Falltech 7083B Operator's manual
Full Body Harness
User Instrucon Manual
MFBH04 Rev A 121219FallTech 1306 S. Alameda Street Compton, CA 90221, USA Tel: 800-719-4619 Fax: 323-752-5613
This manual is intended to meet the Manufacturer’s Instrucons as required by the American Naonal Standards
Instute (ANSI) Z359 and Canadian Standards Associaon (CSA) Z259 and should be used as part of an employee
training program as required by the Occupaonal Safety and Health Administraon (OSHA).
DISTRIBUTED BY
®
http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
0
http://www.bestmater
ia
ls.com | 1-800-474-7570
http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
0
sales@bestmaterials.com | http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
Table of Contents
1.0 Warnings and Important Informaon...........................................................................
2.0 Descripon....................................................................................................................
3.0 Applicaon....................................................................................................................
4.0 System Requirements...................................................................................................
5.0 Installaon and Use.....................................................................................................
6.0 Maintenance, Service and Storage...............................................................................
7.0 Inspecon......................................................................................................................
8.0 Labels............................................................................................................................
9.0 Denions.....................................................................................................................
Appendix A...................................................................................................................
Appendix B...................................................................................................................
Annex A........................................................................................................................
Annex B........................................................................................................................
3
4
4
5
6
9
9
11
12
14
15
22
76
MFBH04 Rev A 121219
For purposes of this manual, the FallTech® Full Body Harnesses in all iteraons may be referred to collecvely as
the FallTech FBH, the Full Body Harness, the FBH, the harness, the equipment, the product, or the unit.
Throughout this manual, ANSI Z359.0-2012 fall protecon words, phases and terms are used. These terms are all
formally dened in Secon 9 of this manual.
2
http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
0
http://www.bestmater
ia
ls.com | 1-800-474-7570
http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
0
sales@bestmaterials.com | http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
Distributed by Best Materials® LLC
1.0 Warnings and Important Informaon
This product is part of a personal fall arrest, restraint, work posioning, suspension, or rescue system. A Personal
Fall Arrest System (PFAS) is typically composed of an anchorage and a Full Body Harness (FBH), with a connecng
device, i.e., an Energy Absorbing Lanyard (EAL), or a Self-Retracng Device (SRD), aached to the dorsal D-ring of
the FBH.
These instrucons must be provided to the worker using this equipment. The worker must read and understand
the manufacturer’s instrucons for each component or part of the complete system. Manufacturer’s instrucons
must be followed for proper use, care, and maintenance of this product. These instrucons must be retained and
be kept available for the worker’s reference at all mes. Alteraons or misuse of this product, or failure to follow
instrucons, may result in serious injury or death.
A Fall Protecon Plan must be on le and available for review by all workers. 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. Training must be repeated at regular intervals. Training must not subject the trainee to
fall hazards.
Consult a doctor if there is reason to doubt your tness to safely absorb the shock of a fall event. Age and tness
seriously aect a worker’s ability to withstand falls. Pregnant women or minors must not use this equipment.
ANSI limits the weight of fall protecon equipment users to a maximum of 310 lbs (140kg), CSA limits the weight
of fall protecon 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
aer a fall even may be accelerated for heavy users.
The user of the equipment discussed in this manual must read and understand the enre manual before
beginning work.
NOTE: For more informaon consult the ANSI Z359/CSA Z259 body of standards.
• Avoid moving machinery, thermal, electrical, and/or chemical hazards as contact may cause serious injury
or death.
• Avoid swing falls.
• Follow the weight restricons and recommendaons in this manual.
• Remove from service any equipment subjected to fall arrest forces.
• Remove from service any equipment that fails inspecon.
• Do not alter or intenonally misuse this equipment.
• Consult FallTech when using this equipment in combinaon with components or subsystems other than
those described in this manual.
• Do not connect rebar hooks, large carabiners, or large snap hooks to the FBH dorsal D-rings as this may
cause a roll-out condion and/or unintenonal disengagement.
• Avoid sharp and/or abrasive surfaces and edges.
• Use cauon when performing arc welding. Arc ash from arc welding operaons, including accidental arcs
from electrical equipment, can damage equipment and are potenally fatal.
• Examine the work area. Be aware of the surroundings and workplace hazards that may impact safety, secu-
rity, and the funconing of fall arrest systems and components.
• Hazards may include but not be limited to cable or debris tripping hazards, equipment failures, personnel
mistakes, moving equipment such as carts, barrows, fork lis, cranes, or dollies. Do not allow materials,
tools, or equipment in transit to contact any part of the fall arrest system.
• Do not work under suspended loads.
WARNING
IMPORTANT
MFBH04 Rev A 121219
3
http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
0
http://www.bestmater
ia
ls.com | 1-800-474-7570
http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
0
sales@bestmaterials.com | http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
Distributed by Best Materials® LLC
2.0 Descripon
This Full Body Harness (FBH) comprises the Body Wear component of your Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS).
This manual will discuss the various connecon points with their specic applicaon. When properly worn and
ulized, a FallTech® FBH will allow the user to work safely and comfortably. A FBH is part of a PFAS requiring a
properly rated anchorage and anchorage connector that uses a compable connecng device
appropriate for the fall protecon applicaon.
2.1 Maximum Harness Rang: The FallTech® FBHs are ANSI Z359.11, CSA Z259.10, and OSHA compliant. ANSI
user capacity is 310 lbs.(140.6 kg) including clothing, tools, etc., CSA user capacity is 350 lbs.(160 kg) including
clothing, tools, etc., and OSHA rated capacity is 425lbs (192.8 kg) including clothing, tools, etc.
FallTech® Full Body Harnesses are available in a wide variety of conguraons to address the specic needs in
most workplaces. The suitability of a Full Body Harness for a specic applicaon is determined primarily by the
type and locaon of the D-ring or D-rings on the FBH. See Figure 1 for a summary of the approved applicaons for
each D-ring located on a FBH.
If you have quesons about whether this product is suitable for your applicaon, please consult a competent
person or contact FallTech® for further advice.
Figure 1 - Harness Connecon Points
CSA
Class Applicaon Pictogram Explanaon
Class A Fall Arrest
The dorsal D-ring is the aachment point is located on the back of your full
body harness (FBH). It is to be used for fall arrest or restraint only,
connecng devices for these applicaons include Energy Absorbing
Lanyards, Self-Retracng Lifelines, and Restraint lanyards.
Class P Work
Posioning
Work posioning D-rings are located adjacent to each hip, the intended
use is with a posioning lanyard when posioning on a vercal surface (e.g.
tower applicaons, rebar tying, etc.). This system is a primary system and
should always be used in conjuncon with a fall arrest system.
Class E Rescue
Located on each shoulder of the FBH, these D-rings are intended for
conned space entry and retrieval. They can also be used in other rescue
applicaons where limited access is an issue.
Class D Decent May be located at the sternal posion of the harness or have one or two
D-rings located below the waist (e.g. bosun’s chair).
Class L Ladder
Climbing
Harnesses with a sternal D-ring can be aached to a vercal ladder
climbing system. The sternum locaon can be used in conjuncon with a
ladder climbing device which allows for no more than a 9-inch (22.5 cm)
connecon.
3.0 Applicaon
3.1 Purpose: The FallTech® FBH is designed for use as a component in a PFAS, to provide a combinaon of worker
mobility and fall protecon as required for inspecon work, general construcon, maintenance work, oil
producon, conned space work, or any applicaon where fall protecon is required.
3.2 Personal Fall Arrest System: A PFAS is typically composed of an anchorage and a FBH, with an energy
absorbing connecng device, i.e., an EAL, an SRD, or a Fall Arrester Connecng Subsystem (FACSS), aached to the
dorsal D-ring of properly ed and adjusted FBH. All uses and applicaons of a FBH with this equipment requires
the FBH to be properly ed and adjusted to the user. Failure to properly t the FBH to the user could result in
serious injury or death.
NOTE: PFAS components used in conjuncon with this FBH should comply with ANSI Z359/CSA Z259 and
applicable OSHA regulaons.
3.3 Applicaon Limits: Take acon to avoid moving machinery, sharp edges, abrasive surfaces, and thermal,
electrical and chemical hazards as contact may cause damage to fall protecon equipment, or serious injury, or
death.
3.4 Approved Applicaons: Figure 1 is a summary of the approved applicaons for each D-ring locaon on the
FBH. This list is not all-inclusive, but is intended to ancipate the most common applicaons in which this product
may be used. If you have quesons about whether this product is suitable for your parcular applicaon, please
consult a competent person or contact FallTech®.
MFBH04 Rev A 121219
4
http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
0
http://www.bestmater
ia
ls.com | 1-800-474-7570
http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
0
sales@bestmaterials.com | http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
Distributed by Best Materials® LLC
3.5 Restricted Applicaons: Not all Full Body Harnesses are built alike, and each product has dierent features.
There are some applicaons for which our products may not be ideally suited. Below are a few restricons to
consider before using your FallTech® Full Body Harness:
3.5.1 Harsh Chemical Environments: Acids and other causc chemicals may cause damage to this FBH, its
components and other elements for your Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS). Damage from chemical exposure can
be dicult to detect and FallTech® recommends inspecon before each use and frequent replacement. FallTech®
does manufacture products which are suited to harsh environments. For addional details, please contact
Customer Service or your local FallTech® sales representave.
3.5.2 Arborist Applicaons: This product should never be used in arborist applicaons or tree trimming
applicaons.
3.5.3 Welding: FallTech® recommends the use of Aramid webbing FBH’s (Kevlar® or Nomex®) for welding and
other applicaons where the harness may be exposed to extremely high temperatures.
3.5.4 Heavyweight: Most FallTech® FBH’s are rated for a maximum capacity of 425 lbs (user, clothing, tools, and
equipment), provided they are used in conjuncon with other FallTech® EALs or FallTech® SRLs rated for a
heavyweight user. Be sure to check the product label for the capacity of your specic FallTech® product.
3.5.5 Extended Free Falls: FallTech® FBH’s are rated for a maximum free fall of 6 feet. FallTech® FBH’s may be
used in applicaons where there may be exposure to free falls of up to 12 feet, provided that a properly rated
FallTech® energy absorbing lanyard is used.
4.1 Capacity: To maintain ANSI Z359 compliance, limit user weight to a range of 130-310 lbs. (59-140 kg), includ-
ing clothing, tools, etc. To maintain CSA Z259 compliance, limit user weight to a range of 120-350 lbs. (54-160 kg),
including clothing, tools, etc.
4.2 Compability of Connectors: Connectors are considered to be compable with connecng elements when
they have been designed to work together in such a way that their sizes and shapes do not cause their gate
mechanisms to open inadvertently regardless of how they become oriented. Connectors must be compable
with the anchorage or other system components. Do not use equipment that is not compable. Non-compable
connectors may unintenonally disengage, see Figure 2 for some examples of incorrect connecons.
4.0 System Requirements
Equipment is designed for use with approved components and subsystems only. Substuons or replacements
made with non-ANSI Z359 or CSA Z259 compliant components or subsystems may jeopardize compability of
equipment and may aect the safety and reliability of the complete system. Ensure a competent persons assess
the compability between the connectors if non-FallTech components are used for fall protecon.
Figure 2 - Incorrect Connecons
ANever connect two acve components (snap hooks or carabiners) to each other.
BNever connect two acve components (snap hooks or carabiners) to a single D-ring at the same me.
CNever connect in a way that would produce a condion of loading on the gate.
D
Never aach to a object in a manner whereby the gate (of the snap hook or carabiner) would be
prevented from fully closing and locking. Always guard against false connecons by visually inspecng for closure
and lock.
ENever aach explicitly to a constuent subcomponent (webbing, cable or rope) unless specically provided for by
the manufacturer’s instrucons for both subcomponents (snap hook or carabiners and webbing, cable or rope).
FNever aach in a manner where an element of the connector (gate or release lever) may become caught on the
anchor thereby producing addional risk of false engagement.
GNever aach a spreader snap hook to two side/posioning D-rings in a manner whereby the D-rings will engage the
gates; the gates on a spreader must always be facing away from the D-rings during work posioning.
MFBH04 Rev A 121219
5
http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
0
http://www.bestmater
ia
ls.com | 1-800-474-7570
http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
0
sales@bestmaterials.com | http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
Distributed by Best Materials® LLC
4.4 Personal Fall Arrest System Anchorage Strength: An anchorage selected for PFAS applicaon must have the
strength to sustain a stac load applied in the direcon permied by the PFAS of at least:
a. Two mes the maximum arrest force permied when the cercaon exists, or
b. 5,000 lbs (22 kN) in the absence of cercaon
5.0 Installaon and Use WARNING
Do not alter or intenonally misuse this equipment. Consult FallTech when using this equipment in
combinaon with components or subsystems other than those described in this manual. All components or
subsystems used with the FBH discussed in this manual must be in compliance with ANSI Z359, CSA Z259,
and/or OSHA.
Do not use rebar hooks, large carabiners, or large snap hooks to connect to the FBH dorsal D-rings or to any
small diameter non-compable anchor point as this may cause a roll-out condion and/or unintenonal
disengagement. Use cauon. Take acon to avoid sharp and/or abrasive surfaces and edges when possible.
5.1. Plan the Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS): Examine the work area and take acon to address hazards. Falls
are a serious hazard when working at height. Training and equipment are the tools of fall hazard management.
There are several closely related facets of fall hazard management with a PFAS;
• Anchorage
• Minimum Required Fall Clearance (MRFC)
• Swing Fall and Expanded Work Zone
• Overhead (above the FBH D-ring) Anchorage
• Non-Overhead (below the FBH D-ring) Anchorage
• Rescue Plan
5.2 Minimum Required Fall Clearance: The MRFC is the minimum distance a user needs between himself and
the nearest obstrucon (or ground) below the walking/working surface to avoid serious injury or death in case
of a fall event. The user of this equipment must determine the MRFC for units discussed in this manual to ensure
adequate clearance exists. Connecng subsystems are Self-Retracng Lifelines (SRLs), Energy Absorbing Lanyards
(EALs), and Fall Arresters. Refer to the user manuals to determine the specic MRFC for addional informaon.
In addion to the fall clearance informaon of the connecng subsystem, the FBH will stretch during a fall event.
FallTech® recommends using 1.5 (0.46m) to account for overall stretch and D-ring length added to the MFRC
calculaon. If a D-ring extension is being used, the length of the extender will need to be added to the overall fall
clearance calculaon.
5.3 Rescue Plan: Rescue operaons require specialized equipment that is beyond the scope of this manual. See
ANSI Z359.4-2013 or CSA Z259.2.3-16.
5.4 Pre-Use Inspecon: FallTech requires that the following steps be taken during each inspecon prior to use of
this Full Body Harness.
1. Check the webbing for cuts, fraying, and signs of damage from excessive wear or abrasion. Also
check for excessive dirt, grease, oil, paint, or other surface contaminaon or discoloring. If any
of these condions are discovered during the inspecon, remove the FBH from service.
2. Check all stch locaons. Ensure that each stch is intact with no loose, frayed, or torn threads. If
any of the stch locaons shows signs of damage or excessive wear, remove the harness from
service.
3. Look for signs that the harness has been exposed to fall arrest forces. Every FallTech FBH has two
load-indicang safety pleats with labels stched on the back torso straps, below the back D-ring. If
these stched pleats are torn or if the warning is exposed on the safety tabs, remove the harness
from service. See Figure 3.
4. Ensure that the labeling is present and legible. If the labels and warnings are missing or illegible,
remove the harness from service.
Figure 5 : Impact Indicator
A
A B
B
Impact Indicator Intact Impact Indicator Has Been Subjected to Fall
Event or Equivalent Forces
IMPACT
INDICATOR
IMPACT
INDICATOR
! STOP!
REMOVE
FROM SERVICE
AImpact indicator intact
B
Impact indicator broken, or has been
subjected to a fall event or equivalent
forces
AB
Figure 3 - Impact Indicator
4.3 Making Connecons: Only use self-locking connectors with this equipment. Only use connectors that are
suitable to each applicaon. Ensure all connecons are compable in size, shape, and strength. Do not use
equipment that is not compable. Visually ensure all connectors are fully closed and locked. Connectors (snap
hooks, rebar hooks, and carabiners) are designed for use only as specied in each product’s user instrucon
manual.
MFBH04 Rev A 121219
6
http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
0
http://www.bestmater
ia
ls.com | 1-800-474-7570
http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
0
sales@bestmaterials.com | http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
Distributed by Best Materials® LLC
5. Inspect all metal hardware (D-rings, buckles, adjusters, grommets, etc.). Look for hardware that is
bent, cracked, or deformed. Look for sharp edges and burrs. Also, check for signs of corrosion.
Ensure that none of the metal hardware has an excessive build-up of dirt, grease, oil, paint, or any
other substance or contaminant. If any of these condions exist, remove the FBH from service.
6. Check the buckles and adjusters for proper funcon. Ensure that all buckles can be easily and
securely fastened and that all adjusters can be operated allowing the webbing to pass through when
loosened, and to be held ght when under tension. If the buckles and/or adjusters do not pass
inspecon, remove the FBH from service.
7. If the FBH fails to pass inspecon on any of these points, or if there is any doubt as to whether it is in
proper working order, remove the FBH from service.
5.5 Donning the Full Body Harness: A Full Body Harness must be worn with all fasteners and adjusters connected
and should be adjusted to t the user snugly. Failure to properly don, wear, and adjust the FBH can result in se-
vere injury or death in the event of a fall. To ensure proper donning and adjustment, follow the steps in Figure 4.
D
E
Figure 3A: Donning Instrucons
A
A B C D E
C
B
Aer inspecng the harness grab the dorsal (back) D-ring and shake the harness to ensure all
straps are tangle free.
Unfasten all buckles. Place one arm through the harness. Ensure the dorsal D-ring is on the back.
Place the other arm through the other side of the harness and posion all the straps.
Reach between the legs and pull one leg strap forward. Pass the end of the leg strap through
the buckle. Repeat for the other leg strap. The leg straps are aached to the harness at the
sub-pelvic strap. This strap is one of the main load bearing straps in the harness. Ensure the
sub-pelvic strap fits snug under the buocks.
Connect chest strap by aaching the mang buckle closers. Adjust torso straps, and readjust the
leg straps and the chest strap if necessary. Ideal posion for the chest strap is about six inches
below the shoulders. Adjust waist belt to a snug fit.
Ensure all appropriate buckles are fastened and that the strap ends are secured. Ensure the
dorsal and sternal (if so equipped) D-rings are correctly located. The sternal D-ring should be in
the center of the chest, between the pectoral muscles, above the solar plexus. The dorsal D-ring
must be in the centered between the shoulder blades.
AAer inspecng the harness, grab the dorsal (back) D-ring and shake the harness to ensure all straps are tangle free.
BUnfasten all buckles. Place one arm through the harness. Ensure the dorsal D-ring is on the back. Place the other arm
through the other side of the harness and posion all the straps.
C
Reach between the legs and pull one leg strap forward. Pass the end of the leg strap through the buckle.
Repeat for the other leg strap. The leg straps are aached to the harness at the sub-pelvic strap. This strap is one of
the main load bearing strap in the harness. Ensure the sub-pelvic strap ts snug under the buocks.
D
Connect chest strap by a aaching the mang buckle. Adjust torso straps, and readjust the leg straps and the chest
strap if necessary. Ideal posion for the chest strap is about six inches below the shoulders. Adjust waist belt to a snug
t, if applicable.
E
Ensure all appropriate buckles are fastened and that the strap ends are secured. Ensure the dorsal and sternal (if
so equipped) D-rings are correctly posioned. The sternal D-ring should be in the center of the chest, between the
pectoral muscles, above the solar plexus. The dorsal D-ring must be centered between the shoulder blades.
Figure 4 - Donning Instrucons
5.5.1 Buckles: FallTech® Full Body Harnesses uses dierent buckles for fastening dierent parts of the harness.
5.5.2 Tongue and Buckle: See Figure 5 for instrucons.
AGrasp each end of the fastener.
BPass the tongue end of the strap through the buckle and nd the proper hole for the desired ghtness.
CFasten together.
DTo check proper t, a at hand may pass under the strap, but cannot form a st.
EEnsure all loose ends are properly tucked into webbing keepers so any loose webbing will not get tangled in
equipment.
Figure 5 - Tongue and Buckle Instrucons
MFBH04 Rev A 121219
7
http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
0
http://www.bestmater
ia
ls.com | 1-800-474-7570
http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
0
sales@bestmaterials.com | http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
Distributed by Best Materials® LLC
5.5.3 Pass Through and Sloed Pass Through Buckles: See Figure 6 for instrucons.
A
A1
B
B1
C
C1
D
D1
A and A1 Grasp each end of the fasteners.
B and B1 Turn the pass-through end of keeper sideways so it will pass into the keeper’s holder.
C and C1 Allow the pass-through end to turn back to its correct angle so it will not dislodge from the keeper.
D and D1 To check proper t, a at hand may pass under the strap, but cannot form a st.
Ensure all loose ends are properly tucked into webbing keepers so any loose webbing will not get tangled in equipment.
Figure 6 - Pass Through and Sloed Pass Through Buckle Instrucons
5.5.4 Quick Connect Buckles: See Figure 7 for instrucons.
Verification
indicator
Verification
window
PUSH PUSH
OPEN
A
Verification indicator (unlocked)
PUSH PUSH
OPEN
A1
Verification
window
PUSH PUSH
LOCKED
B
Verification indicator (locked)
PUSH PUSH
LOCKED
B1
Verification
window
PULL PULL
VERIFY
LOCK
C
Verification indicator (locked)
PULL PULL
VERIFY
LOCK
C1
A and A1 Grasp the male end of the keeper and the receiver.
B and B1 Insert the male end into the receiver and push to ensure closure.
C and C1 Check the vericaon indicators to
ensure the male end is properly seated.
Ensure all loose ends are properly tucked into webbing keepers so any loose webbing will not get tangled in equipment.
Figure 7 - Quick Connect Buckle Instrucons
5.5.5 Conrmaon of Proper Fit: Conrm torso length adjustment so the shoulder straps are not applying
unnecessary pressure on the shoulders. Worker should be able to move around freely without the harness
causing restricon in movement.
• Chest strap is six inches below the throat
• Torso length adjustment does not apply unnecessary pressure on the shoulders or allows leg straps
to sag
• Dorsal D-ring is in between the shoulder blades
• Leg straps ghtened to allow no more than a at hand to pass through
MFBH04 Rev A 121219
8
http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
0
http://www.bestmater
ia
ls.com | 1-800-474-7570
http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
0
sales@bestmaterials.com | http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
Distributed by Best Materials® LLC
6.0 Maintenance, Service, and Storage
6.1 Maintenance: Clean the FBH with water and mild detergent if necessary. Do not allow excessive build-up of
dirt, paint, or other agents that may cause damage or hardening of the web bers on any webbing. Hardening of
the bers of the web from external elements may result in a loss of strength or alter the properes of the web in a
manner that could cause the FBH to fail or to perform incorrectly.
6.2 Proper Care:
• Keeping the FBH clean and free of contaminants will greatly increase the service life.
• Mold and mildew due to damp storage will reduce the service life.
• Use a damp rag and a mild soap and water soluon to clean the hardware on this FBH (D-rings,
buckles, adjusters, etc.). Wipe the hardware dry with a clean so cloth.
• DO NOT use heat to dry.
• DO NOT use any solvents or petroleum products to clean this FBH.
• DO NOT aempt to repair or modify this FBH or any of its components. Such aempts will void the
warranty and may result in serious injury or death.
6.3 Storage: Hang to store, out of direct sunlight. Avoid exposure to chemical agents and vapors, airborne debris,
and water ingress. Store units tagged as “UNUSABLE” in a clearly marked area to prevent inadvertent use. Inspect
any unit that has been stored for an extended me in accordance with the procedures detailed in Secon 7.
7.0 Inspecon
7.1 Pre-Use Inspecon: Please review the Pre-Use Inspecon guidelines in Secon 5.4 for inspecon
requirements.
7.2 Inspecon Frequency: FallTech requires all fall protecon equipment to be inspected by a competent person
other than the user at least once each year or more frequently if the condions exist. FallTech strongly recom-
mends that a competent person conducts a hazard assessment of the environment and determines the length
of the inspecon intervals due to the site condions. The competent person inspecon shall be recorded on an
inspecon log, including all deciencies. This inspecon should also be used as an opportunity to train any
authorized persons with respect to deciencies that they have failed to observe on their daily inspecons.
Inspecon and Revalidaon
Type of Use Applicaon Examples Example Condions of Use
Worker
Inspecon
Frequency
Competent
Person
Inspecon
Frequency
Infrequent to
Light Use
Rescue and conned
space, factory
maintenance
Good storage
condions, indoor or
infrequent outdoor use, room
temperature, clean
environments
Before each
use Annually
Moderate to
Heavy Use
Transportaon,
residenal
construcon, ulies,
warehouse
Fair storage
condions, indoor and
extended outdoor use, all
temperatures, clean or dusty
environments
Before each
use
Semi-annually to
annually
Severe to
Connuous
Use
Commercial
construcon, oil
and gas,
mining, foundry
Harsh storage
condions, prolonged or
connuous outdoor use, all
temperatures, dirty
environments
Before each
use
Quarterly to
semi-annually
7.3 Life Span: The Service Life is determined through a thorough inspecon. Whenever the FBH fails to pass the
inspecon as outlined in this manual it should be removed from service.
7.3.1 Service Life: FallTech does not issue a xed service life for its products. A product may be used indenitely
as long as it passes both the pre-use inspecon and the competent person inspecons described above. If the
product fails inspecon, it should be removed from service.
7.4 Inspecon Results: If an inspecon reveals defects in or damage to the equipment, inadequate maintenance
or acvated fall force indicators, mark as “UNUSABLE” and remove the equipment from service.
MFBH04 Rev A 121219
9
http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
0
http://www.bestmater
ia
ls.com | 1-800-474-7570
http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
0
sales@bestmaterials.com | http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
Distributed by Best Materials® LLC
7.5 Inspecon Document: Record inspecon results on the Inspecon Record provided on the following page, or
on a similar document.
Inspecon Record
Model #:_________________________________ Serial #:___________________ Date of Manufacture:________________
INSPECTION
DATE INSPECTOR COMMENTS PASS/
FAIL CORRECTIVE ACTION NEEDED APPROVED BY
MFBH04 Rev A 121219
10
http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
0
http://www.bestmater
ia
ls.com | 1-800-474-7570
http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
0
sales@bestmaterials.com | http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
Distributed by Best Materials® LLC
8.0 Labels
The labels must be present and legible.
MFBH04 Rev A 121219
11
http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
0
http://www.bestmater
ia
ls.com | 1-800-474-7570
http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
0
sales@bestmaterials.com | http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
Distributed by Best Materials® LLC
9.0 Denions
The following are general denions of fall protecon terms as dened by ANSI Z359.0-2012.
Anchorage -A secure connecng point or a terminang component of a fall protecon system or rescue system
capable of safely supporng the impact forces applied by a fall protecon system or anchorage subsystem.
Anchorage Connector - A component or subsystem that funcons as an interface between the anchorage and
a fall protecon, work posioning, rope access or rescue system for the purpose of coupling the system to the
anchorage.
Arrest Distance - The total vercal distance required to arrest a fall. The arrest distance includes the deceleraon
distance and acvaon distance.
Authorized Person – A person assigned by the employer to perform dues at a locaon where the person will be
exposed to a fall hazard.
Available Clearance - The distance from a reference point, such as the working plaorm, to the nearest
obstrucon that an authorized person might contact during a fall which, if struck, could cause injury.
Capacity - The maximum weight that a component, system or subsystem is designed to hold.
Cercaon - The act of aesng in wring that the criteria established by these standards or some other
designated standard have been met.
Cered Anchorage - An anchorage for fall arrest, posioning, restraint or rescue systems that a qualied person
ceres to be capable of supporng the potenal fall forces that could be encountered during a fall.
Clearance - The distance from a specied reference point, such as the working plaorm or anchorage of a fall
arrest system, to the lower level that a worker might encounter during a fall.
Clearance Requirement - The distance below an authorized person that must remain clear of obstrucons in
order to ensure that the authorized person does not make contact with any objects that would cause injury in the
event of a fall.
Competent Person - An individual designated by the employer to be responsible for the immediate supervision,
implementaon and monitoring of the employer’s managed fall protecon program who, through training and
knowledge, is capable of idenfying, evaluang and addressing exisng and potenal fall hazards, and who has
the employer’s authority to take prompt correcve acon with regard to such hazards.
Component - An element or integral assembly of interconnected elements intended to perform one funcon in
the system.
Conned Space - OSHA denes a Conned Space as:
• Is large enough for an employee to enter fully and perform assigned work;
• Is not designed for connuous occupancy by the employee; and
• Has a limited or restricted means of entry or exit.
Connecng Subsystem - An assembly, including the necessary connectors, comprised of all components,
subsystems, or both, between the anchorage or anchorage connector and the harness aachment point.
Connector - A component or element that is used to couple parts of the system together.
Deceleraon Distance - The vercal distance between the user’s fall arrest aachment at the onset of fall arrest
forces during a fall, and aer the fall arrest aachment comes to a complete stop.
Energy (Shock) Absorber - A component whose primary funcon is to dissipate energy and limit deceleraon
forces which the system imposes on the body during fall arrest.
Fall Arrest - The acon or event of stopping a free fall or the instant where the downward free fall has been
stopped.
Fall Hazard - Any locaon where a person is exposed to a potenal free fall.
Free Fall -The act of falling before a fall protecon system begins to apply forces to arrest the fall.
Free Fall Distance - The vercal distance traveled during a fall, measured from the onset of a fall from a walking
working surface to the point at which the fall protecon system begins to arrest the fall.
Harness, Full Body - A body support designed to contain the torso and distribute the fall arrest forces over at least
the upper thighs, pelvis, chest and shoulders.
Horizontal Lifeline – A component of a horizontal lifeline subsystem, consisng of a exible line with connectors
or other coupling means at both ends for securing it horizontally between two anchorages or anchorage
connectors.
MFBH04 Rev A 121219
12
http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
0
http://www.bestmater
ia
ls.com | 1-800-474-7570
http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
0
sales@bestmaterials.com | http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
Distributed by Best Materials® LLC
Horizontal Lifeline Subsystem – An assembly, including the necessary connectors, comprised of a horizontal
lifeline component and, oponally, of: a) An energy absorbing component or, b) A lifeline tensioner component,
or both. This subsystem is normally aached at each end to an anchorage or anchorage connector. The end
anchorages have the same elevaon.
Lanyard - A component consisng of a exible rope, wire rope or strap, which typically has a connector at each
end for connecng to the body support and to a fall arrester, energy absorber, anchorage connector or anchorage.
Lanyard Connecng Subsystem - An assembly, including the necessary connectors, comprised of a lanyard only, or
a lanyard and energy absorber.
Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) - An assembly of components and subsystems used to arrest a person in a free
fall.
Posioning - The act of supporng the body with a posioning system for the purpose of working with hands free.
Posioning Lanyard - A lanyard used to transfer forces from a body support to an anchorage or anchorage
connector in a posioning system.
Qualied Person - A person with a recognized degree or professional cercate and with extensive knowledge,
training and experience in the fall protecon and rescue eld who is capable of designing, analyzing, evaluang
and specifying fall protecon and rescue systems.
Self-Retracng Device (SRD) - A device that contains a drum wound line that automacally locks at the onset of a
fall to arrest the user, but that pays out from and automacally retracts onto the drum during normal movement
of the person to whom the line is aached.
Snaphook - A connector comprised of a hook-shaped body with a normally closed gate or similar arrangement
that may be opened to permit the hook to receive an object and, when released, automacally closes to retain
the object.
Swing Fall - A pendulum-like moon that occurs during and/or aer a vercal fall. A swing fall results when an
authorized person begins a fall from a posion that is located horizontally away from a xed anchorage.
Acronyms for Fall Protecon and Fall Arrest
ACTD Acvaon Distance HLL Horizontal Lifeline
AD Arrest Distance MAF Maximum Arrest Force
CSS Connecng Subsystem mm Millimeter
DD Deceleraon Distance PFAS Personal Fall Arrest System
DDV Deceleraon Device PPE Personal Protecve Equipment
FACSS Fall Arrestor Connecng Subsystem SRD Self-Retracng Device
FAS Fall Arrest System TFD Total Fall Distance
FBH Full Body Harness VLL Vercal Lifeline
FF Free Fall VLLSS Vercal Lifeline Subsystem
FFD Free Fall Distance WPS Work Posioning System
Other Acronyms for Fall Protecon and Fall Arrest
RGLS Rope Grab Lanyard Set ANSI American Naonal Standards Instute
EAL Energy Absorbing Lanyard CSA Canadian Standards Associaon
SAL Shock Absorbing Lanyard OSHA Occupaonal Safety and Health
Administraon
cm Cenmeters ASTM American Society for Tesng and Materials
kN Kilo-newtons lbs Pounds (Weight)
RPA Rebar Posioning Assembly TPA Tower Posioning Assembly
MFBH04 Rev A 121219
13
http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
0
http://www.bestmater
ia
ls.com | 1-800-474-7570
http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
0
sales@bestmaterials.com | http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
Distributed by Best Materials® LLC
APPENDIX A
Table 1A: Specicaons for FallTech Full Body Harnesses
Item # Material Specicaons Capacity and Standards
See Annex B
for all Full Body Harness
Part Numbers and
Applicable Standards
Webbing:
Polyester
Coated Polyester
Nylon
Nomex
Kevlar
22.2 kN (5,000 lbs) Min
Connecng Elements:
Plated Alloy Steel
Aluminum Alloy
Insulated Alloy Steel Overmold
22.2 kN (5,000 lbs) Min
Adjusters/Buckles:
Plated Alloy Steel
Aluminum Alloy
Insulated Alloy Steel Overmold
15 kN (3,375 lbs) Min
Single User Capacity:
ANSI User Capacity:
ANSI Z359.11-2014
59 to 140.6 kg Max
(130 to 310 lbs Max)
(combined weight of user, tools,
clothing, etc.)
OSHA User Capacity:
OSHA 1926.502
OSHA 1910.66
59 to 192.8 kg Max
(130 to 425 lbs Max)
(combined weight of user, tools,
clothing, etc.)
CSA User Capacity:
CSA Z259.10-2012
54.4 to 158.8 kg Max
(120 to 350 lbs Max)
(combined weight of user, tools,
clothing, etc.)
MFBH04 Rev A 121219
14
http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
0
http://www.bestmater
ia
ls.com | 1-800-474-7570
http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
0
sales@bestmaterials.com | http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
Distributed by Best Materials® LLC
APPENDIX B
A
Length of Energy Absorbing Lanyard
B
Elongaon/Deceleraon Distance
C
Harness Stretch and Dorsal D-Ring Shi
D
Height of Dorsal D-ring
E
Safety Factor
F
Total Minimum Clear Fall Distance Required
Figure 1 - Minimum Clear Fall Requirement: 6 Energy Absorbing Lanyard
MFBH04 Rev A 121219
15
http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
0
http://www.bestmater
ia
ls.com | 1-800-474-7570
http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
0
sales@bestmaterials.com | http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
Distributed by Best Materials® LLC
A
Length of Energy Absorbing Lanyard
B
Elongaon/Deceleraon Distance
C
Harness Stretch and Dorsal D-Ring Shi
D
Height of Dorsal D-ring
E
Safety Factor
F
Total Minimum Clear Fall Distance Required
Figure 2 - Minimum Clear Fall Requirement: 12 Energy Absorbing Lanyard
Measured from Foot Level Anchorage Connector
MFBH04 Rev A 121219
16
http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
0
http://www.bestmater
ia
ls.com | 1-800-474-7570
http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
0
sales@bestmaterials.com | http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
Distributed by Best Materials® LLC
A
Acvaon/Deceleraon Distance
B
Harness Stretch and Dorsal D-Ring Shi
C
Height of Dorsal D-Ring
D
Safety Factor
E
Total Minimum Clear Fall Distance Required
Figure 3 - Minimum Clear Fall Requirement: ANSI Class A Self Retracng Lanyard
MFBH04 Rev A 121219
17
http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
0
http://www.bestmater
ia
ls.com | 1-800-474-7570
http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
0
sales@bestmaterials.com | http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
Distributed by Best Materials® LLC
A
Acvaon/Deceleraon Distance
B
Harness Stretch and Dorsal D-Ring Shi
fall event
C
Height of Dorsal D-Ring
D
Safety Factor
E
Total Minimum Clear Fall Distance Required
Figure 4 - Minimum Clear Fall Requirement: ANSI Class B Self Retracng Lanyard
MFBH04 Rev A 121219
18
http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
0
http://www.bestmater
ia
ls.com | 1-800-474-7570
http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
0
sales@bestmaterials.com | http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
Distributed by Best Materials® LLC
AAnchorage
B
C
D
E
Figure 5 - Swing Fall Hazard
*A Stretch
Stretch of Vercal Lifeline
B
Length of Energy Absorbing Lanyard
C
Elongaon/Deceleraon Distance
-
fall event
D
Harness Stretch and Dorsal D-Ring
Shi
-
E
Height of Dorsal D-Ring
surface up
F
Safety Factor
Added length for other factors such as
-
*G
Add
A
through
F
Total Minimum Clear Fall Distance
Required
*Must calculate the distance for A
Figure 6 - Managing Stretch
MFBH04 Rev A 121219
19
http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
0
http://www.bestmater
ia
ls.com | 1-800-474-7570
http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
0
sales@bestmaterials.com | http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
Distributed by Best Materials® LLC
Common Fall Protection Applications
AAnchorage
BAnchorage Connector
CEnergy Absorbing Lanyard (EAL)
DFull Body Harness (FBH)
EWalking/Working Surface
APosioning Anchor
BPosioning Lanyard
CFull Body Harness (FBH) with Side D-Rings
DBack-up Fall Arrest
DUFPA1
ARestraint Anchor
BRestraint Lanyard
CFull Body Harness (FBH)
DWalking/Working Surface
EFall Hazard Area
Figure 7 - Fall Arrest (PFAS)
Figure 8 - Work Posioning
Figure 9 - Restraint
MFBH04 Rev A 121219
20
http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
0
http://www.bestmater
ia
ls.com | 1-800-474-7570
http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
0
sales@bestmaterials.com | http://www.bestmaterials.com | 1-800-474-7570
Distributed by Best Materials® LLC
Table of contents
Other Falltech Protection Device manuals
