Fusion TCH-603-STEEL Bedienungsanleitung

Full Body Harnesses (FBH) comprises the Body Wear component of your Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS).

This manual will discuss the various connection points with their specic application. Fusionclimb’s Full

Body Harnesses are available in a wide variety of congurations to address the specic needs in most

workplaces. This is shown by type and location of the D-ring/s on the FBH. Figure 1 illustrated the

applications available to harnesses covered by these instructions.

Full Body Harnesses (FBH) comprises the Body Wear component of your Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS).

This manual will discuss the various connection points with their specic application. Madaco Safety

Product’s Full Body Harnesses are available in a wide variety of congurations to address the specic needs

in most workplaces. This is shown by type and location of the D-ring/s on the FBH. Figure 1 illustrated the

applications available to harnesses covered by these instructions.

In 2007, ANSI revised and published the Z359.1 standard for fall protection in general industry and

suggested that the gate strength on all connectors be increased to 3,600 lbs. Fusionclimb currently oers

both the “old” and “new” style connectors to accommodate all users. There are several important issues for

users and employers to consider with regard to how these standards have an eect on

the jobsite:

1. The ANSI Z359 standards apply to general industry. ANSI also publishes standards for the Construction

and Demolition industry under the A10.32 designation – A10 does not presently require 3,600 lb. gates on

connectors.

2. Title 29 CFR 1910.66 App. C and 1926 Subpart M also do not require 3,600 lb. gates on connectors.

3. ANSI Z359 and A10 do not bear the force of law in most states – Some states do, however, incorporate

these standards by reference within their own standards language. It is the responsibility of the employer

to know which standards may be enforced in their work location(s).

4. Many government jobsites are required to use products meeting the ANSI Z359 standards, particularly

those that are managed by the Army Corps of Engineers. Be aware of the requirements on your jobsite if

you are a government contractor or sub-contractor.

5. Regardless of the standard, all fall arrest products that are made to comply with any of these standards is

safe when used properly – there is no substitute for doing the right thing regardless of which product or

products you select.

29 CFR 1926 (Subpart M)

1926.500: Scope, Application and Denitions

1926.501: Duty to Have Fall Protection

1926.502: Fall Protection Systems Criteria & Practices

1926.503: Training Requirements

ANSI standards are voluntary consensus standards, and are generally regarded among the best practices

within the fall protection community. Some states have incorporated one or more of the ANSI standards by

reference, meaning that they may be enforced by some state or local agencies. Check with your State

Department of Labor for further details. ANSI standards are available for purchase through the e-standards

store at www.ansi.org.

Title 29 CFR, section 1926.500 – 503 requires that an employer have a written fall protection plan where fall

hazards exist. The best way to address a fall hazard is to eliminate it entirely or to employ a passive system

to restrict access to the hazard (i.e. guardrails, netting, covers, etc.) Fall arrest products are the last line of

defense in the hierarchy of fall protection, and should be used as a last resort by employees who have been

properly trained.

1.1 Fall Protection harnesses are made to withstand the impact forces of a fall only once. REMOVE FROM

SERVICE immediately if any equipment subjected to fall arrest forces. Remove from service even if there is

no visible damage to the harness.

1.2 Do not make any alteration, modications or repairs to the harness, unless authorized by Fusionclimb.

Unauthorized modications or repairs may result in injury or death.

1.3 Do not intentionally misuse equipment, misuse or abuse of equipment will automatically void the

manufacturers warranty.

1.4 Immediately remove harness from service if any equipment fails inspection, and clearly tag product “DO

NOT USE”. Destroy or repair the product as required by these instructions.

1.5 Consult with a Fusionclimb consultant when using equipment combinations with components or

subsystems other than those described in this manual. Only use compatible devices with this harness.

1.6 Avoid sharp and/or abrasive surfaces and edges.

1.7 Avoid hazards including, but not limited to: chemical exposure, moving machinery, thermal, electrical

and/or chemical hazards as contact may cause serious injury or death. If harness is subjected to these

environments, the harness must be removed and destroyed from service immediately.

1.8 Inspect product BEFORE EACH USE and after any fall event by a competent person.

1.9 Do NOT twist, tie, knot or allow slack in the lifeline.

1.10 Do NOT exceed the number of allowable users specied in these instructions.

1.11 Ensure harness is appropriately sized, adjusted, donned and worn as described in these instructions.

1.12 The user of this harness should maintain a documented rescue/Fall Protection plan on le and available

for review by all users.

1.13 Do NOT work under suspended loads.

1.14 Avoid exposure to light due to UV degradation.

Description

WARNING!

Thank you for Purchasing Fusionclimb. This manual will explain

how to use your equipment correctly. This manual must be read

and understood in its entirety.

This and any other included instructions must be made available to

the user of equipment. The user must understand how to safely

and eectively use Fusionclimb Safety Products and all

Fusionclimb fall safety equipment used in combination with the

Full Body Harness.

Please read, understand and follow all safety information

contained in these instructions, prior to use of this Fusionclimb

Safety Product. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS

INJURY OR DEATH.

These instructions must be provided to the user of the equipment.

Retain these instructions for future reference.

Introduction

Safety Information

Alterations or misuse of this product, or failure to follow

instructions, may result in serious injury or death. This product is

used as part of a complete fall protection system. All users must be

fully trained in the safe installation and operation of their complete

fall protection system. It is the responsibility of the worker and the

purchaser of this equipment to assure that users of this equipment

are properly trained in its use, maintenance, and storage. Proper

training must be repeated at regular intervals, by a competent

person or establishment.

Consult with a doctor if there is reason to doubt your tness to

safely absorb the shock of a fall event. ANSI limits the weight of fall

protection equipment users to a maximum of 310 lbs. (140kg), CSA

limits the weight of fall protection equipment users to a maximum

of 350 lbs. (160 kg). Products in this manual may have a rated

capacity exceeding ANSI and CSA capacity limits. Heavy users

experience more risk of severe injury or death due to falls because

of increased fall arrest forces placed on the user’s body. Also, the

onset of suspension trauma after a fall even may be accelerated for

heavy users.

NOTE: For more information consult the ANSI

Z359/CSA Z259 body of standards.

Failure to understand and comply with safety regulations may result in serious injury or death. Regulations

included herein are not all-inclusive, are for reference only, and are not intended to replace a Competent

Person's judgment or knowledge of federal or state standards.

WARNING!

Full Body Harness Instruction Manual

TCH-603-STEEL

Section 5: Anchorage Considerations OSHA 1910.66 and 1926.502 state that anchorages

used for attachment of a PFAS must be independent of any anchorage being used to

support or suspend platforms, and must support at least 5,000 lbs. per user attached, or be

designed, installed and used as part of a complete PFAS which maintains a safety factor of at

least two, and is supervised by a qualied person (architect, structural engineer, etc.).

The anchorage to which this SAL is attached must capable of sustaining static loads in

directions applied by the personal fall arrest system of at least 3,600 lbs. (or at least twice the

expected dynamic load) with certication of a qualied person (architect, structural

engineer, etc.), or 5,000 lbs. in the absence of certication. If multiple personal fall arrest

systems are being attached to the same anchorage, the minimum values stated above must

be multiplied by the number of users.

Ensure that the anchorage connector that you are using is compatible with the anchor point

to which you are attaching it. If you are using this SAL with a Horizontal Lifeline, tripod or

davit, ensure that it is compatible with these systems by checking the manufacturer’s

instructions for these systems for the minimum performance requirements of deceleration

devices.

Be sure that your anchorage is mounted overhead or above the level of the back d-ring of

your full body harness. Be sure to calculate your clear-fall (as discussed in above) and to

avoid swing fall hazards.

Ensure the fall path is clear of obstructions and impalement hazards Fusionclimb maintains

the position that compliance with the Z359 family of standards on the jobsite are an

industry best-practice and that connectors with 3,600 lb. gates do provide an additional

measure of protection. However, 3,600 lb. gates are not impervious to destruction and

connector compatibility is still an important issue for consideration. Making incompatible

connections with Z359 products are a dangerous practice and can result in serious injury or

death. Do not use Z359 connectors in any manner that you would not typically use “A10 or

OSHA” connectors. If you have questions about connector compatibility, please consult a

competent person immediately or contact Fusionclimb for further assistance.

Fusionclimb Full Body harnesses are ANSI/ASSP Z359.11—2021 and OSHA Compliant. ANSI User

Capacity range is 130-310 lbs. including gear, tools, clothes, etc. OSHA rated capacity is 425lbs.

including gear, tools, clothes, etc. Always ensure the full body harness is adjusted to t the user

properly.

The dorsal D-ring is the attachment point is located on the

back of your full body harness (FBH). It is to be used for fall

arrest or restraint only, connecting devices for these

applications include Energy Absorbing Lanyards,

Self-Retracting Lifelines, and Restraint lanyards.

Work positioning D-rings are located adjacent to each hip,

the intended use is with a positioning lanyard when

positioning on a vertical surface (e.g. tower applications,

rebar tying, etc.). This system is a primary system and

should always be used in conjunction with a fall arrest

system.

Located on each shoulder of the FBH, these D-rings are

intended for conned space entry and retrieval. They can

also be used in other rescue applications where limited

access is an issue.

May be located at the sternal position of the harness or

have one or two D-rings located below the waist (e g.

bosun's chair).

Harnesses with a sternal D-ring can be attached to a

vertical ladder climbing system. The sternum location can

be used in conjunction with a ladder climbing device

which allows for no more than a 9-inch (22.5 cm)

connection.

3.1 Purpose: Fusionclimb’s FBH provide users with the means to connect to Fall Protection

systems, providing a combination of industries and applications the mobility and fall

protection required while in the eld.

3.2 Personal Fall Arrest System: Fall Protection Systems are typically composed of an anchorage

and a full body harness, with an energy absorbing connecting device or subsystem attached to

the dorsal D-ring. All components used in a Fall Protection system should comply with

ANSI/ASSP and OSHA Standards. Nonpermitted use of equipment not authorized by MSP is

dangerous and may lead to injury or death.

3.3 Training: This equipment must be inspected, used and installed by competent person

following these instructions. These instructions are to be used as part of an employee training

program.

3.4 Rescue Plan: The purchaser and/or employer must have a written rescue plan and the

means to implement and communicate that plan to users, authorized persons and rescuers.

Training should be provided on a periodic basis to ensure rescuer prociency. Rescuers are

to be provided with these instructions. Rescue operations require specialized equipment

that is beyond the scope of this manual. See ANSI Z359.4 or CSA Z259.2.3-16.

4.1 Capacity: The user capacity of a complete fall protection system us limited by its

lowest-rated maximum capacity component. See the manufacturer’s instructions for each

component of your system for capacity requirements. To maintain ASNI Z359 compliance,

limit per user weight to a range of 130-310 lbs.

4.2 Compatibility of connectors: Connectors must be compatible with the anchorage or

other system components. Do not use equipment that is not compatible. Connectors are

compatible with connecting elements when the size and shape of either component does

not cause the connector to inadvertently open, regardless of orientation. ALL CONNECTORS

SHOULD COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE STANDARDS.

OSHA 1910.66 and 1926.502 state that anchorages used for attachment of a PFAS must be

independent of any anchorage being used to support or suspend platforms, and must

support at least 5,000 lbs. per user attached, or be designed, installed and used as part of a

complete PFAS which maintains a safety factor of at least two, and is supervised by a

qualied person (architect, structural engineer, etc.).

The anchorage to which this SAL is attached must capable of sustaining static loads in

directions applied by the personal fall arrest system of at least 3,600 lbs (or at least twice the

expected dynamic load) with certication of a qualied person (architect, structural

engineer, etc.), or 5,000 lbs in the absence of certication. If multiple personal fall arrest

systems are being attached to the same anchorage, the minimum values stated above must

be multiplied by the number of users.

Ensure that the anchorage connector that you are using is compatible with the anchor

point to which you are attaching it. If you are using this SAL with a Horizontal Lifeline,

tripod or davit, ensure that it is compatible with these systems by checking the manufactur-

er’s instructions for these systems for the minimum performance requirements of

deceleration devices.

Be sure that your anchorage is mounted overhead or above the level of the back d-ring of

your full body harness. Be sure to calculate your clear-fall (as discussed in section 2.9) and to