Scissorsafe SCS003 User manual

SCISSORSAFE LIFELINE SYSTEM
FOR WORK RESTRAINT
COMBINED INSTRUCTIONS
Release date : November 2019

Foreword
These User Instructions have been prepared to describe
the correct use and Installation of the components
needed to install a Temporary Work Restraint System
into a concrete structure that has Scissorsafe Void
Formers cast into the ceilings .
Work Restraint allows operatives the access and
mobility to reach a buildings open perimeters but when
used properly, prevents them from getting into a
position where they can fall.
A Work Restraint System will consist of three
fundamental components
Anchorage Points connecting a Horizontal Lifeline
Safety Harnesses with front & rear anchor points
A connecting Lanyard or Adjustable Work Positioning
Lanyard.

The Work at Height Regulations places duties
upon employers and other duty holders
concerned with managing or carrying out work
at height.
Employers should establish a regime for the
inspection of equipment. It is essential that a
competent person is given the authority to
make objective decisions and take appropriate
action, even if this means rejecting a
component-at the cost of delaying a work task.
The inspection regime should include
•The equipment to be inspected
•User training
•Safe keeping, updating and access of User
record cards
•Frequency and type of inspection relevant
to each component
•Action to be taken if a defective component
is found.
There are also requirements in BS EN 865:2002 and BS
8437 which contain both general and specific
information on periodic inspection of fall protection
equipment.
Scissorsafe system and kit components carry
obsolescence dates and any component that has
reached this date and which has not been rejected for
other reasons, should be withdrawn from service and
not used again.
Good record keeping is essential to establish the age and
conditions of use for products.
Scissorsafe components carry unique serial numbers
that allow the history of the component to be recorded.
If the serial number is lost or becomes illegible, or if
Record cards are lost, please send a request to
Scissorsafe Ltd. and a replacement will be made
available to you.
These can be requested by email at
[e-mail].
This component is intended for use as personal
safety device serving to protect the user in
conjunction with a Safety Harness compliant to
EN 361.
Please refer to the Routine Inspection Checklist
provided with this component before using it to
ensure that it is in a serviceable condition and
is operating correctly.
Users of this Anchorage Device must be trained
in its use and pre-inspection requirements.
Ensure that the Anchor Device is not used outside its
limitations, or for any purpose other than that which it is
intended and that the user has been trained to do.
This component should not be used by anyone that has a
medical condition which could affect their safety when
using it.
Do not make any alterations, additions or repairs to the
Anchorage Device and withdraw it from use immediately
should any doubt arise about its condition.
Ensure the compatibility of other components intended
for use with this Anchorage Device in a Work Restraint
System and always refer to their specific instructions prior
to using them.
Ensure that a rescue plan is in operation, taking into
account all possible rescue scenarios during the work
Important points to consider before using this component
SCS003
SCISSORSAFE ANCHORAGE TOOL

Storage
Store this component in clean, dry conditions
free of dust , oil, or airborne particles,
preferably in its original packaging.
Do not expose to extreme temperatures.-15
deg. And above + 50 deg C.
User record card
A User record log has been provided with this device which should be stored in a dry place, accessible to the
user. Inspections should be carried out by a trained competent person to ensure the safety and integrity of
the component and recorded on the user record card.
Inspections should be carried out on a regular basis taking into account frequency of use and environmental
conditions.
An inspection mast be made at least every twelve months, regardless of usage.
An example of the User Inspection Card is shown
Cleaning
To clean components manufactured from Steel, use low
viscosity lubricant (WD40 or similar ), applied with a
sponge or cloth.
Maintenance
Maintenance of this component should only be carried
out by a trained and competent person who will ensure
that no alterations are made to it.
SCS003
SCISSORSAFE ANCHORAGE TOOL

SCS003
SCISSORSAFE ANCHORAGE TOOL
SCS002
TWO PART VOID FORMER
SCS013
25MM OVAL KARABINER
25KN RATED
COMPONENTS
SCS073 /SCS074
POST DRILLED ANCHOR
SCS050
ANCHOR TO LIFELINE SLING
SCS020
HORIZONTAL LIFELINE 20 mtr
4 USERS
SCS030 - 7
ADJUSTABLE WORK POSITIONING
LANYARD
SCS015
ADJUSTABLE WORK RESTRAINT
LANYARD
SCS021
ENDURANCE HARNESS

Anchorage points –Scissorsafe anchor
points
These will have been cast into the
concrete ceilings as single user points
or in pairs for multi-user temporary
horizontal lifelines
Identify cast-in anchor points
Remove the nailing disk from the
ceiling to expose the anchor point
The Scissorsafe anchorage tool is a
mechanical device that does not need
to be drilled into the concrete, it is
inserted into pre-formed voids cast
into the concrete.
SCS003
SCISSORSAFE ANCHORAGE TOOL

Lock the Scissorsafe anchor tool into the
ceiling using one of the 25mm oval
karabiners ensuring that the karabiner
gate is fully closed and tightened
Insert Scissorsafe anchor tool until fully
engaged into the ceiling void
SCS003
SCISSORSAFE ANCHORAGE TOOL

Only connect to the Scissorsafe Anchorage
Tool using a 25m m Oval Karabiner. This h as
a locking effect on the Anchorage action.
Do not try to force a larger diameter
connector into the Anchor.
A smaller diameter connector may allow
the Anchor to exit the void.
SCS003
SCISSORSAFE ANCHORAGE TOOL
These connection methods are to be used only in a Rescue
These connection methods should never be used

Storage
Store this component in clean, dry conditions free
of dust , oil, or airborne particles, preferably in its
original packaging.
Do not expose to extreme temperatures.-15 deg.
And above + 50 deg C.
Maintenance
Maintenance of this component should only be
carried out by a trained and competent person
who will ensure that no alterations are made to it.
User record card
A User record log has been provided with this device which should be stored in a dry place, accessible to the
user. Inspections should be carried out by a trained competent person to ensure the safety and integrity of
the component and recorded on the user record card.
Inspections should be carried out on a regular basis taking into account frequency of use and environmental
conditions.
An inspection mast be made at least every twelve months, regardless of usage.
An example of the User Inspection Card is shown
Cleaning
To clean components manufactured from rope or
Webbing, use warm water and mild detergent,
applied with a sponge or soft nylon brush. Ensure that
it is thoroughly rinsed with clean water and allow to
drip-dry. Do not use until it is completely dry.
Do not rinse in water heated to over 40 degrees or
over, don’t use bleach or detergents unsuitable for
bare skin.
Don’t use wire brushes or scouring agents, jet wash or
other power products.
Do not expose Rope or Webbing components to
heating sources or try to accelerate the drying
process.

The Temporary Horizontal Lifeline is the primary anchorage connector in any
Work Restraint System and forms the link via Anchorage Slings to the 15kN
rated Anchorage Points supporting each end of it.
Its principle application is when used to provide long, unobstructed
anchorage running lines up to 20 metres in length for Work Restraint.
Anchorage Points
Please refer to the Instruction manual
section for Anchors.
Scissorsafe Anchorage Points
These will have been cast into the
concrete ceilings in pairs.
Remove the orange nailing disks from the
ceiling
Post-drilled anchors
Choose their positions carefully to
optimize the length of the lifeline they will
support. Space them in pairs
approximately 400mm apart.

Attach the Anchor to Lifeline
Sling (SCS050) to the Anchors
with the 25mm Oval
Connectors
Repeat step 1 ( build a twin
anchored sling ) at the lifeline
termination point.

Before opening the Lifeline bag,
attach the short end connector to
the large connector on the
Anchor to Lifeline Sling
Ensure that any connecting
components eg Karabiners or
Rope Connectors are free of
sharp edges or burrs that could
cut into the lifelines webbing.
Remove the lifeline from the
bag and fully unfurl then
connect to the Lifeline
anchorage sling at the
lifeline termination point
ensuring that the lifeline is
free of twists.

When the lifeline s connected at both
ends, pull the slack webbing through the
ratchet
Tension the lifeline by pumping the ratchet
handle Ensure that at least one and a half
complete revolutions of the spreader bar
have been made
To prevent jamming, ensure that the
spreader bar is not overloaded with
webbing. if overloading occurs, release the
webbing from the ratchet mechanism and
re-tension.
Do not use additional bars or levers to
induce a higher tension into the lifeline
When tensioning is complete, position the
ratchet in the locked position, then pack
away and surplus webbing into the storage
bag and buckle up to remove the trip
hazard.

There is a wear-indicator
woven into this Lifeline.
When this becomes
evident, please remove
the Lifeline from use.
PLEASE NOTE
Lifelines can become
worn prematurely if
incorrect connectors are
used between Lanyard
and Lifeline.
This is how the Lifeline
will look when anchored
and tensioned at the
Webbing Termination
end.
This is how the Lifeline
will look when anchored
and tensioned at the
storage bag end.
Please contact us if you are in any doubt about
connecting or using a Temporary Lifeline.

Storage
Store this component in clean, dry conditions free of
dust , oil, or airborne particles, preferably in its
original packaging.
Do not expose to extreme temperatures.-15 deg. And
above + 50 deg C.
Maintenance
Maintenance of this component should only be
carried out by a trained and competent person who
will ensure that no alterations are made to it.
User record card
A User record log has been provided with this device which should be stored in a dry place, accessible to the user.
Inspections should be carried out by a trained competent person to ensure the safety and integrity of the component
and recorded on the user record card.
Inspections should be carried out on a regular basis taking into account frequency of use and environmental conditions.
An inspection mast be made at least every twelve months, regardless of usage.
An example of the User Inspection Card is shown
Cleaning
To clean components manufactured from rope or Webbing,
use warm water and mild detergent, applied with a sponge or
soft nylon brush. Ensure that it is thoroughly rinsed with clean
water and allow to drip-dry. Do not use until it is completely
dry.
Do not rinse in water heated to over 40 degrees or over, don’t
use bleach or detergents unsuitable for bare skin.
Don’t use wire brushes or scouring agents, jet wash or other
power products.
Do not expose Rope or Webbing components to heating
sources or try to accelerate the drying process.
SCS021
ENDURANCE SAFETY HARNESS

Pre-Use Inspection
It is recommended that the
user carries out a suspension
test in a safe place before
using the harness for the first
time, to ensure correct size,
sufficient adjustment and
acceptable comfort.
Fitting instructions
STEP 1
Take the harness by its
shoulder straps, ensure there
are no twists in the straps and
place over shoulders and arms.
STEP 2
Pass leg strap under legs without twisting
and fasten buckles
Ref A –Connector type fitted to Endurance
Harness in Standard and Large sizes.
Ref B –Connector type fitted to Endurance
Premium Harness
Repeat with other leg strap.
Ensure that the loose tails are face
outermost otherwise the buckle will not lock.
STEP 3
Fasten the chest cross strap connector in the same
way as described for the leg connectors, pull on the
webbing tail to adjust.
Ensure that the chest fitting is as tight as possible to
avoid excessive upward movement from the front
Dee connector in the event of a fall.
Adjust shoulder straps as necessary.
Ref C –Front Connection Point.
C
SCS021
ENDURANCE SAFETY HARNESS

STEP 5
Rear ( Dorsal) Anchor Point
Suitable for Fall Arrest or Work Restraint
components ie Self-Retracting Fall
Arrestors, Fall Arrest Lanyards, Work
Restraint Lanyards or Adjustable Work
Positioning Lanyards.
The user may prefer to connect a Short
Lanyard or Harness Tail ( Product code
SCS024 ) which extends the rear
attachment point allowing self
connection of components.
STEP 4
Tighten both leg straps by pulling on the loose tails
Ensure fitting is tight but not uncomfortable.
Retain loose ends with the webbing retaining
slides. Ensure final fit is both secure and
comfortable. If in any doubt please contact us
[e-mail]
Ref D The ideal position of the Rear Dee
Connector is between the shoulder blades as
shown.
4
D
SCS021
ENDURANCE SAFETY HARNESS
Rescue Harnesses
These are fitted with an additional strap and either a loop or ring for
Lanyard attachment
This strap is intended for rescue purposes only (EN1497) however, only
under special conditions it may also be used for EN361 fall arrest.

Storage
Store this component in clean, dry conditions free of
dust , oil, or airborne particles, preferably in its original
packaging.
Do not expose to extreme temperatures.-15 deg. And
above + 50 deg C.
Maintenance
Maintenance of this component should only be carried
out by a trained and competent person who will ensure
that no alterations are made to it.
User record card
A User record log has been provided with this device which should be stored in a dry place, accessible to the user.
Inspections should be carried out by a trained competent person to ensure the safety and integrity of the component
and recorded on the user record card.
Inspections should be carried out on a regular basis taking into account frequency of use and environmental
conditions.
An inspection mast be made at least every twelve months, regardless of usage.
An example of the User Inspection Card is shown
Cleaning
To clean components manufactured from rope or
Webbing, use warm water and mild detergent, applied
with a sponge or soft nylon brush. Ensure that it is
thoroughly rinsed with clean water and allow to drip-
dry. Do not use until it is completely dry.
Do not rinse in water heated to over 40 degrees or
over, don’t use bleach or detergents unsuitable for
bare skin.
Don’t use wire brushes or scouring agents, jet wash or
other power products.
Do not expose Rope or Webbing components to
heating sources or try to accelerate the drying process.
SCS030 - 7
ADJUSTABLE WORK POSITIONING LANYARD

SCISSORSAFE ADJUSTABLE WORK POSITIONING LANYARD
ACCREDITED TO
Certification: EN358
PRODUCT CODE
SCS030 Adjustable Work Positioning Lanyard 3mtr
SCS031 Adjustable Work Positioning Lanyard 5mtr
SCS032 Adjustable Work Positioning Lanyard 7mtr
SCS033 Adjustable Work Positioning Lanyard 10mtr
SCS034 Adjustable Work Positioning Lanyard 15mtr
SCS035 Adjustable Work Positioning Lanyard 20mtr
SCS036 Adjustable Work Positioning Lanyard 25mtr
SCS037 Adjustable Work Positioning Lanyard 30mtr
Terminal point A
50kN rated karabiner
for Lifeline
connections.
Terminal point B
25kN rated karabiner for
Harness connections. *
The Adjustable Work Positioning Lanyard is the link
between the Anchorage Point and the users Harness.
It is designed to be used as part of a Work Restraint or
Fall Restraint System and allows controlled movement
between the Anchorage Point and the leading edge or
perimeter of the structure.
The user retains tension between anchorage and
harness by adjusting the length of rope between
himself and the anchorage point, relative to the
distance he is working from the leading edge using the
grab adjuster which allows one-way adjustment and
keeps him in constant tension so that his forward
movement is restricted from the fall risk.
When connected to an overhead lifeline or running
line, it allows the user movement along its whole
length, ( max 20 metres).
For isolated work operations where less mobility is
needed, the user can connect directly to an Anchorage
Point.
SCS030 - 7
ADJUSTABLE WORK POSITIONING LANYARD

Anchorage & Harness connections
The device is provided with a 25mm Oval karabiner ( Terminal Point B ) at the harness
connection point and a larger 50kN rated karabiner ( Terminal Point A ) that is connected
onto a horizontal lifeline.
Terminal point A
50kN rated
karabiner for
Lifeline
connections.
Terminal
point B
25kN rated
karabiner for
Harness
connections.
Scissorsafe single point anchorage connection
If connecting this Adjustable Work Positioning Lanyard
directly to a Scissorsafe Anchorage device the
connectors should be swapped between terminal
points so that the 25mm Oval Karabiner can be used to
connect and lock the Anchor. The larger Karabiner will
adequately connect to the user’s harness.
It is not permitted to replace these connectors with
any other type of connector or to use linked
connectors.
Adjustment in use
The user retains tension between anchorage and
harness by adjusting the length of rope between
himself and the anchorage point, relative to the
distance he is working from the leading edge,
using the grab adjuster which allows one-way
adjustment and keeps him in constant tension so
that his forward movement is restricted from the
fall risk.
SCS030 - 7
ADJUSTABLE WORK POSITIONING LANYARD