipment. Only use connectors that are suitable to each
application. Ensure all connections are compatible in size, shape
and strength. Do not use equipment that is not compatible.
Ensure all connectors are fully closed and locked.
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2. Werner Co. connectors (snap
hooks and carabiners) are
designed to be used only as
specied in each product’s
instructions. See below for
inappropriate connections.
INAPPROPRIATE CONNECTIONS
NO! NO! NO! NO!
Werner Co. snap hooks and carabiners should NOT be connected:
i. to a D-ring to which another connector is attached.
ii. in a manner that would result in a load on the gate. If the
connecting element that a snap hook or carabiner attaches
to is undersized or irregular in shape, a situation could occur
where the connecting element applies a force to the gate of
the snap hook or carabiner. This force may cause the gate
(of either a self-locking or a non-locking snap hook) to open,
allowing the snap hook or carabiner to disengage from the
connecting point.
NOTE: Large throat snap hooks should not be connected to
standard size D-rings or similar objects which 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 xed structural elements
such as rebar or cross members that are not shaped in a way
that can capture the gate of the hook.
iii. in a false engagement, where features that protrude from
the snap hook or carabiner catch on the anchor and without
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visual conrmation seems to be fully engaged to the anchor
point.
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PROPER CONNECTION
NO!NO!NO!NO!
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