Honeywell MFP9720029 Harnesses And Body Belts User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- Honeywell
Table of Contents
- INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
- GENERAL FALL PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS
- WEARING A FULL-BODY HARNESS
- USING A FULL-BODY HARNESS
- USING A BODY BELT
- CALCULATING FALL CLEARANCE DISTANCE
- INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
- PREVENTING SUSPENSION TRAUMA
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
USER
MANUAL
HARNESSES AND BODY BELTS
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Personal Protective Equipment
FULL-BODY HARNESSES AND BODY BELTS
[This user instruction manual covers all Miller and Miller Titan full-body harnesses, as well as body belts (excluding Linemen’s Belts).] Thank you for your purchase of Honeywell Miller fall protection equipment manufactured by Honeywell Industrial Safety.
WARNING
All persons using this equipment must read, understand and follow all
instructions. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. Do not
use this equipment unless you are properly trained.
It is crucial that the authorized person/user of this equipment read and
understand these instructions. In addition, federal law requires employers to
ensure that all users are trained in the proper installation, use, inspection,
and maintenance of fall protection equipment. Fall protection training should
be an integral part of a comprehensive safety program.
Proper use of fall arrest systems can save lives and reduce the potential of
serious injuries from a fall. The user must be aware that forces experienced
during the arrest of a fall or prolonged suspension may cause bodily injury.
Consult a physician if there is any question about the user’s ability to use
this product. Pregnant women and minor children must not use this product.
1 PURPOSE
Honeywell Industrial Safety offers a wide array of full-body harnesses for
every application. While full-body harnesses may be used for positioning,
travel restraint, and rescue, they are the only acceptable form of bodywear
for fall arrest. Harness designs offer superior safety and functionality with
features developed to meet key user needs, such as comfort, fit, ease-of-use,
style, durability, compliance, flexibility, and convenience.
WARNING
Always use a full-body harness for fall arrest. Body belts may be used for
positioning and travel restraint only.
GENERAL FALL PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS
2.1 General Requirements
The user’s organization shall retain the manufacturer’s instructions and make
them readily available to all users.
All authorized persons/users must reference the regulations governing
occupational safety, as well as applicable ANSI or CSA standards. Please refer
to the product labeling for information on specific OSHA regulations, and ANSI
and CSA standards met by the product.
It is essential that the users of this type of equipment receive proper
training and instruction, including detailed procedures for the safe use of
such equipment in their work application. ANSI/ASSE Z359.2, Minimum
Requirements for a Managed Fall Protection Program, establishes guidelines and
requirements for an employer’s managed fall protection program, including
policies, duties, and training; fall protection procedures; eliminating and
controlling fall hazards; rescue procedures; incident investigations; and
evaluating program effectiveness.
Full-body harnesses which meet OSHA and current ANSI/ASSE and CSA standards
are intended to be used with other components of a Personal Fall Arrest System
that limits maximum arrest forces to 1800 lbs (8kN) or less.
Proper precautions should always be taken to remove any obstructions, debris,
material, or other recognized hazards from the work area that could cause
injuries or interfere with the operation of the system.
Always check for obstructions below the work area to make sure the potential
fall path is clear.
Allow adequate fall clearance below the work surface.
To minimize the potential for accidental disengagement, a competent person
must ensure system compatibility.
All equipment must be inspected before each use according to the
manufacturer’s instructions. Additionally, equipment must be inspected by a
competent person, other than the user, on a regular basis, at least annually.
Any product exhibiting deformities, unusual wear, or deterioration must be
immediately discarded in such a manner as to prevent inadvertent further use.
Any equipment subject to a fall must be removed from service.
The authorized person/user shall have a rescue plan and the means at hand to
implement it when using this equipment.
Equipment must not be altered in any way. Repairs must be performed only by
the manufacturer, or persons or entities authorized in writing by the
manufacturer.
Never use fall protection equipment for purposes other than those for which it
was designed. Fall protection equipment should never be used for towing or
hoisting.
Environmental hazards should be considered when selecting fall protection
equipment. Equipment must not be exposed to chemicals, heat, flames, or other
environmental conditions which may produce a harmful effect. Polyester should
be used in certain chemical or acidic environments.
All synthetic material must be protected from slag, hot sparks, open flames,
or other heat sources. The use of heat-resistant materials is recommended in
these applications.
Do not allow equipment to come in contact with anything that will damage it
including, but not limited to, sharp, abrasive, rough, or high-temperature
surfaces, heat sources, electrical hazards, or moving machinery.
Do not expose the equipment to any hazard that it is not designed to
withstand. Consult the manufacturer in cases of doubt.
Never remove product labels, which include important warnings and information
for the authorized person/user.
2.2 Warnings and Limitations
Capacity [See TABLE 1]
The allowable capacity of Miller and Miller Titan harnesses varies among the
requirements of ANSI, CSA, and OSHA. Based on the requirements of these fall
protection standards and on Honeywell’s internal test program, the harness
capacity rating for Miller and Miller Titan harnesses is as shown in TABLE 1.
Users must refer to the variable harness identification label included on the
harness at the time of shipping to verify the standards to which the specific
harness model complies. (Refer to sample variable label in Appendix B.)
System Compatibility
Miller full-body harnesses and body belts are designed for use with Honeywell-
approved components only. Substitution or replacement with non-approved
component combinations or subsystems or both may affect or interfere with the
safe function of each other and endanger the compatibility within the system.
This incompatibility may affect the reliability and safety of the total
system.
WARNING
Always refer to the regulations and standards regarding personal fall arrest
system component requirements and the instructions provided with each
component being used as part of the personal fall arrest system.
Limits of Use
Fall arrest connecting devices shall be attached to the dorsal attachment
element (back D-ring) of the full-body harness unless the application allows
for the use of an alternate attachment. (Refer to 5.1.)
Anchorage Requirements
Anchorage must be capable of supporting 5,000 lbs (22.2 kN) per worker or meet
OSHA 1926.502 requirements for a safety factor of two. ANSI anchorage
requirements are as follows:
- For fall arrest systems, anchorages must withstand a static load of 5,000 lbs (22.2 kN) for non-certified anchorages or two times the maximum arresting force for certified anchorages.
- For positioning systems, anchorages must withstand a static load of 3,000 lbs (13.3 kN) for non-certified anchorages or two times the foreseeable force for certified anchorages.
- For travel restraint, anchorages must withstand a static load of 1,000 lbs (4.5 kN) for non-certified anchorages or two times the foreseeable force for certified anchorages.
- When more than one personal fall arrest system is attached to an anchorage, the above anchorage strengths must be multiplied by the number of personal fall arrest systems attached to the anchorage.
**TABLE 1: Harness Capacity Range***
For harnesses marked compliant with…
ANSI Z359.11 and/or ANSI A10.32 (and OSHA)| 130-310 lbs (59-140kg)
CSA Z259.10 (and OSHA)| Max. 420 lbs (190.5kg)
OSHA ONLY| Max. 400 lbs (181.4kg)
ANSI, CSA, and OSHA| Max. 420 lbs (190.5kg)**
Includes body weight, clothing, and tools.
CSA Z259.10 does not specify a capacity range for harnesses; therefore, the
manufacturer may establish the maximum capacity based on testing in accordance
with CSA requirements and their internal test program.
*Honeywell, as the manufacturer, rates the harnesses to a maximum of 420 lbs
(190.5 kg); however, it is ultimately the responsibility of the user and the
user’s employer to determine if they elect to comply with the ANSI standards
which limit the capacity range to 130310 lbs (59-140 kg).
Note:** For compliance with OSHA 1926.502(d)(16) — If the system is used by
an employee having a combined tool and body weight between 310 lbs. (140.6 kg)
and 420 lbs. (190.5 kg), then the employer must appropriately modify the
criteria and protocols to provide proper protection for such heavier weights,
or the system will not be deemed to be in compliance with the requirements of
OSHA 1926.502(d)(16).
REFERENCED PICTURES AND DIAGRAMS ARE LOCATED IN APPENDIX A ON PAGES 25-35.
WEARING A FULL-BODY HARNESS
3.1 Proper Harness Fit
The correct fit of a full-body harness is essential to proper performance.
Users must be trained to select the size and maintain the fit of their full-
body harness. Users must follow these instructions for proper fit and sizing,
paying particular attention to ensure that buckles are connected and aligned
correctly, leg straps and shoulder straps are kept snug at all times, chest
straps are located in the middle chest area, and leg straps are positioned and
snug to avoid contact with the genitalia should a fall occur. It is extremely
important to maintain a properly fitting harness through the entire duration
of a work shift
3.2 Donning a Harness
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Hold harness by back D-ring. Shake harness to allow all straps to fall in place.
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If chest, waist, and/or leg straps are connected, release straps by unbuckling.
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Slip straps over shoulders so D-ring is located in the middle of the back between shoulder blades.
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Pull leg strap between legs and connect to the corresponding end. Repeat with a second leg strap. Tighten leg straps so that they are snug, but not so snug as to obstruct normal blood circulation in the legs. Connect waist strap/belt, if present. The waist strap/belt should be snug but not binding.
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Connect chest strap and position in mid-chest area 6” (152mm) to 8” (203mm) below the trachea but not below the sternum. If adjustable, tighten the chest strap to keep shoulder straps taut.
Note: If the chest strap is positioned too high, it may move upward during a fall arrest causing the user to risk strangulation.
If the chest strap is positioned too low, or not connected at all, the user will be at risk of falling out of the harness during a fall. -
Tighten shoulder straps until snug.
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After all webbing straps have been buckled, readjust harness fit as needed so that harness is snug but allows full range of movement. Secure excess strap in elastic loop keepers.
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Verify correct harness fit using the following checklist:
• All buckles are properly connected.
• Webbing straps are not twisted and are snug with excess webbing secured in elastic loop keepers.
• Back D-ring is located in the middle of the back between shoulder blades. • Chest strap is positioned in mid-chest area as specified.
Helpful Hint: When not in use, Honeywell recommends hanging the harness by its back D-ring to help it keep its shape and provide
the worker with a starting point when next donning the harness.
3.2.1. Donning a Pullover Front D-Ring Harness
1. If leg straps are connected, release straps by unbuckling.
2. Hold harness by back D-ring and rotate so that the front D-ring is facing you.
3. Grasp shoulder straps directly below the front D-ring with both hands. Place head through the center of harness between the front
and back D-rings.
4. Spin the harness 180 degrees and adjust the harness so that the shoulder straps run vertically over the chest, the front D-ring is
positioned in the mid-chest area, and the back D-ring is located in the middle of the back between the shoulder blades.
5. Pull the leg strap between legs and connect to the corresponding end. Repeat with a second leg strap. Tighten leg straps so that they are
snug, but not so snug as to obstruct normal blood circulation in the legs.
6. Using the friction buckles, adjust shoulder straps until snug.
7. Readjust harness fit as needed so that harness is snug but allows full range of movement. Secure excess strap in elastic loop
keepers.
8. Verify correct harness fit (see Step 8, 3.2 Donning a Harness).
3.2.2. Donning a Ms. Miller Harness (570 / E570)
- Hold harness by back D-ring. Shake harness to allow all straps to fall in place.
- If the chest and leg straps are connected, release straps by unbuckling.
- Holding harness by the shoulder straps, step through the waist strap and slip shoulder straps over shoulders so that the back D-ring is located in the middle of the back between shoulder blades.
- Pull leg strap between legs and connect to the corresponding end. Repeat with a second leg strap. Tighten leg straps so that they are snug, but not so snug as to obstruct normal blood circulation in the legs.
- Tighten waist strap. The waist strap should be snug, but not binding.
- Connect chest strap and position in midchest area 6” (152mm) to 8” (203mm) below the trachea but not below the sternum. Tighten to keep shoulder straps taut.
- After all webbing straps have been buckled, readjust harness fit as needed so that harness is snug but allows full range of movement. Secure excess strap in elastic loop keepers.
- Verify correct harness fit (see Step 8, 3.2 Donning a Harness).
3.3 Buckle Connection & Adjustment Instructions
3.3.1. Cam Buckles
See Fig. 2a & 2b in Appendix A.
3.3.2. Quick-Connect Buckle
See Fig. 3 in Appendix A.
3.3.3. Friction Buckle
See Fig. 4 in Appendix A.
3.3.4. Slotted Mating Buckle
See Fig. 5 in Appendix A.
3.3.5. Tongue Buckle
See Fig. 6 in Appendix A.
USING A FULL-BODY HARNESS
4.1 Use of Attachment Elements (D-Rings/Web Loops) [See Table 2]
4.1.1. Dorsal Attachment Element – Back D-Ring/Web Loop [See Fig. 7a, 7b &
7c in Appendix A]
The dorsal attachment element or back D-ring/web loop shall be used as the
primary fall arrest attachment unless the application allows for the use of an
alternate attachment. The dorsal attachment may also be used for travel
restraint or rescue.
When supported by the dorsal attachment during a fall, the design of the full-
body harness shall direct load through the shoulder straps, supporting the
user, and through the thighs. Supporting the user, post-fall, by the dorsal
attachment will result in an upright body position with a slight lean to the
front with some slight pressure to the lower chest. Considerations should be
made when choosing a sliding versus fixed dorsal attachment element. Sliding
dorsal attachments are generally easier to adjust to different user sizes, and
allow a more vertical rest position post-fall, but can increase full-body
harness stretch.
CAUTION: Due to the nature of soft loop connections, it is recommended
that only soft loops and carabiners be used to connect to soft loop
attachments. Connecting snap hooks to soft loops is not a preferred
connection. However, if a snap hook is used to connect to a soft loop, the
snap hook must be ANSI compliant with a gate strength of at least 3,600 lbs.
(16 kN). (Current CSA standards do not allow the use of snap hooks with soft
loops.)
4.1.2. Sternal Attachment Element – Chest Area Front D-Ring [See Fig. 8a &
8b in Appendix A]
The sternal attachment may be used as an alternative fall arrest attachment in
applications where the dorsal attachment is determined to be inappropriate by
a competent person and where there is no chance to fall in a direction other
than feet first. Freefall shall be limited to 2 ft. (0.6m). Accepted practical
uses for a sternal attachment include, but are not limited to, ladder climbing
with a guided type fall arrester, ladder climbing with an overhead self-
retracting lifeline for fall arrest, work positioning, and rope access. The
sternal attachment may also be used for travel restraint or rescue.
When supported by the sternal attachment during a fall, the design of the
full-body harness shall direct load through the shoulder straps, supporting
the user, and around the thighs. Support the user, post-fall, by the sternal
attachment will result in roughly a sitting or cradled body position with
weight concentrated on the thighs, buttocks, and lower back. Supporting the
user during work positioning by this sternal attachment will result in an
approximate upright body position.
If the sternal attachment is used for fall arrest, the competent person
evaluating the application should take measures to ensure that a fall can only
occur feet first. This may include limiting the allowable free fall distance.
It may be possible for a sternal attachment incorporated into an adjustable
style chest strap to cause the chest strap to slide up and possibly choke the
user during a fall, extraction, suspension, etc. The competent person should
consider full-body harness models with a fixed sternal attachment for these
applications.
WARNING
Never use shoulder, rear-waist, hip, or suspension seat attachment elements
for fall arrest.
4.1.3. Shoulder Attachment Elements – Shoulder D-Rings [See Fig. 9 in
Appendix A]
The shoulder attachment elements shall be used as a pair and are an acceptable
attachment for rescue and entry/retrieval. It is recommended that the shoulder
attachment elements be used in conjunction with a yoke which incorporates a
spreader element to keep the full-body harness shoulder straps separate.
4.1.4. Rear-Waist Attachment Element [See Fig. 10 in Appendix A]
The rear-waist attachment element shall be used solely for travel restraint.
The rear-waist attachment shall only be subjected to minimal loading through
the waist of the user and shall never be used to support the full weight of
the user.
WARNING
Do not use the rear-waist attachment element for any purpose other than travel
restraint.
4.1.5. Hip Attachment Elements – Side D-Rings [See Fig. 11a & 11b in
Appendix A]
The hip attachment elements shall be used as a pair and shall be used solely
for work positioning or travel restraint. Hip attachments are often used for
work positioning by arborists, utility workers climbing poles, and
construction workers tying rebar and climbing from walls.
CAUTION: Do not use the hip attachment elements (or any other rigid point
on the full-body harness) to store the unused end of a fall arrest lanyard as
this may cause a tripping hazard or, in the case of multiple leg lanyards,
could cause adverse loading to the full-body harness and the wearer through
the unused leg of the lanyard.
4.1.6. Suspension Seat Attachment Elements [See Fig. 12 in Appendix A]
The suspension seat attachment elements shall be used as a pair and shall be
used solely for work positioning. Suspension seat attachments are often used
for prolonged work activities where the user is suspended, allowing the user
to sit on the suspension seat formed between the two attachment elements. An
example of this use would be window washers on large buildings.
4.1.7. Suspension Loop Attachment Elements [See Fig. 13 in Appendix A]
The suspension loop attachment elements shall be used as a pair and shall be
used solely for work positioning.
**TABLE 2: Use of Attachment Elements on Full-Body Harnesses***
Attachment Elements
| Fall Arrest| Positioning| Travel Restraint| Rescue|
Other
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Dorsal – Back D-Ring/Web Loop|
√
| |
√
|
√
|
Sternal – Chest Area Front D-Ring|
√
|
√
|
√
|
√
|
Rope Access
Shoulder| | | | √| Entry/Retrieval
Rear – Waist| | |
√
| |
Hip-Side D-Rings| |
√
|
√
| |
Suspension Seat| |
√
| | |
Suspension Loops| |
√
| | |
*This table provides a quick reference guide for approved uses of harness attachment elements; however, all information provided for each different attachment element must be read, understood, and followed to ensure proper use and safety.
4.2 Proper and Compatible Connection to Attachment Elements
WARNING
Always ensure that the connecting device snap hook (or another connector) is
compatible with the harness D-ring, is properly engaged, and is closed and
locked.
IMPORTANT NOTE!
An improper or incomplete engagement is possible when the inside diameter of
the D-ring is very close to the width of the snap hook. As a result, when
attempting to engage the snap hook of a connecting device with a D-ring at the
back of a harness, the user experiences a feeling of proper engagement while
in fact, the snap hook sits only inside the D-ring. This improper or
incomplete engagement is unsafe and is likely to come apart during a fall
arrest.
4.3 Use of Other Harness Features
Pull-Free Lanyard Rings (see Fig. 14 in Appendix A)
Harnesses are equipped with pull-free lanyard rings, also known as lanyard
parking attachments. When a connecting device or lanyard is attached to a
harness D-ring, but a lanyard leg is not currently in use, the unused lanyard
leg shall be stored by connecting it to the lanyard parking attachment. The
lanyard parking attachment is generally located in the sternal area to help
reduce tripping and entanglement hazards.
CAUTION: Do not attach an unused lanyard leg to a work positioning
element or any other structural element on the full-body harness unless deemed
acceptable by the competent person and manufacturer of the harness and
lanyard. This is especially important when using some types of “Y” style or
double-leg lanyards as some load may be transmitted to the user through the
unused leg if it is not able to release from the harness.
Elastic Keepers and Web Finials (see Fig. 15 in Appendix A)
All full-body harnesses shall include keepers or other components which serve
to control loose ends of webbing straps. Miller harnesses are equipped with
elastic keepers to store the loose or excess webbing straps. Some harnesses
are also equipped with web finials on the ends of each webbing strap to
further help secure webbing straps in place. Simply hook the clip of the web
finial to the underlying harness strap.
CAUTION: Do not allow webbing straps to hang freely as loose ends of
straps can get caught in machinery or cause the accidental disengagement of an
adjuster.
D-Ring Extension (see Fig. 16 in Appendix A)
Some specialty harnesses may be equipped with a dorsal D-ring extension. This
dorsal D-ring extension may be used as the fall arrest attachment element in
place of the dorsal D-ring. When not in use, the D-ring extension shall be
stored securely in the elastic keeper designated.
****CAUTION: Do not use dorsal D-ring and dorsal D-ring extension
simultaneously for fall arrest; only one fall arrest attachment element may be
used at a given time.
Always account for the additional length of the D-ring extension when
calculating fall clearance (refer to 6.0).
USING A BODY BELT
A body belt shall be used for positioning or travel restraint only. Body belts may be used in conjunction with a full-body harness; however, the fall arrest attachment elements designated on the harness must be used for fall protection.
WARNING
Do not use a body belt for fall arrest.
5.1 Use of Attachment Elements (D-Rings) [See Table 3]
CALCULATING FALL CLEARANCE DISTANCE
It is essential to understand how to calculate the fall clearance distance
required for each work application to avoid contact with a lower level.
The basic calculations shown in this section and the related diagrams in
Appendix A may be used to determine Required Fall Clearance when using a
shock-absorbing lanyard or self-retracting lifeline in an overhead
application. As many additional variables or factors can affect fall
clearance, it is imperative that the user also refers to the instructions
provided with the connecting device for more comprehensive information. For a
more automated approach to calculating Required Fall Clearance, access the
Miller Fall
Clearance Calculator online:
www.millerfallprotection.com/fallclearance
Fall Clearance Calculation Guidelines:
- Full-body harness stretch is limited to 18 in. (457.2mm) or less. Full-body harness stretch is the amount the full-body harness component of a personal fall arrest system will stretch and deform during a fall, which can contribute to the overall elongation of the system in stopping a fall. It is important to include the increase in fall distance created by full-body harness stretch, as well as the full-body harness connector length, the settling of the user’s body in the full-body harness, and all other contributing factors when calculating total clearance required for a particular fall arrest system. Honeywell Safety Products recommends and includes a 3 ft. (0.9m) safety/stretch factor in its calculations.
- When a D-ring extension is used, add the length of the extension to the fall clearance calculation.
- Shock absorbers will elongate when subjected to fall arrest forces. Refer to the labels provided with the connecting device to determine
the maximum elongation distance, and be sure to use the maximum elongation distance to calculate the required fall clearance.
NOTE: The shock-absorbing lanyard calculation determines required fall clearance from the connection point of the lanyard (to the anchorage connector or anchorage) to the next lower level or obstruction below the work surface. The self-retracting lifeline calculation determines required fall clearance from the work level to the next lower level or obstruction.
SHOCK-ABSORBING LANYARD
FALL CLEARANCE CALCULATION (see Fig. 17a in Appendix A)
[Calculation taken from connection point of lanyard to anchorage connector or
anchorage] Length of Lanyard (LL)
+ Max. Elongation/Deceleration Distance (MED)
+ Height to Worker’s Back D-Ring (H)
+ 3 ft. (0.9m) Safety/Stretch Factor (SF)
= Required Fall Clearance (RFC)
SELF-RETRACTING LIFELINE
FALL CLEARANCE CALCULATION
(see Fig. 17b in Appendix A)
[Calculation taken from work level]
Maximum Arrest Distance (MAD)
+ [Non-Standing Work Position Factor (NSF)]
+ [Swing Fall Factor (SFF)]
+3 ft. (0.9m) Safety/Stretch Factor (SF)
= Required Fall Clearance (RFC)
*The self-retracting lifeline fall clearance calculation assumes the user is standing and performing work directly below the anchor point; otherwise, additional fall clearance is required. Refer to I267–Miller Self-Retracting Lifelines User Instruction Manual for more information regarding the non-standing work position factor and the swing fall factor.
Questions?
Contact Honeywell Technical Service:
1-800-873-5242 (press 4)
TABLE 3: Use of Attachment Elements on Body Belts
Attachment Elements | Positioning | Travel Restraint |
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Rear – Waist |
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Hip-Side D-Rings|
√
|
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Users of personal fall arrest systems shall, at a minimum, comply with all manufacturer instructions regarding the inspection, maintenance, and storage of the equipment. (See ANSI/ASSE Z359.2, Minimum Requirements for a Managed Fall Protection Program regarding user inspection, maintenance, and storage of equipment.)
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7.1 Harness and Body Belt Inspection
Honeywell Safety Products’ inspection requirements incorporate the criteria established by current safety standards. The inspection criteria for the equipment shall be set by the user’s organization, such that it equals or exceeds the criteria required by the manufacturer and the standards with which the organization elects to comply.
Equipment shall be thoroughly inspected by the user before each use, and additionally, by a competent person, other than the user,
at regular intervals of no more than one year for: -
Absence or illegibility of markings/labels.
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Refer to Appendix B: Product Labels for details on accessing harness labels.
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Absence of any elements affecting the equipment form, fit, or function.
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Evidence of defects in or damage to webbing straps including broken fibers, fraying, unspliced, unlaying, kinking, knotting, roping, broken or pulled stitches, excessive elongation, chemical attack, burns, excessive soiling, abrasion, cuts, alteration, excessive aging, and excessive wear. (See TABLE 4.)
To inspect, grasp webbing with hands 6-8 inches (152-203mm) apart and bend webbing in an inverted “U”. The surface tension resulting makes damaged fibers or cuts easier to detect. Follow this procedure the entire length of webbing, inspecting both sides of each strap. -
Evidence of defects in or damage to hardware elements including cracks, breaks, rough or sharp edges, deformation, corrosion, chemical attack, excessive heating, alteration, and excessive wear.
Additionally, perform the following hardware checks:
D-Ring: D-ring should pivot freely.
Tongue Buckles/Grommets: Buckle tongues should be free of distortion in shape
and motion. They should overlap the buckle frame and move freely back and
forth in their socket. The roller should turn freely on the frame. Inspect for
loose, distorted, or broken grommets. Webbing should not have additional
punched holes.
Cam Buckles: Make sure the cam mechanism is free of debris and engages the
webbing properly.
Friction and Slotted Mating Buckles: The outer bars and center bars must be
straight. Pay special attention to corners and attachment points at the center
bar.
Quick-Connect Buckles: Make sure the dual-tab release mechanism is free of
debris and engages properly. Double-check the buckle locking mechanism by
tugging on both halves of the buckle to make sure it is firmly connected and
will not disengage without the use of the release levers.
• Evidence of defects in or damage to integral pads, such as the D-ring pad or
2-slot chest strap adjuster pads, including cracks, breaks, or excessive wear.
• Evidence of deployed or activated fall load indicators.
TABLE 4: Types of Material Damage
Heat | Chemical | Molten metal or flame | Paints and Solvents |
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In excessive heat, rope/
webbing becomes brittle
and has a shriveled brownish
appearance. Fibers will break
when flexed. Should not be
used above 180°F.| Change in color usually
appears as a brownish
smear or smudge. Transverse
cracks when rope/webbing is
bent over a mandrel. Loss of
elasticity in rope/webbing.| Rope/webbing strands fuse
together. Hard shiny spots.
Hard and brittle feel.| Paint which penetrates and
dries restrict movement of
fibers. Drying agents and
solvents in some paints will
appear as chemical damage.
All harnesses are equipped with one of the following fall load indicators:
D-Ring Pad Load Indicator:
The D-ring pad has built-in fall load indicators with pairs of arrows
indicating the location to inspect. If the harness is exposed to fall arrest
forces, the pad will be broken or stretched between ONE OR BOTH of the pairs
of arrows.
Webbing Load Indicator:
Folds sewed into each of the webbing shoulders straps below the back D-ring
pad serve as load indicators. If the harness is exposed to fall arrest forces,
the stitching on ONE OR BOTH of the webbing load indicators will rip, and the
webbing will unfold.
WARNING
When inspection reveals defects in or damage to equipment, inadequate
maintenance of equipment, or evidence of equipment having been exposed to fall
arrest forces or loading, the equipment shall be tagged as “unusable”, removed
from service, and immediately discarded in such a manner as to prevent
inadvertent further use.
7.2 Maintenance and Storage
Basic care of equipment will prolong its service life and will contribute
toward the performance of its vital safety function.
Maintenance and storage of equipment shall be conducted by the user’s
organization in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Unique
issues, which may arise due to conditions of use, shall be addressed with the
manufacturer. Periodically, clean harnesses using a sponge and mild solution
of water and commercial soap or detergent, to remove any dirt, corrosives, or
contaminants. Hang freely to dry, but away from excessive heat, steam, or long
periods of sunlight. When not in use, equipment shall be stored in a manner as
to preclude damage from environmental factors, such as temperature, light, UV,
excessive moisture, oil, chemicals, their vapors, or other degrading elements.
Honeywell recommends changing the harness by its back D-ring to help it keep
its shape and prevent straps from tangling so that it will be ready for the
worker to don when needed.
PREVENTING SUSPENSION TRAUMA
OSHA states that potentially fatal suspension trauma can occur within minutes
while waiting for rescue after a fall, and the average fall rescue time is
approximately 15 minutes. Suspension trauma, also known as suspension
intolerance or orthostatic intolerance, is a serious condition that can be
controlled with good harness design, prompt rescue, and post-fall suspension
relief devices, such as the Miller Relief Step™ Safety Device. A conscious
user may deploy a suspension relief device allowing the user to remove the
tension from around the legs, freeing blood flow, which can delay the onset of
suspension trauma. An attachment element extender is not intended to be
attached directly to an anchorage or anchorage connector for fall arrest. An
energy absorber must be used to limit maximum arrest forces to 1800 lbs (8
kN). The length of the attachment element extender may affect free-fall
distances and free fall clearance calculations.
8.1 Using the Miller Relief Step Safety Device
The Miller Relief Step™ Safety Device provides a fallen worker with support
and enhances blood circulation by permitting the worker to be able to move and
flex leg muscles until rescue. Small and lightweight, the Relief Step Safety
Device attaches to any brand full-body harness. See Fig.18a, 18b, and 18c in
Appendix A for mounting and use instructions.
| Grasp the loose end of webbing strap and pull to tighten. Secure excess
webbing inelastic keepers.
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| To loosen, flip buckle over to release friction grip and push outward to
allow webbing to pull through the buckle.
| Ensure straps are not twisted. The loose end webbing strap is for adjustment
and must always be located on the outside (away from the user).
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| Pass the buckle with the center bar under the square link. Turn center bar
buckle so that the edges line up with the slots in the square link. Pull the
center bar buckle completely through and allow it to fall into place on top of
the square link.
| Pull loose end webbing strap to tighten harness if needed; then slide rigid
keeper (if applicable) up to buckle. Secure excess webbing in elastic keepers.
| Ensure straps are not twisted. The loose end webbing strap is for adjustment
and must always be located on the outside (away from the user).
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| Pass the buckle with the center bar under the square link. Turn center bar
buckle so that the edges line up with the slots in the square link. Pull the
center bar buckle completely through and allow it to fall into place on top of
the square link.
| Pull loose end webbing strap to tighten harness if needed; then slide rigid
keeper (if applicable) up to buckle. Secure excess webbing in elastic keepers.
| Mount to upper rear web strap by “choking” through the loop. (Be sure the
loop is past metal adjustments.)
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| Attach elastic “pull tab” loop around front leg strap above buckle and snap
closed.
Unsnap and release elastic “pull tab” loop from underneath leg strap. Then pull the elastic strap to deploy webbing fully from the plastic sleeve.
Insert foot into loop step and adjust using orange tabs.
The Relief Step provides the ability to stand allowing improved circulation.
Two Relief Steps provide added support, balance, and comfort.
APPENDIX B: PRODUCT LABELS
Labels located under left chest strap adjuster.
To access labels, create space behind the chest strap adjuster by pulling webbing away from the back of the adjuster. Turn chest strap adjuster over to reveal labels. Fold-over top label at a clip to review all label pages.
◄Sample Variable Label: This label varies by product model.
NOTE: Compliance with standards varies by product model. Always refer to
the variable label on the unit.
APPENDIX C: MODELS
550
550-4
552
552-3
552-4
552-47
552-64
552D-64
552DT
552DT-4
552T
552T-4
570
570-3
570-7
570FD
570FD-7
570FD-25
570K
570K-3
650
650-3
650-4
650-7
650-25
650-58
650-59 K
650-61
650-64
650-66
650-75
650-77
650-88
650-89
650CN-BDP
650CN-BP
650CNFD-BDP
650CNFD-BP
650CNFD-QC-BDP
650CNFDSD-BDP
650CNFDSD-BP
650CN-QC
650CN-QC-BDP
650CN-QC-BP
650CNSDBDP
650CNSD-BDP
650CNSD-BP
650DT
650DT-4
650DT-7
650DT-58
650DT-61
650DT-64
650DT-77
650DTFD-4
650DTFD-58
650DTFD-61
650FD
650FD-3
650FD-4
650FD-7
650FD-25| 650FD-58
650FD-64
650FD-66
650FD-77
650K
650K-3
650K-4
650K-7
650K-25
650K-58
650K-66
650K-77
650KFD
650KFD-3
650KFD-4
650KFD-7
650KFD-58
650KFDQC
650KFDQC-4
650KFDQC-7
650KFDQC-25
650KFDQC-58
650KFDQC-77
650KQC
650KQC-3
650KQC-4
650KQC-7
650KQC-25
650KQC-58
650KQC-64
650KQC-77
650PC-4
650T
650T-3
650T-4
650T-7
650T-25
650T-58
650T-61
650T-64
650T-66
650T-76
650T-77
650T-89
650T-92
650TFD
650TFD-3
650TFD-4
650TFD-7
650TFD-58
650TFD-61
650TFD-64
650TFD-66
650TFD-76
650TFD-77
655DT-61
750
751
751K
751KFD
752
753| 8095
8095-3
8095-4
8095-6
8095-7
8095-8
8095-47
8095-48
8095-60
8095-70
8095D-60
8095FD-4
8112
8322
8428
8428-4
8428-8
8428-11
8428-12
8428-13
8428-14
8428-15
8428-16
8428-44
8428-47
8428-60
8428-61
8428-68
8428-71
8428-76
8428D-60
8428T-76
850
850-2
850-3
850-4
850-5
850-58
850-64
850-66
850-7
850-91
850DT
850DT-3
850DT-4
850DT-7
850DT-58
850DT-OIL-RS
850FD-4
850FD-58
850K
850K-3
850K-4
850K-7
850K-25
850K-64
850KFD-4
850KFD-58
850KFDQC
850KFDQC-3
850KFDQC-4
850KFDQC-7| 850KFDQC58
850KQC
850KQC-3
850KQC-4
850KQC-7
850KQC-58
850-OIL
850T
850T-2
850T-3
850T-4
850T-7
850T-58
850TFD
850TFD-4
850TFD-7
850TFD-58
8601
8714
8714-8
8714-9
8714-17
8831
8866
8866-4
8957
9650K
9650KW
9650K-7
9650K-7W
9650KFD-7
9650KFD-7W
9751K
9751KW
9850K
9850KW
9850K-7W
AAF-QC
AAF-QCBDP
AAF-QCD
AAF-QC
AAF-TB
AAF-TBBDP
AAF-TBBP
AAF-TBD
AAF-TB
AAFW-QCBDP
AAM-TBBP
AAT-BC
AAT-QC
AAT-QCBC
AAT-QC
ACA-QC
ACA-QC-BDP
ACA-QC-D
ACA-TB
ACA-TB-BDP
ACA-TB-D
ACF-QC
ACF-QCBDP
ACF-QCD
ACF-QC| ACF-TBBDP
ACF-TBD
ACF-TB
ACFW-QCBDP
ACMB-TB
ACMB-TB-BDP
ACOG-BC
ACOG-BCXL
ACOG-SS
ACOG-TB
ACOG-TBBC
ACOG-TBSS
AC-QC
AC-QC-BDP
AC-QCBDP
AC-QC-D
ACSD-QC
ACSD-QCBDP
AC-TB
AC-TB-BD
AC-TB-BDP
AC-TBBDP
AC-TB-D
ACT-BC
ACT-QC
ACT-QCBC
E550
E550-4
E550D
E550D-4
E552
E552-4
E552-84
E552D
E570
E570-2
E570-7
E570FD
E570FD-7
E650
E650-2
E650-4
E650-4W
E650-5
E650-7
E650-58
E650-61
E650-72
E650-74
E650-77
E650-78
E650-81
E650-83
E650-87
E650-88
E650-89
E650D
E650D-4
E650D-7
E650D-58
E650D-77
E650D-88| E650D-89
E650DFD
E650DFD-4
E650DFD-58
E650DFDQC
E650DFDQC-4
E650DFDQC-7
E650DQC
E650DQC-4
E650DQC-7
E650DQC-77
E650FD
E650FD-2
E650FD-4
E650FD-7
E650FD-58
E650FD-61
E650FD-74
E650FD-77
E650FD-78
E650FDQC
E650FDQC-4
E650FDQC-7
E650FDQC-58
E650FDQC-77
E650QC
E650QC-2
E650QC-4
E650QC-7
E650QC-58
E650QC-77
E650QC-88
E750-2
E752
E752
E752D
E752FD
E752QC
E753
E8095
E8095-4
E8095-7
E8095-58
E850
E850-2
E850-4
E850-5
E850-7
E850-58
E850-91
E850D
E850D-2
E850D-4
E850D-5
E850D-7
E850D-90
E850DQC-2
E850DQC-4
E850FD
E850FD-2
E850FD-58
E850FD-91
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E850QC-2
P950
P950-4
P950-5
P950-7
P950-58
P950-64
P950-74
P950-77
P950-78
P950-86
P950-88
P950-89
P950D
P950D-4
P950D-7
P950D58
P950D-77
P950D-78
P950DFD
P950DFD-4
P950DFD-7
P950DFD-58
P950DFD-77
P950DFD-78
P950DFDQC
P950DFDQC-4
P950DFDQC-7
P950DFDQC-77
P950DFQC-7
P950DQC
P950DQC-4
P950DQC-7
P950DQC-77
P950DQC-86
P950DQC-88
P950FD
P950FD-4
P950FD-7
P950FD-58
P950FD-66
P950FD-74
P950FD-77
P950FD-78
P950FDA
P950FDQC
P950FDQC-2
P950FDQC-3
P950FDQC-4
P950FDQC-7
P950FDQC-25
P950FDQC-58
P950FDQC-77
P950QC
P950QC-2
P950QC-3
P950QC-4
P950QC-5
P950QC-7
P950QC-24
P950QC-58
P950QC-64
P950QC-74
P950QC-77
P950QC-88| RDF-QC
RDF-QC-B
RDF-QC-BDP
RDF-QC-DP
RDF-TB
RDF-TB-B
RDF-TB-BDP
RDF-TB-DP
RDFFD-QC
RDFFD-QC-B
RDFFD-QC-BDP
RDFFD-QC-DP
RDFFD-TB
RDFFD-TB-B
RDFFD-TB-BDP
RDFFD-TB-DP
RDF-QC
RDF-QC-B
RDF-QC-BDP
RDF-QC-DP
RDF-TB
RDF-TB-B
RDF-TB-BDP
RDF-TB-DP
RDTFD-QC
RDTFD-QC-B
RDTFD-QC-BDP
RDTFD-QC-BP
RDTFD-QC-DP
RDTFDSD-QC
RDTFDSD-QC-B
RDTFDSD-QC-BDP
RDTFDSD-QC-DP
RDTFDSD-TB
RDTFDSD-TB-B
RDTFDSD-TB-BDP
RDTFDSD-TB-DP
RDTFDSL-QC
RDTFDSL-QC-B
RDTFDSL-QC-BDP
RDTFDSL-QC-DP
RDTFDSLSD-QC
RDTFDSLSD-QCBDP
RDTFDSLSD-TBBDP
RDTFDSL-TB
RDTFDSL-TB-BDP
RDTFD-TB
RDTFD-TB-B
RDTFD-TB-BDP
RDTFD-TB-BP
RDTFD-TB-DP
RDT-QC
RDT-QC-B
RDT-QC-BDP
RDT-QC-BP
RDT-QC-DP
RDTSD-QC
RDTSD-QC-B
RDTSD-QC-BDP
RDTSD-QC-DP
RDTSD-TB-B
RDTSD-TB-BDP
RDTSD-TB-DP| RDTSLP4-QC-FB DP
RDTSL-QC
RDTSL-QC-B
RDTSL-QC-BDP
RDTSL-QC-DP
RDTSL-QC-FB DP
RDTSLSD-QC
RDTSLSD-QC-FB DP
RDTSL-TB
RDTSL-TB-B
RDTSL-TB-BDP
RDTSL-TB-DP
RDTSL-TB-FB DP
RDT-TB
RDT-TB-B
RDT-TB-BDP
RDT-TB-DP
RENARD-QC
RENARD-QC-BDP
RKNARFDRL-QC
RKNARFDRL-QCBDP
RKNARFDRLSDQC-BDP
RKNARFDRL-TB
RKNARFDRL-TBBDP
RKNARFDSD-QC
RKNARFDSD-QCBDP
RKNARFDSL-QCBDP
RENARD-TB
RENARD-TB-B
RENARD-TB-BDP
RENARD-TB-DP
RKNAR-QC
RKNAR-QC-B
RKNAR-QC-BDP
RKNAR-QC-BP
RKNAR-QC-DP
RKNARRL-QC
RKNARRL-QC-BDP
RKNARRL-QC-DP
RKNARRLSD-QCBDP
RKNARRL-TB
RKNARRL-TB-BDP
RKNARSDQBDP
RENARD-QC
RENARD-QC-BDP
RENARD-TB
RENARD-TB-DP
RKNARSL-QC-BDP
RKNAR-TB
RKNAR-TB-B
RKNAR-TB-BDP
RKNAR-TB-DP
RKNFD-QC
RKNFD-QC-B
RKNFD-QC-BDP
RKNFDSD-QC-BDP
RKNFDSD-TB-BDP
RKNFDSL-QC
RKNFDSL-QC-B
RKNFDSL-QC-BDP| RKNFDSL-QC-DP
RKNFD-TB
RKNFD-TB-B
RKNFD-TB-BDP
RKNFD-TB-DP
RKNFSDQBDP
RKN-QC
RKN-QC-B
RKN-QC-BDP
RKN-QC-DP
RKNSD-QC
RKNSD-QC-DP
RKNSD-TB-BDP
RKNSL-QC
RKNSL-QC-B
RKNSL-QC-BDP
RKNSL-QC-DP
RKNSL-QC-FB DP
RKNSL-TB
RKNSL-TB-B
RKNSL-TB-BDP
RKNSL-TB-DP
RKN-TB
RKN-TB-B
RKN-TB-BDP
RKN-TB-DP
RKQCDP
RPCFDSD-TB
RPCFDSD-TB-B
RPCFDSD-TB-BD
RPCFD-TB
RPCFD-TB-BD
RPCSD-TB
RPCSD-TB-B
RPCSD-TB-BD
RPC-TB
RPC-TB-B
RPC-TB-BD
RPYFD-QC
RPYFD-QC-B
RPYFD-QC-BDP
RPYFD-QC-DP
RPYFDSD-QC
RPYFDSD-QC-B
RPYFDSD-QC-BDP
RPYFDSD-TB
RPYFDSD-TB-DP
RPYFD-TB
RPYFD-TB-B
RPYFD-TB-BDP
RPYFD-TB-DP
RPY-QC
RPY-QC-B
RPY-QC-BDP
RPY-QC-BP
RPY-QC-DP
RPYSD-QC
RPYSD-QC-B
RPYSD-QC-BDP
RPYSD-QC-DP
RPYSD-TB
RPYSD-TB-B
RPYSD-TB-BDP
RPYSD-TB-DP
RPY-TB| RPY-TB-B
RPY-TB-BDP
RPY-TB-DP
T2000
T2007
T2500QC
T3010
T3020
T3310
T3320
T4000
T4000-3
T4000FD
T4000FD-3
T4007
T4007-3
T4007FD
T4007FD-3
T4078
T4500
T4500-3
T4500FD
T4500FD-3/K
T4507/K
T4507-3
T4507FD
T4507FD-3
T4577
TF4000
TF4000FD
TF4007
TF4007FD
TF4500
TF4500FD
TF4507
TF4507FD
TF4577
TF4577FD
TFPK-3
TFPK-5
TK4051
TK4052
TK4054
TK4061
TK40754
TK4091W
TK4093W
TK4551
TK4551B
TK4562TB
TK4751
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APPENDIX D: INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE LOG
DATE OF
MANUFACTURE:____
MODEL
NUMBER:___
DATE
PURCHASED:__
INSPECTION DATE| INSPECTION
ITEMS NOTED| CORRECTIVE
ACTION| MAINTENANCE
PERFORMED
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Approval by
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Approved by
Notified body having carried out the EU test of type;
APAVE SUDEUROPE SAS (0082)
CS 60193
13 322 Marseille Cedex 16
FRANCE
Notified body involved in the monitoring of production (module D);
SGS Fimko Oy 0598
Takomotie 8,
FI-00380 Helsinki
FINLAND
Honeywell Safety Products USA hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Regulation EU 2016/425 and all other EU directive requirements. The complete declaration of conformity can be found at:https://doc.honeywellsafety.com
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