3M DBI-SALA XE Series - Making Connections and Lanyard Parking; Making Connections; Lanyard Parking Attachment

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2.7 MAKING CONNECTIONS: All connections must be compatible in size, shape, and strength. See Figure 4 for
examples of inappropriate connections. Do not attach snap hooks and carabiners:
A. To a D-ring to which another connector is attached.
B. In a manner that would result in a load on the gate. Large-throat snap hooks should not be connected to
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lbf) or greater.
C. In a false engagement, where size or shape of the connector or connecting element is not compatible and,
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D. To each other.
E. Directly to webbing or rope lanyard or tie-back material, unless the instruction manuals for both the lanyard and
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F. To any object whose size or shape does not allow the connector to fully close and lock, or that could cause
connector roll-out.
G. In a manner that does not allow the connector to align properly while under load.
2.8 LANYARD PARKING ATTACHMENT: Figure 5 illustrates lanyard parking. The lanyard parking attachment is for
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connection point for purposes of Fall Protection. Lanyard parking attachments must never be used as a Fall Protection
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When not connected to an anchorage connection point, an unconnected lanyard leg must be properly parked on the
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can trip the user or catch on surrounding objects resulting in a fall.
Figure 3 - Connector Compatibility Figure 4 - Making Connections
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Figure 5 – Lanyard Parking Attachment
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