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2 : Slip on the shoulder straps one after the other, like a jacket, without twisting the straps.
3 : Buckle and adjust the chest strap as appropriate.
4 and 5 : Buckle and adjust each leg strap after positioning them at the crotch (#4).
(Fastening flat buckles #4) : 1. Lengthen, 2. Shorten
6 : For the model including a work positioning belt (ref NUSL4ECO) fasten and adjust the belt
adjusting strap (#4).
The full body harness with belt is correctly adjusted if :
- All of the straps are correctly adjusted (neither too tight nor too loose), they do not cross each
other and are not twisted.
- The dorsal hooking ring is correctly positioned in line with the shoulder blades.
- The chest strap is correctly positioned in the middle of the chest.
- The ends of all of the straps are held in the elastic strap loops.
VERIFICATIONS
- If there is any doubt on the reliability of the equipment, do not use it without getting the written
authorisation of a person who is authorised to decide on its reuse.
- When setting up the fall-arrest system with other safety components, verify the compatibility of
each of the components and ensure that all of the recommendations in the product instructions
and the applicable standards pertaining to the fall-arrest system are applied. - In particular, ensure
that no safety function of any component is aected by the safety function of another component
and that they do not interfere with each other.
- The belt is approved for a user, including their tools and equipment, for a weight up to 140 kg.
- A person weighing 140kg or less can use this harness if the associated fall arrest systems meet
the normative requirements of stopping a fall with a mass of at least 140 kg.
- When using the 300 mm dorsal attachment extension band with a built-in shock absorbing
lanyard (EN 355), check that the overall combination does not exceed 2m.
- Before every use of a fall-arrest system, the empty space (clearance) required under the user
must be verified so that, in case of a fall, there is no collision with the ground, or with a fixed or
moving obstacle that is within the fall trajectory.
- Via a visual inspection, verify that the equipment is in good condition and that there are no faults:
condition of the straps, seams, adjustment buckles and rings. Ensure that there is no wear, cuts,
fraying, chafing, deformation, traces of rust or discoloration and ensure that the markings are
readable (identification and/or date of validity). Ensure that the buckles are clean and that they
function properly.
USE
- During use, regularly check the fastening and adjustment parts of the harness and the integrated
belt. These components must be protected from any environmental stress: mechanical stress
(impacts, sharp edges, etc.), chemical stress (projection of acids, bases, solvents, etc.), electrical
stress (short-circuit, electric arcs, etc.) or thermal stress (hot surfaces, blowtorches, etc.).
- The fall arrest system must be attached to the dorsal D ring or to the sternal keepers. These
points are identified by letter A (single snap hook) or A/2 (Attachment to connect with each other).
- The use of the harness with a fall-arrest subsystem must be compatible with the instructions
for use of each component of the system and with the standards: EN353-1 / EN353-2 / EN 355 /
EN360 / EN 362. For mobile fall-arrest systems including a rigid (EN353-1) or flexible (EN353-2)
belay support, it is recommended to connect the harness using the sternum anchor points. For
energy absorbers (EN355) or self-retracting fall-arrest systems (EN360), connect the harness to
the dorsal anchor point.
- The anchor point on the structure used to fix the fall-arrest system must be slightly above the
user, and must comply with the minimum resistance requirements specified in the EN 795:2012
standard (R ≥ 1200 DaN). Try not to distance yourself too much from this anchor point in order to
limit the impact of a possible pendulum fall.
- When using a lanyard for work positioning and restraint, its anchor point must be located at the
waist or above. This lanyard must be kept tight.