Tractel Blocfor - Definitions and Pictograms; Definitions; Pictograms; Operating Conditions

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2. Denitions and pictograms
2.1. Denitions
“System”: This refers in this manual to the fall arresters
or winches which is attached to their Davitrac™ bracket.
“Supervisor”: The individual or department responsible
for the management and safe use of the product
described in the manual.
“Technician”: A qualied person responsible for the
maintenance operations described in the manual, who
is qualied and familiar with the product.
“Operator”: The person using the product as
intended.
“PPE”: Personal protective equipment against falls from
height.
“Connector”: The element connecting the components
of a fall-arrest system.To be compliant to all Federal,
State (Provincial) and local regulations.
“Fall-arrest harness”: The device worn around the
body for fall protection. It consists of straps and
buckles. It features fall protection attachment points D
ring or rings depending on the harness model in use.
Refer to your harness manual for complete operator
instructions.
“Self-retracting fall protection”: The fall-arrest
device with an automatic locking function and a
self-tensioning and retraction system for the self-
retractable lanyard.
“Self-retracting lanyard”: The connecting element of a
self-retracting fall protection system. It may be made of
a metal cable, strapping or synthetic bre depending on
the type of device.
“Maximum operator weight”: The maximum weight of
the clothed operator, wearing PPE and workwear and
carrying the tools and parts required for a job.
“Working load limit”: The limit working load of an
equipment lifting device.
“Fall-arrest system”: Set of the following items:
• An anchor device;
• A linking component;
• Fall protection; and
• A fall-arrest harness.
“ Elevation rescue device”: A component or
subassembly of rescue equipment allowing an operator
to be winched with the help of a rescuer from a low point
to a high point and equipped with an additional manually
operated lowering function to lower the operator over a
distance of up to 6ft (2 m).
“Rescue equipment”: The personal fall protection
system by which a person can save himself or others,
so that any fall is prevented.
2.2. Pictograms
Symbol
Code
word Meaning
Possible
consequence
of non-
compliance
DANGER Hazardous
situation which, if
not avoided, will
result in death or
serious injury.
Will result
in a Fatal
or serious
injuries!
WARNING IMMEDIATE
or possi bly
imminent
danger:
Could result
in Fatal
or serious
injuries!
CAUTION Possibly
dangerous
situation:
Minor injuries
to persons!
Other
Advice
NOTE Possibly
dangerous
situation:
Damage to
equipment
or its
surroundings
Instruction
for (None)
Documentation
in writing (i.e.
record keeping)
(None)
3. Operating conditions
3.1. Checks before use
WARNING
Before using the Davitrac™+ or Davitrac™, it is essential
that the supervisor and operator read and review, and
understood the operating manuals of Davitrac™+ and
each associated accessory provided by Tractel
®
. To
ensure safe and e󰀨ective use of the equipment of the
Davitrac™+ or Davitrac™ and related accessories. All
manuals related to the equipment being used must be
made available at all times to all operators.
Before installing a system on the Davitrac™ bracket
• The product marking must be present and legible.
• Before each use, make sure that the product is in
a visibly good condition, free from marks, impacts
or deformation. If not, do not use it and inform the
supervisor.
• For PPE systems, check that the system (Blocfor
®
) is
correctly attached to its Blocfor
®
Davitrac™ bracket.