Klein Tools 87475 User manual

Instructions for the Proper Use and Care of
Klein®Occupational Protective Connecting Devices
These instructions apply to all Klein rope
lanyards, aircraft-cable lanyards, nylon webbing
lanyards, deceleration lanyards, deceleration
units, and V-sling harness attachments.
NOTE: For clarity, illustrations in this instruction
booklet do not show any warning tags or labels,
which are attached to each product. Warning
information for V-slings and all lanyards is printed on
a durable label wrapped around the product.
Klein makes a full line of Occupational Protective
Equipment (OPE). Each OPE product is part of an
OPE system for fall arrest, positioning, suspension,
retrieval, or combination application.
Follow the A-B-C Rule when assembling an OPE
system. All personal OPE systems are made up of
three (3) major components: (A) Anchorage,
(B) Bodywear (for example, a full body harness),
and (C) Connecting Device(s).
Klein’s Lanyard Connecting Devices are used to
attach the harness (the “B” component) to a suitable
anchorage (the “A” component) in order to provide
one of the four OPE functions (FallArrest, Positioning,
Suspension, and Retrieval).
Note: A personal fall-arrest system only becomes
active in a fall. If equipment is required to help hold
or place a worker in position, you must use other
OPE systems in addition to the fall-arrest system.
A personal fall-arrest system is designed only to aid
a worker once a fall occurs, and must be used
whenever there is a danger of falling. Where there is
a danger of being killed or injured from a fall, only
use equipment specifically designed for fall arrest.
Introduction
Save these instructions. Klein
connecting devices must NOT be
used by anyone who has not read, understood and
followed all instructions and inspection procedures
contained in this booklet. Failure to observe these
warnings, instructions, and inspection procedures
could lead to serious injury or death. Training and
instruction review should be repeated at regular
intervals by the user and his or her employer.
(C) Connecting Devices
(B) Body Wear
(A) Anchorage
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Introduction (continued)
When using any OPE system, you must be sure the
entire system meets OSHA regulations. Be sure the
primary anchorage is identified and evaluated by a
competent person, as defined by OSHA, at the job
site. A competent person must also determine that
the type of OPE connecting device and harness are
appropriate for the job.
Many connecting devices can be used properly in
more than one OPE system application. For example,
a Klein rope lanyard can be used as a component in
a positioning, suspension, or retrieval system. Other
connecting devices, such as deceleration lanyards
and deceleration units, can only be used for fall
arrest. All Klein OPE connecting devices meet or
exceed all pertinent OSHA regulatory requirements.
The symbols shown above indicate that a particular
connecting device is appropriate for use in one or
more of the following systems:
•in a fall-arrest system, where there is danger of
falling from an elevated position;
Note: This table lists working heights for which OSHA requires the use of a fall-arrest system.
Heights at Which Guarding or Fall Protection is Required by Federal OSHA:
Industry Height or Depth OSHA Standard
General Industry 4 feet 1910.23
1910.66 (Appendix C)
Construction
- Fall Protection 6 feet 1926.500-.503
- Scaffolding 10 feet 1926.450-.454
Steel Erection 15 - 30 feet 1926.750
Perimeters and Over Water 25 feet maximum at perimeter 1926.105
To measure height:
• Measure the distance from the working/walking surface to grade or lower level.
• The worst fall hazard should be considered in each particular application.
It is imperative that qualified
people select OPE system
components to fit the specific job requirements.
Incorrect component choices can cause serious
injury or death.
Double-check the intended function
of any Klein connecting device
before using it. Proper OPE system applications
are identified in the Klein OPE catalog and are
printed clearly on the warning tags, labels and
other literature provided with each product. Misuse
of a connecting device or any other piece of OPE
equipment can result in serious injury or death.
•in a positioning system, where it is necessary to
have your hands free while working on an elevated
surface;
•in a suspension system, where it is necessary to
be positioned and supported from above; or
•in a retrieval system, where it is necessary to
have a quick means of being lifted out of, or pulled
from, a working environment.
Fall Arrest Positioning Suspension Retrieval
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Types of Klein OPE Connecting Devices
Aircraft-Cable Lanyards are designed for use in
positioning, suspension, or retrieval systems. They
are vinyl covered for protection from abrasion. They
have locking snap hooks (Klein-Lok®) permanently
attached at both ends. Common users include
welders and others who must tie off on objects with
sharp edges.
Aircraft-cable lanyards must NOT be used around
live electrical lines or energized equipment. NEVER
use aircraft-cable lanyards alone for fall arrest.
Always use a deceleration unit with aircraft-cable
lanyards for fall arrest.
Rope Lanyards
Rope Lanyards are designed for use in positioning,
suspension, or retrieval systems. They are made of
long-filament nylon or safety-orange polypropylene
and are available in fixed or adjustable lengths. They
have locking snap hooks (Klein-Lok®) permanently
attached at both ends. Special-length lanyards are
available through special order at your authorized
Klein distributor.
Nylon-Filament Rope Lanyards are designed for use
in positioning, suspension, or retrieval systems.
They have excellent elasticity. These lanyards also
have good abrasion resistance.
Polypropylene-Rope Lanyards are designed for use
in positioning, suspension, or retrieval systems.
Polypropylene has excellent dielectric properties and
is ideal for use around live electrical lines, energized
equipment and other electrical OPE applications.
However, take care to keep metal snap hooks away
from live electrical lines or energized equipment.
Note: Rope lanyards can be used with a deceleration
unit for fall arrest.
Aircraft-Cable Lanyards
Nylon-Webbing Lanyards
Do not use aircraft-cable lanyards
near energized equipment.
Nylon-Webbing Lanyards are designed for use in
positioning, suspension, or retrieval systems. They
are made of orange nylon webbing impregnated
with resin for greater durability. Locking snap hooks
are permanently attached at both ends. These
lanyards are available in fixed or adjustable
lengths.
Note: Nylon-webbing lanyards can be used with a
deceleration unit for fall arrest.
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Types of Klein OPE Connecting Devices (continued)
Deceleration Units
On Klein deceleration units, the
uncovering of a red-lettered warning
label inside the leather jacket indicates that the
unit was subjected to a severe impact force;
therefore, the unit must not be used and must be
disposed of immediately.
Deceleration Units are designed solely for use in
fall-arrest systems. They are made of overlapped
nylon webbing, heavily cross-stitched together
with nylon thread and sewn into a protective breakaway
jacket. Available separately or with permanently-
attached lanyards made of nylon rope, aircraft cable,
or nylon webbing.
The Deceleration Lanyard is designed solely
for use in fall-arrest systems. It features an
energy-absorbing inner core made of polyester,
protected by an outer shell made of orange tubular
nylon webbing. Locking snap hooks are permanently
attached at both ends.
On Klein dual deceleration
lanyards, the uncovering of a red-
lettered warning label indicates that the unit
was subjected to a severe impact force;
therefore, the unit must not be used and must
be disposed of immediately.
Deceleration Lanyard
Dual Deceleration Lanyard
The Dual Deceleration Lanyard is designed solely for
use in fall-arrest systems. This “two-legged” lanyard
can be used when 100% tie-off is required. It allows
the user to attach to a new fall-arrest anchorage with
one lanyard leg, while staying connected to the original
fall-arrest anchorage with the remaining lanyard leg.
The Dual Deceleration Lanyard has an energy-
absorbing inner core made of polyester, surrounded by
an outer shell made of orange tubular nylon webbing.
Locking snap hooks are permanently attached at the
ends of both legs and at the deceleration end.
On Klein deceleration lanyards,
the uncovering of a red-lettered
warning label indicates that the unit was
subjected to a severe impact force; therefore,
the unit must not be used and must be disposed
of immediately.
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V-Slings
V-Slings are used in suspension and retrieval systems.
They include two permanently-attached, locking snap
hooks. These hooks connect to the shoulder D-rings of
retrieval harnesses or to the seat-strap D-rings of
suspension harnesses. Klein V-slings are made of
high-quality, nylon-filament rope.
V-slings are designed for retrieval and suspension
purposes only, and are NOT to be used for fall arrest.
Klein OPE connecting devices are constructed
according to OSHA system criteria for occupational
protective equipment.
NOTE: Other types of Klein connecting devices, not
shown here, include rope grabs, boom straps,
anchorage connectors, and retractable lifelines.
Information on their proper use and care is contained
in separate instruction booklets provided with each
product.
NOTE: Special-length lanyards are available.
Contact your authorized Klein distributor.
When working with a lanyard,
keep the amount of slack between
the anchorage and the fall-arrest harness at an
absolute minimum to reduce impact forces in
the event of a fall.
Types of Klein OPE Connecting Devices (continued)
Deceleration Units with Dual Lanyards of Nylon Rope or Nylon Webbing
Deceleration units with dual lanyards are
designed solely for use in fall-arrest systems,
and they can be used when 100% tie-off is
required. They allow the user to attach to a new fall-
arrest anchorage with one lanyard, while still being
connected to the original fall-arrest anchorage with
the remaining lanyard.
The deceleration unit is made of overlapped nylon
webbing, heavily cross-stitched together with nylon
thread and sewn into a protective breakaway jacket.
Two lanyards are permanently attached to the
deceleration unit. Also, locking snap hooks are
attached to the free end of the deceleration unit and
to the free ends of both lanyards.
Available in either nylon rope or nylon webbing.
On Klein deceleration units, the
uncovering of a red-lettered
warning label inside the leather jacket indicates
that the unit was subjected to a severe impact
force; therefore, the unit must not be used and
must be disposed of immediately.
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