3M DBI-SALA XE Series - Safety Information; Intended Use; WARNING

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read, understand, and follow all safety information contained in these instructions, prior to the use of
this product. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
These instructions must be provided to the user of the equipment. Retain these instructions for future
reference.
Intended Use:
This product is used as part of a complete Fall Protection system.
Use in any other application including, but not limited to, material handling, recreational or sports-related activities, or other
activities not described in these instructions, is not approved by 3M and could result in serious injury or death.
This product is only to be used by trained users in workplace applications.
! WARNING
This product is used as part of a complete Fall Protection system. All users must be fully trained in the safe installation and
operation of their complete Fall Protection system. Misuse of this product could result in serious injury or death.
For proper selection, operation, installation, maintenance, and service, refer to all instruction manuals and manufacturer
recommendations. For more information, see your supervisor or contact 3M Technical Services.
• To reduce the risks associated with using a Full Body Harness which, if not avoided, could result in serious
injury or death:
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instructions.
- If inspection reveals an unsafe or defective condition, remove
the product from service immediately and clearly tag it
“DO NO
T USE”. Destroy or repair the product as required by these instructions.
- Any product that has been subject to fall arrest or impact force must be immediately removed from service. Destroy
or repair the product as required by these instructions.
- Ensure that Fall Protection systems assembled from components made by
different manufacturers are compatible
and meet all applicable F
all Protection regulations, standards, or requirements. Alwa
ys consult a Competent or
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- Ensure the lifeline is kept free from all hazards including, but not limited to: entanglement with users, other work
ers,
mo
ving machinery, other surrounding objects, or impact from ov
erhead objects that could fall onto the lifeline or
users.
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Do not twist, tie, knot, or allow slack in the lifeline.
- Do not twist, tie, or knot the product.
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- Ensure the harness is appropriately sized, adjusted, donned, and worn as described in these instructions.
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- Use caution when installing, using, or moving the product as moving parts may create pinch points.
• To reduce the risks associated with working at height which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or
death:
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Your health and physical condition must allow yo
u to safely work at height and to withstand all forces associated with
a fall arrest ev
ent. Consult your doctor if you have questions regarding your ability to use this equipment.
- Never exceed allowable capacity of your Fall Protection equipment.
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- Do not use any Fall Protection equipment that fails inspection, or if you have concerns about the use or suitabilit
y of
the equipment. Contact 3M T
echnical Services with any questions.
- Some subsystem and component combinations may interfere with the oper
ation of this equipment. Only use
compatible connections. Contact 3M T
e
chnical Services before using this equipment in combination with components
or subsystems other than those described in these instructions.
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Use extra precautions when working around moving machinery, electrical hazards, extreme temper
atures, chemical
hazards, explosiv
e or toxic gases, sharp edges, abrasive surfaces, or below ov
erhead materials that could fall onto
y
ou or your Fall Protection equipment.
- Ensure use of your product is rated for the hazards present in your work environment.
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- Never modify or alter your Fall Protection equipment. Only 3M, or persons authorized in writing by 3M, may mak
e
repairs to 3M equipment.
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Before using Fall Protection equipment, ensure a written rescue plan is in place to prov
ide prompt rescue if a fall
incident occurs.
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If a fall incident occurs, immediately seek medical attention for the fallen worker.
- Only use a full body harness for Fall Arrest applications. Do not use a body belt.
- Minimize swing falls by working as directly below the anchorage point as possible.
- A secondary Fall Protection system must be used when training with this product. Tr
ainees must not be exposed to
an unintended fall hazard.
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Always wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment when installing, using, or inspecting the product.
- Never work below a suspended load or worker.
- Always maintain 100% tie-off.
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