Rigging work
11.11 Other rigging work
Operating Instructions GMK5250L 3 302 633 en 11 - 131
27.09.2017
11.11.3 Safety harness on the main boom
The safety line (1) is fixed securely to the main
boom.
The safety line consists of two ropes with
spacers and wear pads.
• Always secure yourself with the safety line
and your personal protective equipment
when you have to step on the main boom,
e.g. to rig the rope from the main hoist.
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Risk of accidents when stepping!
Read through the procedure in this section before stepping between the
main boom and the stand surface or between the stand surface and the
main boom.
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Risk of accidents due to unsuitable fall prevention safety system!
Always secure yourself with a fall prevention safety system that is permis-
sible in the country in which you are working and includes a shoulder, waist
and seat belt with a two-point catch belt.
The fall prevention safety system must ensure that you are always secured
against falling when you step on the main boom.
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Risk of damage to the safety harness!
Never fasten loads or other objects to the safety harness. This will prevent
damage and overload to the safety harness.