Silverline 251483 - Rescue plan; Maintenance; Visual;tactile inspection; Cleaning

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Fall Arrest & Restraint Harness
Rescue plan
WARNING:Asuitableandsufcientriskassessmentmustbecarriedout
before commencing with any kind of work at height, or any work that requires
the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as a control measure.
• The user must have a rescue plan and the means at hand to implement it
• The plan must take into account the equipment and special training necessary
to effectively conduct prompt rescue under all foreseeable conditions
Accessories
• Additional fall arrest gear, workwear and other personal protection equipment
is available from your Silverline stockist
Maintenance
Note: All fall arrest equipment must be regularly inspected, cleaned and
maintained by a competent person, in accordance with local laws and
regulations. Maintenance must be recorded in a dedicated service record (see
end of this manual).
WARNING: Carry out a visual and tactile inspection of all components every
time the equipment is used. Carry out a detailed examination if the equipment
has not been used for some time.
Note: A thorough, detailed examination of the equipment must be carried out at
regular intervals, at least once annually, or more frequently depending on use.
WARNING: ItisILLEGALtocarryoutanykindofrepairormodicationtothis
equipment.
WARNING: Should any damage be detected, remove the equipment from
service immediately. It must then be rendered unusable and discarded.
Visual/tactile inspection
The following defects potentially result in degradation and/or weakening of
equipment components:
• Cuts of 1mm or more at the edges of webbing
• Surface abrasion across the face of the webbing, at webbing loops and around
the edges
• Damage to stitching
• Knots other than those intended by the manufacturer
• Chemical attack potentially resulting in local weakening and softening (often
indicatedbyakingofthesurface).Discolourationofthebresmayalsobe
present
• Heatorfrictiondamageindicatedbybreswithaglazedappearancewhich
mayfeelharderthansurroundingbres
• UV-lightdegradationwhichcanbedifculttoidentify,particularlyvisually,but
there may be some loss of colour (if dyed) and a powdery surface
• Partially deployed energy absorber (e.g. short pull-out of tear webbing)
• Contamination (e.g. with dirt, grit, sand etc.) which may result in internal or
external abrasion
• Damaged,oxidisedordeformedttings(e.g.karabiners,screwlink
connectors, scaffold hooks)
• Damage to the sheath and internal damage to the core of a rope
Note: See ‘Service life and product obsolescence’ if such damage or other
defects are detected during inspection.
Cleaning
Note: Correct cleaning is essential to ensure integrity of this equipment. Follow
the cleaning instructions below without deviation.
• Clean webbing straps and buckles in warm water (30 – 60°C) with a mild pH
neutral (pH7) household detergent. In the event of minor soiling, wipe with a
cotton cloth or carefully clean using a soft brush
• DO NOT under any circumstances use any abrasive materials, acids, basic
detergents or solvents
• Disinfect parts that come into contact with the operator’s skin, using a
disinfectantsuitableforthematerialoftheequipment(see‘Specication’).
Strictly follow the disinfectant manufacturer’s recommendations and
procedures
• ALWAYSallowtheequipmenttodrynaturally,andkeepitawayfromopenre
or any other heat source
Note: This also applies to equipment that has become wet during use.
Transport
• ALWAYS transport this equipment inside a dedicated bag or suitable container
that protects it from mechanical damage and shields the equipment from
high temperatures, humidity, UV rays and chemicals
Storage
• Store this tool carefully in a secure, dry place out of the reach of children
• Store at moderate temperature and humidity, away from direct sunlight or
chemicals, inside a dedicated, UV-proof bag or container
• Never place heavy objects on top of this equipment
Disposal
Service life and product obsolescence
WARNING: Fall arrest gear is designed to arrest a fall from height ONLY
ONCE! If subjected to an arrested fall, the gear must be withdrawn from service
and rendered unusable.
Note: The date on which the product is removed from the original packaging
forthersttimebecomesthe‘dateofrstuse’,whichshouldberecordedonthe
InspectionRecord(seeendofthismanual).Thespeciedworkinglifebegins
from this point.
• Due to the ingress of dirt and grit, chemical contamination, edge and surface
damage, UV-light degradation and general wear and tear, all fall arrest,
work positioning and restraint equipment manufactured from synthetic
bres(webbingand/orrope)issubjecttoamanufacturer’sstatementof
obsolescence, which is a requirement of BS EN365:2004
• This equipment is subject to a maximum working life of 5 years from the
recordeddateofrstuse,providingtheproducthasbeencorrectlystored,
maintained and subjected to regular inspections by a trained and competent
person
• New equipment may be stored for a maximum of 5 years from the date of
manufacture, as indicated on the product, and will still give the potential
5-year working life – providing it remains in the original manufacturer's
packaging and is used and stored in accordance with the instructions provided
• If the new product is stored for longer than 5 years unopened from the date
of manufacture, the maximum remaining working life will be reduced up
until 10 years from the date of manufacture, as indicated on the product.
For example, if the product is stored new and unopened for 7 years then it is
opened and used, the maximum working life of the equipment will be the
remaining 3 years
Note: Other reasons why the product may be considered obsolete include, but
are not limited to, changes of applicable standard, regulations or legislation,
development of new techniques, or incompatibility with other equipment.
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