Guardian Fall Protection - User Manual

WARNING!
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 Do not alter or misuse this equipment.
 Do not use combinations of components or subsystems
that may affect or interfere with the safe, compatible
function of each other.
 Do not expose the equipment to chemicals which may
produce a harmful effect or degrade the equipment.
Consult manufacturer in cases where doubt exists.
 Do not use the equipment around moving machinery or
electrical hazards unless specifically designed for such
use.
 Do not use the equipment around sharp edges or
abrasive surfaces unless intended for such use.
DO NOT THROW AWAY THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
READ AND UNDERSTAND BEFORE USING EQUIPMENT!
This manual should be read and understood in its entirety, and used as part of a
training program as required by OSHA or any applicable state regulatory agency.
This and any other included instructions must be provided to the users of the
equipment. The user must understand the proper equipment use and limitations.
This product meets all applicable OSHA and ANSI standards for fall protection.
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Selection of fall
protection shall be made by a Competent Person. All fall protection equipment
shall be purchased new and unused.
The equipment is designed for use as a part of a personal fall protection system.
Components shall not be used for any other operation other than that which it has
been designed and approved.
Fall Arrest Systems shall be designed to comply with OSHA or applicable state
regulatory limitations. Systems must be used in a compliant manner.
Fall Restraint systems shall be designed by a Qualified Person, and must be
installed and used under the supervision of a competent person
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Consult a doctor if there is any reason to doubt a user’s ability to withstand and
safely absorb fall arrest forces. Age, fitness, and health conditions can seriously
affect the worker should a fall occur. Pregnant women and minors should not
use this equipment.
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The employer shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. The
program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to
minimize these hazards. Relevant Federal, State, and local regulatory requirements, procedures, and standards shall also be a part of training.
The employer shall ensure that each employee has been trained, as necessary, by a Competent or Qualified Person in he nature of fall hazards in the
work area, the correct erecting, maintaining, disassembling, and inspection of the fall protection systems being used, and the use of personal fall
arrest systems.
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The user is required to have a rescue plan and the means at hand to implement it when using the equipment. The plan shall be
project specific. Employees shall be trained in self-rescue or alternate means shall be provided for prompt rescue in the event of a fall.
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Remove the equipment from service immediately if it has been subjected to the forces of a
fall arrest. Contact your distributor or Guardian about policies regarding replacement of Guardian components involved in a fall.
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 Only the manufacturer of this equipment or persons or entities authorized in writing by the manufacturer shall make repairs to fall
protection equipment.
 The date of first inspection should be recorded by the employer on the equipment, and any serial numbers shall be recorded on the
Inspection Log.
 Formal inspections shall be made by either a Competent or Qualified Person on at least a semi-annual basis.
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 Fall protection equipment shall be inspected by the user for defects, damage, or deterioration.
 Any suspected defective equipment shall be removed from service.
 If the manufacturer’s label is not legible or is missing, the equipment shall be removed from service. Fall protection equipment shall
be removed from service upon evidence of defects, damage, or deterioration, or upon expiration of the manufacturer’s specified
service limits, whichever comes first.
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Summary

Training Requirements

Rescue Plan

If Equipment is Subjected to a Fall

Inspection

Prior to Each Use

Personal Fall Arrest Information

Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS)

Must meet OSHA/ANSI requirements. Full body harness required. Must arrest fall with 1,800 lbs. force, limit free fall to six feet.

Anchorage Strength Requirement

Fall Arrest Anchorage Strength

Structure must sustain 3,600 lbs. with certification, or 5,000 lbs. without. For one worker only. Independent anchorage required.

Restraint Anchorage Strength

Structure must sustain 3,000 lbs. For multiple systems, multiply strength by number of systems attached.

Work Positioning Anchorage Strength

Structure must sustain 3,000 lbs. or twice potential impact load. For multiple systems, multiply strength by number of systems.

Inspection of Bucket of Safe-Tie

Inspecting the Anchor Point

Inspect anchor points for distortion, damage, corrosion, or cracks. Check fasteners for secure attachment.

Inspecting the Harness and Body Wear

Inspect harness for damage, distortion, cracks, wear. Check webbing for cuts, tears, abrasions, mold, burns. Inspect stitching.

Inspecting the Vertical Lifeline

Inspect lifeline hardware for damage. Inspect rope for wear, cuts, abrasions, burns. Check labels and snaphooks for function.

Plan the Fall Protection System

Anchorage Selection

Sharp Edges

After a Fall

Components subjected to fall arresting forces must be removed from service and destroyed.

Rescue

Employer must have a rescue plan and ability to perform a rescue quickly and safely.

Using the Anchor Points

Installation Requirements

Work Location

User Weight Capacity

Using the Harness

Harness Use Guidelines

Use as component of PFAS. Inspect before use. Make compatible connections. Attach to dorsal D-ring for fall arrest.

Donning the Harness

Locate back D-ring, slip over shoulders, buckle chest strap, buckle leg straps, adjust shoulder straps. Ensure proper fit.

Using the Vertical Lifeline

Lifeline System Requirements

Use as PFAS. Max free fall 6ft. unless extended fall design. Rated 5,000lbs. Max worker weight 310lbs.

Positioning Device Operation

Device locks on rope. Depress cam lever to slide. Do not grab device during fall. Ensure proper lanyard attachment.

Shock Absorber Attachment

Proper Use

Specifications

Temper Anchor Specifications

Reusable Anchor Specifications

Snappy Anchor Specifications

Spanker Anchor Specifications

Harnesses

Harness Use and Inspection

Vertical Lifeline Assembly

Lifeline Use and Inspection

Guardian Fall Protection Specifications

General

Brand	Guardian
Model	Fall Protection
Category	Security Sensors
Language	English