Viraj SF-FBH(WPB02)A-1057 User manual

The Full Body Harness SF-FBH(WPB02)A-1057 is classed as a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) by the European Regulation 2016/425 and has been shown to
comply with this Regulation through the Harmonized European Standard BS EN 361, EN 358 & EN 813 .
SF-FBH(WPB02)A-1057
Applicable to Full Body Harness
Manufacturer
Certification Body
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SF-FBH(WPB02)A-1057
VIRAJ SYNTEX PVT. LTD., Factory / Office : C-36, UPSIDC Industrial Area, Rooma, Kanpur - 209402 (UP) INDIA
Ph. Web : , E-mail : : [phone], 9839803488, 9839811500, 9839601191 www.vsplgroup.com [email protected]
USER INSTRUCTIONS
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GEPTESZT Kft. - Budapest Gyenes u. 12. 1032, Hungary, Contact No:- [phone]
IDENTIFICATION NO. CE 2233
CAREFULLY READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS HARNESS
The Full body Harness is designed to minimize the risk of/provide protection against the danger of falling from heights. However, always
remember that no item of PPE can provide full protection and care must always be taken while carrying out the risk relation activity. Full body
harness is the only acceptable body holding device that can be fall arrest system. The Product should only be used by a trained and/or otherwise
competent supervision of such a person. .EU declaration of conformity can be accessed on www.vsplgroup.com
PERFORMANCE AND LIMITATIONS OF USE
1. Harness should be the personal property of user.
2. The strength of the anchor device should conform according to EN 795 Type B (Min strength 12 KN).
3. The Full Body Harness should not be used for falling heights of more than 2 mtr.
4. It should not be used in highly acid or basic environments.
5. Protect the harness from mechanical hazards like sharp edges, tools, exposure to sunlight, ultraviolet degradation both during usage,
transportation and storage.
6. Use the dorsal D-Ring & front chest D-Ring for all arrest, lateral D-Rings for work positioning & front waist D-Ring for Rope Access.
7. If the harness has an extension band at the back D-Ring, make sure that the total length of the Lanyard+Energy
absorber+Connectors+extension band is not more than 2.0 ms. The user should carefully read the clearing on the energy absorber.
8. The Consideration should be given to the necessary minimize clearance below the fee of the user in order to avoid collision with the
structure or ground in a hall from a height and the specific advice will be given with the sub-system eg. energy absorber of fall arrester.
Step 1 : Insert your feet into the waist belt such that the right foot enters into the right leg strap while left into the left leg straps.
Step 2 : Now insert your head between the two shoulder straps such that the harness lies completely on your body as shown in Fig. 1.
Step 3 : Now close the parachute buckles of the waist belt both left & right one by one and tighten them to obtain a tight fit.
Step 4 : Close buckles of leg straps one by one & tighten shoulder straps by means of adjustment provided to obtain tight fit as shown in Fig. 2. This
picture is applied on the equipment.
Step 5 : Now use the dorsal D-Ring & the front chest D-Ring for fall arrest. These two fall arrest attachment elements on the harness can be
Step 6 : Now harness is ready for work.
identified by an “A” inscribed over them. The lateral D-Rings are for work positioning, and front waist D-ring is for Rope Access.
INSTRUCTION TO BE FOLLOWED BEFORE USE :
The work positioning lanyard is to be positioned on adjusted in such a way that the anchorage point is maintained at or waist level, the lanyard is
kept taught & free movement is restricted to a maximum 0.6. m.
It is important to carry out a pre use check of the equipment to ensure that it is in a serviceable condition.
Inspect the harness, and the lanyard for any rupture of webbing, rope, seams, buckles, D-ring etc. Do not use in case of any rupture or
defectiveness.
In case of any doubt arising about the condition of any component or system, replace it immediately. If the harness has arrested a fall, withdraw it
from service & return to manufacture or to a competent repair centre. While using the harness, ensure that there is a minimum clearance of 5 ms.
below the user's feet, to avoid him hitting the ground in case of a fall. Before the use of the harness for the first time, the user should carry out a
suspension test in a safe place to ensure that the harness is the correct size, has sufficient adjustment and is of on acceptable comfort level for the
intended use. Apart from Fall Arrest this harness can be used for specific situation in conjunction with Fall Arrestors where front attachment is
needed.
A rescue plan has to be set up before use, for carrying out a rescue operation in case of emergency.
FITTING & SIZING:
Follow Step 1 to Step 5 to wear the harness. Both leg straps as well as shoulder straps are adjustable to fit the size of the user. A harness either too
loose or too light will restrict movement and will not provide the optimum level of protection. The size of the harness is marked on a label attached to
it and it is universal.
Visually inspect the harness before use to ensure that it is in a serviceable condition and operates correctly.
The maximum rated load on work positioning is 150kg. Material of full Body harness is polyester. Prolonged Suspension can cause injury to the
human body & can cause death in the case of inert suspension of the user .Regular suspension intervals are advised.
INFORMATION
A ) For the waist belt the size range in cm, the correct way to put it on and instructions on how to obtain the optimum fit;
B) For the waist belt the essential need to regularly check fastening and adjusting elements during use;
C ) That the waist belt is approved for a user, including tools and equipment, with a weight of up to 150 kg;
D) For the waist belt identification of attachment elements, the correct method of connecting to them, and a clear and unambiguous statement
F) That when using a work positioning system, the user normally relies on the equipment for support, therefore it is essential to consider the
E) a warning that the equipment is not suitable for fall arrest purposes and that a waist belt should not be used if there is a foreseeable risk of
which states the purpose of each attachment element;
need of using a back-up, e.g. a fall arrest system;
the user becoming suspended or being exposed to unintended tension by the waist belt
G) An instruction on how to position and/or adjust the work positioning lanyard so that the lanyard is kept taut;
H) For work positioning a warning to emphasize that it is essential for safety to use an anchor point positioned at or above waist level.

The harness is marked with :
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(vii)
(viii)
The CE mark showing that the
product meets the requirements
of the Regulation 2016/425
Identification of the Manufacturer
Type or Product Code
Batch/Lot No.
Month/Year of Manufacture
Material
Size
Serial No. of the Harness
1- Standard & Year
The user should read and understand
the information before using Harness
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Notification body involved in the
production control phase CE 2233-
2-
3-
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Static strength of the harness -15 KN
5-
GEPTESZT Kft. - Budapest Gyenes
u.12.1032, Hungary,
Contact No:- [phone]
MATERIAL USED : The entire webbing used in these harnesses is made up of polyester and breaking tenacity of webbing & yarns is at least 0.6 N/tex.
WARNING : Ensure that the user instructions are complied with for all other components in the fall arrest system like lanyards, karabiners, etc. The product should be used by a trained
and/or otherwise competent person or the user should be under direct supervision of a person. It is also advised that the equipment shall not be used outside its limitations, or for any
purpose other than that for which it is intended. It should also be taken care that danger may arise by the use of combinations of items of equipments in which the safe function of any one
item is affected by or interface with the safe function of other (It is also essential for the safety of the user, that the anchor device or anchor point should always be positioned, and the work
carried out in such a way, so as to minimize both the potential fall distance. The anchor device/point has to be placed above the position of user). Also the user should always check the
legibility of the product marking.
A : It is important for the user the pre check the instrument to ensure that it is in serviceable condition and operates perfectly.
B : It is important for user to understand that all the parts of the equipment in use should be checked as per the instructions for use.. For example the Textile components like the seams ,
straps etc should be checked for cuts and the metallic parts should be checked for rust, sharp edges etc.
C : The user should use the anchor device confirming to EN 795 with a minimum strength of 12KN and should know how to connect the anchor point.
D : Wearing of a Full Body Harness is required in any area where there is a risk of falling, as it is the only acceptable body holding device that can be used in fall arrest system. The front and
back fall arrest point of the harness should be clearly marked with letter “A” or upper case “Half A” for connecting.
E : It is important to note that for the safety of the user when using a fall arrest system, that there is sufficient free space beneath the work place of the user, before each occasion of use, so
that , in case of fall, there is no collision with the ground or any other obstacle in the fall path.
F : If the instruction for use of the PPE allows to use an energy absorber according to EN 355, indicating that the use has to refer to the markings and instruction for the energy
absorber to know its pulling air. Also take into account all elongation of any PPE that consist the fall arrest system.
G : It is important to provide information on the hazards that may affect the performance of the equipments and also provide the corresponding safety precautions that have to be
observed.. For example extremes in temperature, trailing or looping of lanyards or lifelines over sharp edges, chemical agents, electrical conductivity, cutting, abrasion, climatic
exposure, pendulum falls.
H : Please ensure that the user perfectly healthy and has no medical condition that could effect his safety.
COMPATIBILITY : To optimize protection, in some instances it may be necessary to use the harness with suitable boots/gloves/helmet/ ear defenders. In this case, before carrying
out the risk-related activity, consult your supplier to ensure that all your protective products are compatible and suitable for your application. Also ensure that the product is used by
a trained and/or competent person. Please note that the full body harness is the only acceptable body holding device that can be used in fall arrest system.
STORAGE AND TRANSPORT : When not in use, store the harness in a well-ventilated area away from extremes of temperature. Never place heavy items on top of it. If possible,
avoid excessive folding and preferably store it hanging vertically. If the product is wet, allow it to dry fully before placing it into storage.
REPAIR : If the product becomes damaged, it will NOT provide the optimum level of protection, and therefore should be immediately either replaced or repaired. Never use the
damaged product. Repairing is permitted, provided that it is either done by the manufacturer or a competent repair center or individual approved by the manufacturer.
CLEANING : In case of minor soiling, wipe the full body harness with cotton cloth or a soft brush. Do not use any abrasive material. For intensive cleaning wash the harness in
water at a temperature between 30ºC to 60ºC by using a neutral detergent (pH±7). The washing temperature should not exceed 60ºC. Do not use acid or basic detergents. Follow
the washing instructions absolutely without any deviations.
LIFESPAN : The expected lifespan of the lanyard is 2-3 years but inspection before each use is compulsory. The lifespan greatly depends upon the conditions of usage of the
product.
1.
2.
3.
Type
Identification Mark
Batch No.
5.
6.
7.
Date of Purchase
Date of first Use
Name of User & Signature
IDENTIFICATION
Date Damage observed Repair Comments Next Due Date
4. Month/Year of Manufacture 8. Comments
Name & Date of
The Competent person
MARKING
It is recommended that the harness should be inspected and examined by a competent person for any damage or failure if the need arises, but
at least once a year. The observation should be recorded in the table below. Incase such damages are observed, the full body harness is to be
replaced immediately. The safest useable life of the product is minimum 2 years.
The full body harness shall only be used within a fall arrest according to EN 3663:2008 in combination with a guided-type fall arrester on a
flexible anchor line according to EN 353-2:2002 or lanyard with energy absorber according to EN 354:2010 and EN 355:2002, or a retractable
type fall arrester according to EN 360:2002.
The instructions for use for the individual components are to be observed.
NOTE : Emergency & Medical Information :
Is it appropriate to request medical and other information to assist an individual / harness user with a disability in an emergency?
Employer is permitted to ask employees to self-identify and to indicate if assistance will be needed during an emergency under the following
circumstances : 1) After making a job offer but before work begins 2) By means of periodic surveys of all current employees/ user, as long as
employer makes it clear that self-identification is voluntary and explains the purpose for requesting the medical information. 3) By asking
employees with known disabilities whether they will require assistance in an emergency. Employer will inform all people who are asked about
their possible need for emergency assistance that the information they provide will be kept confidential and shared only with people who have
responsibilities under the emergency preparedness plan.
It is essential and responsibility of the reseller, for the safety of the harness user that if the product is re-sold outside the original country of
language of the country in which the product is to be sold and finally used.
SERVICE and INSPECTION RECORD
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PLEASE READ USER MANUAL BEFORE
USING THE PRODUCT. DO NOT DEVIATE
FROM MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
2233
TYPE : FULL BODY HARNESS
MODEL No.
: SF-FBH(WPB02)A-1057
BATCH NO. : SAMPLE
SERIAL NO. : 0001
MONTH/YEAR : XX/XXXX
MATERIAL : POLYESTER
SIZE : UNIVERSAL
MADE IN INDIA
EN 361:2002
STRENGTH (KN) : 15KN
EN 358:2018
EN 358:2008