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There is a risk to life if these safety instructions
are not observed!
• The personal protective equipment (PPE) may
no longer be used even in the case of very
minor faults.
• Damaged, fall-stressed or dubious personal
protective equipment or safety devices must
be immediately withdrawn and not used. The
equipment may only be inspected by an
expert in compliance with DGUV (German
Social Accident Insurance) principle -,
by BORNACK or by a workshop authorised in
writing by BORNACK. This must be document-
ed in the test card.
• Independent modifications or repairs are not
allowed.
• Rope protection is part of the personal protec-
tive equipment and should be assigned to a
specific person.
• The personal protective equipment may only
be used by qualified staff that are familiar
with the material. They must be proficient in
handling the personal protective equipment
and must have been briefed about the possi-
ble risks associated with its use.
• In accordance with the accident prevention
guidelines (UVV), the users of personal pro-
tective equipment against falls (Category III)
must attend a theoretical training course and
a practical training course. Make use of the
training competence of the BORNACK training
centres: info@bornack.de
• Clothing and shoes must be suitable for the
task at hand and the weather conditions.
• Only use if fully fit and healthy.
• Health impairments can jeopardise the safety
of the user when working at heights or depths.
• If this PPE is used as an arrester system (free
fall is possible), only full body harnesses that
comply with EN may be used.
• Calculation of the possible fall path when
climbing if all necessary PPE components are
used correctly without slack rope: double
length connection between the securing de-
vice and D-ring ( x a) + braking path energy
absorber (max. . m) + safety reserve. m.
• Calculation of the possible fall path if all nec-
essary PPE components are used correctly: (if
necessary braking path HSG) + surplus lan-
yard (situation-dependent) + braking path
energy absorber (max. . m) + height of
D-ring (. m) + safety reserve . m.
• Before use, ensure adequate clearance below
the user to prevent impact on a protruding
object or the ground.
• Protect personal protective equipment during
storing, use and transportation against the
eects of heat (e.g. welding flames or sparks,
burning cigarettes) and chemicals (e.g. acids,
alkalis, oils) and mechanical impact (e.g. sharp
edges).
• The combinability and protective eect of the
PPE must be checked for each hazard situa-
tion (risk assessment).
• This PPE has been tested and approved for
edge loads. However, extreme loads are
always a risk factor. BORNACK recommends
using edge protection collars.
• If a casualty hangs motionless in a full body
harness for a longer time, blood cannot flow
back from the legs and/or the flow may be
interrupted. This can lead to a suspension
trauma, a circulatory shock with serious to
fatal consequences.
SAFETY REGULATIONS