Instruction Manual
BUILT TO LAST | MANUFACTURED TO COMPLY | DESIGNED TO PROTECT
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Swing Fall: The swing fall hazard is created by the pendulum effect, which can
swing a fallen worker into a nearby surface, such as a wall or protruding beam.
In addition to calculating the total fall clearance distance before beginning work
on an elevated level, it is important to evaluate the swing fall hazard at the edges
where a worker might fall.
A worker who falls while connected to an anchor (unless it is directly overhead)
will swing back and forth like a pendulum. Workers can be seriously injured if
they strike objects during a swing fall. Installing the anchorage point directly
above the work area (i.e., connected to an overhead attachment point with
sufficient strength) will help prevent injury.
FIGURE 4
A worker who is attached to an anchor
connection 10’(Y) from the leading edge can
only move laterally 9.9(X) on either side of
perpendicular to the anchorage connection. The
total work angle cannot exceed 45 degrees.
Anchor
Distance
From
Leading
Edge (Y)
Working
Distance
Along Roof
Edge
(Either
Direction)
(X)
Working
Angle From
perpendic-
ular (Z)
INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
This anchor and any other PFAS shall be inspected BEFORE each use. The
authorized user or rescuer inspecting the product shall have the proper training
on the use, maintenance, care and inspection of this product. Additionally, a
competent or qualified person other than the user shall conduct thorough
safety inspections every 6 months or sooner, when necessary or required by the
authorized user or employer. Some of the items that shall be inspected, but not
all inclusive, are the following:
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