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Heavy-Duty Telescopic Crane Owner’s Manual | Page 13
Personal Fall Protection with Stellar
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Equipment
OSHA Provisions
Before proceeding, all users must read, understand, and follow the provisions located
in OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1423, specifically paragraphs (g) Anchorage criteria, (j) Anchoring
to the load line, and (k) Training. Please note that OSHA sections 1926.502(d)(15) and
1926.502(e)(2) are cross-referenced in this section and need to be read, understood, and
followed by each user.
Other Provisions
While the above OSHA provisions specifically cover requirements for personal fall
protection, all users of Stellar products are required to read, understand, and follow all
OSHA, industry, and employer regulations for the use of each product, which includes,
but is not limited to, 29 CFR 1926.1423. All users must also follow Stellar warnings and
instructions. No part of this document is to be interpreted as excusing non-compliance
with all of the above requirements.
Personal Fall Protection Instructions
Requirements:
• Two-part line with installed snatch block
• Hook with original safety latch
• 5,000 pound (or above) rated crane
• Fall of less than 6-feet
• No swinging fall
Attach personal fall protection equipment to hook* on snatch block. If the safety latch on
the hook is not original, or is damaged, missing, or not functioning properly, DO NOT use
Stellar equipment.
Stellar requires that the crane be positioned in the correct location and powered down
(electrically and hydraulically) before anyone ties to the harness point.
ONLY attach personal fall protection equipment to hook. Never attach to wire-rope or any
other part of the crane or snatch block.
Failure to comply to any of the above regulations or to all applicable OSHA, industry,
employer, and Stellar warnings and instructions can result in injury or death.
*Crane hook should only be used if there are no other suitable anchor points.