Safety Regulations

WARNING!

User Requirements

Users of Personal Fall Limiters (PFLs) shall be medically fit and suitably trained.
PFLs shall not be used by pregnant women, minors or those under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
For single user only. MSA's V-TEC PFLs can be used within the capacity range of 130-310 lbs (60-145 kg) for ANSI and 100-310 lbs (45-140 kg) for CSA, including user, clothing, and tools. Some MSA PFLs will allow a larger capacity range for OSHA. Always check the product labeling for the acceptable capacity range.

Anchor Requirements/Swing Fall/Fall Clearance

The anchorage must be capable of supporting the required load. See Section Product Specification for details on anchorage strength.
Ensure that the available fall clearance is equal to or greater than the fall clearance shown in Section Fall Clearance Charts.
Remove any surface contamination such as, but not limited to, concrete, stucco, roofing material, etc. that could accelerate cutting or abrading of attached components.
For use in accordance with acceptable locations as shown in Section Fall Clearance Charts. The user shall consider any risks posed by swing falls.
Swing falls can increase fall distance. For this overhead product, the user must work directly under the anchorage. Increasing the horizontal offset will increase the amount of swing fall. Always remove obstructions in or adjacent to the fall path. Keep work area free from debris, obstructions, trip hazards, spills, or other hazards which could impair the safe operation of the fall protection system. DO NOT use the device unless a qualified person has inspected the workplace and determined that swing fall hazards have been eliminated or exposures to them prevented.

Product Use

PFLs are only to be used for their intended purpose and within their limitations. DO NOT intentionally misuse this product. DO NOT use fall protection equipment for purposes other than those for which it was designed. DO NOT use fall protection equipment for towing, hoisting, or material handling.
PFLs shall not be altered or added to. No unauthorized repairs, modifications, alterations and/or additions are permitted.
RESCUE AND EVACUATION: the user must have a rescue plan and the means at hand to implement it. The plan must take into account the equipment and specific training necessary to affect prompt rescue under all foreseeable conditions. If the rescue must be performed in a confined space, the provisions of OSHA regulation 1910.146 and ANSI Z117.1 must be taken into account. It is recommended to provide means for user evacuation without assistance of others. This will usually reduce the time to get to a safe place and reduce or prevent the risk to rescuers.
DO NOT rely on feel or sound to verify proper connector engagement. Ensure the connector is closed before use.
Additional lanyard connectors shall not be added, as this would serve to lengthen the lifeline and increase free fall.
Unsuitable for use on unstable surfaces, fine grain materials or particulate surfaces such as sand or coal, as insufficient speed may prevent lock-on in the event of a fall (possible engulfment hazard).
DO NOT use for horizontal (leading edge) applications. If the PFL lifeline risks coming into contact with an edge during use or a fall, a leading edge product must be used. Failure to follow this warning could result in the webbing breaking in the event of a fall.
PFLs shall not come into contact with hot surfaces (such as hot pipes), become entangled with moving machinery, or come into contact with electrical hazards (such as high voltage power lines).
PFLs shall be protected from fire, acids, caustic solutions, or temperatures outside the range -40°F to 130°F (-40°C to 54°C).
If using the V-TEC Arc-Flash PFL in an arc-flash application, ensure that all clothing and equipment are suitable for an arc-flash environment. Standard PFLs that are not rated to ASTM F887 shall never be used in an arc-flash application.
Users of arc-flash rated fall protection products must understand the risks present when working on or near energized equipment. All requirements as dictated by OSHA and ASTM must be followed.
DO NOT leave the PFL installed in environments which could cause damage or deterioration to the product. Refer to the care details in Section Cleaning and Storage and inspection details in Section Pre-Use Checks and Periodic Examinations.
Instructions shall be retained and provided to all users of PFLs in the language of the destination country, even when resold.
DO NOT exceed the maximum fall arrest forces as specified by governing standards or subsystem components.
Dual-connections shall only be made for the purposes of 100% tie-off transitions, if a dual connection is made for any other purpose, anchorages of different elevations must be utilized.
Use of combinations of components or subsystems, or both, may affect or interfere with the safe function of the components or subsystems.

Inspection/Removing Product From Service

PFLs that have arrested a fall or are unable to pass an inspection shall be tagged “UNUSABLE” and disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
Due to the nature of some fall arrest events, it is possible for the energy absorber to not deploy. In the event that a PFL is subjected to fall arrest forces and the energy absorber does not deploy, the PFL still must be removed from service and marked as “UNUSABLE” until it has been destroyed.
If the load indicator is deployed, immediately remove the PFL from service and mark it as “UNUSABLE” until it has been destroyed.

Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death.

WARNING!

User Requirements

Users of Personal Fall Limiters (PFLs) shall be medically fit and suitably trained.
PFLs shall not be used by pregnant women, minors or those under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
For single user only, within the weight range 77–310 lbs (35–140 kg) including user, clothing, and tools.
This device does not need to be treated as a personal issue item. However, each user that uses the PFL must complete all necessary pre-use checks. The device must pass these inspections with every change of user. All other pre-use check and periodic examination requirements, as dictated in the manual, must be followed.

Anchor Requirements/Swing Fall/Fall Clearance

The anchorage must be capable of supporting the required load. See Section Product Specification for details on anchorage strength.
Ensure that the available fall clearance is equal to or greater than the fall clearance shown in Section Fall Clearance Charts.
Remove any surface contamination such as, but not limited to, concrete, stucco, roofing material, etc. that could accelerate cutting or abrading of attached components.
For use in accordance with acceptable locations as shown in Section Fall Clearance Charts. The user shall consider any risks posed by swing falls.
Swing falls can increase fall distance. For this overhead product, the user must work directly under the anchorage (Exception: MEWP application, see section Mobile Elevated Work Platform / Aerial Lift / Bucket Truck Installation and Use). Increasing the horizontal offset will increase the amount of swing fall. Always remove obstructions in or adjacent to the fall path. Keep work area free from debris, obstructions, trip hazards, spills, or other hazards which could impair the safe operation of the fall protection system. DO NOT use the device unless a qualified person has inspected the workplace and determined that swing fall hazards have been eliminated or exposures to them prevented.
The maximum angle from the true vertical in overhead use shall not exceed 15°.
The maximum lateral offset in restraint use shall not exceed 1.8m or 3m respectively.

Product Use

PFLs are only to be used for their intended purpose and within their limitations. DO NOT intentionally misuse this product. DO NOT use fall protection equipment for purposes other than those for which it was designed. DO NOT use fall protection equipment for towing, hoisting, or material handling.
PFLs shall not be altered or added to. No unauthorized repairs, modifications, alterations and/or additions are permitted.
RESCUE AND EVACUATION: the user must have a rescue plan and the means at hand to implement it. The plan must take into account the equipment and specific training necessary to affect prompt rescue under all foreseeable conditions. It is recommended to provide means for user evacuation without assistance of others. This will usually reduce the time to get to a safe place and reduce or prevent the risk to rescuers.
DO NOT rely on feel or sound to verify proper connector engagement. Ensure the connector is closed before use.
Additional lanyard connectors shall not be added, as this would serve to lengthen the lifeline and increase free fall.
Unsuitable for use on unstable surfaces, fine grain materials or particulate surfaces such as sand or coal, as insufficient speed may prevent lock-on in the event of a fall (possible engulfment hazard).
DO NOT use for horizontal (leading edge) applications. If the PFL web risks coming into contact with an edge during use or a fall, a leading edge product must be used. Failure to follow this warning could result in the webbing breaking in the event of a fall. Exception: MEWP application, see section Mobile Elevated Work Platform / Aerial Lift / Bucket Truck Installation and Use.
PFLs shall not come into contact with hot surfaces (such as hot pipes), become entangled with moving machinery, or come into contact with electrical hazards (such as high voltage power lines).
PFLs shall be protected from fire, acids, caustic solutions, or temperatures outside the range -40°F to 130°F (-40°C to 54°C).
DO NOT leave the PFL installed in environments which could cause damage or deterioration to the product. Refer to the care details in Section Cleaning and Storage and inspection details in Section Pre-Use Checks and Periodic Examinations.
Instructions shall be retained and provided to all users of PFLs in the language of the destination country, even when resold.
DO NOT exceed the maximum fall arrest forces as specified by governing standards or subsystem components.
Dual-connections shall only be made for the purposes of 100% tie-off transitions, if a dual connection is made for any other purpose, anchorages of different elevations must be utilized.
Use of combinations of components or subsystems, or both, may affect or interfere with the safe function of the components or subsystems.

Inspection/Removing Product From Service

PFLs that have arrested a fall or are unable to pass an inspection shall be tagged “UNUSABLE” and disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
Due to the nature of some fall arrest events, it is possible for the energy absorber to not deploy. In the event that a PFL is subjected to fall arrest forces and the energy absorber does not deploy, the PFL still must be removed from service and marked as “UNUSABLE” until it has been destroyed.
If the load indicator is deployed, immediately remove the PFL from service and mark it as “UNUSABLE” until it has been destroyed. See Section Product Details and Warnings
PFL shall be withdrawn from use immediately if any doubt should arise about its condition for safe use or if it has been used to arrest a fall. The PFL shall not be used again until confirmed in writing by a competent person that it is acceptable to do so.

Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death.

WARNING!

User Requirements

Users of Personal Fall Limiters (PFLs) shall be medically fit and suitably trained.
PFLs shall not be used by pregnant women, minors or those under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
For single user only, within the weight range 77–310 lbs (35–140 kg) including user, clothing, and tools.

Anchor Requirements/Swing Fall/Fall Clearance

The anchorage must be capable of supporting the required load. See Section Product Specification for details on anchorage strength.
Ensure that the available fall clearance is equal to or greater than the fall clearance shown in Section Fall Clearance Charts.
Remove any surface contamination such as, but not limited to, concrete, stucco, roofing material, etc. that could accelerate cutting or abrading of attached components.
For use in accordance with acceptable locations as shown in Section Fall Clearance Charts. The user shall consider any risks posed by swing falls.
Swing falls can increase fall distance. For this overhead product, the user must work directly under the anchorage. Increasing the horizontal offset will increase the amount of swing fall. Always remove obstructions in or adjacent to the fall path. Keep work area free from debris, obstructions, trip hazards, spills, or other hazards which could impair the safe operation of the fall protection system. DO NOT use the device unless a qualified person has inspected the workplace and determined that swing fall hazards have been eliminated or exposures to them prevented.

Product Use

PFLs are only to be used for their intended purpose and within their limitations. DO NOT intentionally misuse this product. DO NOT use fall protection equipment for purposes other than those for which it was designed. DO NOT use fall protection equipment for towing, hoisting, or material handling.
PFLs shall not be altered or added to. No unauthorized repairs, modifications, alterations and/or additions are permitted.
RESCUE AND EVACUATION: the user must have a rescue plan and the means at hand to implement it. The plan must take into account the equipment and specific training necessary to affect prompt rescue under all foreseeable conditions. It is recommended to provide means for user evacuation without assistance of others. This will usually reduce the time to get to a safe place and reduce or prevent the risk to rescuers.
DO NOT rely on feel or sound to verify proper connector engagement. Ensure the connector is closed before use.
Additional lanyard connectors shall not be added, as this would serve to lengthen the lifeline and increase free fall.
Unsuitable for use on unstable surfaces, fine grain materials or particulate surfaces such as sand or coal, as insufficient speed may prevent lock-on in the event of a fall (possible engulfment hazard).
DO NOT use for horizontal (leading edge) applications. If the PFL web risks coming into contact with an edge during use or a fall, a leading edge product must be used. Failure to follow this warning could result in the webbing breaking in the event of a fall.
PFLs shall not come into contact with hot surfaces (such as hot pipes), become entangled with moving machinery, or come into contact with electrical hazards (such as high voltage power lines).
PFLs shall be protected from fire, acids, caustic solutions, or temperatures outside the range -40°F to 130°F (-40°C to 54°C).
If using the V-TEC Arc-Flash PFL in an arc-flash application, ensure that all clothing and equipment are suitable for an arc-flash environment. Standard PFLs that are not rated to ASTM F887 shall never be used in an arc-flash application.
Users of arc-flash rated fall protection products must understand the risks present when working on or near energized equipment. All requirements as dictated by OSHA and ASTM must be followed.
DO NOT leave the PFL installed in environments which could cause damage or deterioration to the product. Refer to the care details in Section Cleaning and Storage and inspection details in Section Pre-Use Checks and Periodic Examinations.
Instructions shall be retained and provided to all users of PFLs in the language of the destination country, even when resold.
DO NOT exceed the maximum fall arrest forces as specified by governing standards or subsystem components.
Dual-connections shall only be made for the purposes of 100% tie-off transitions, if a dual connection is made for any other purpose, anchorages of different elevations must be utilized.

Inspection/Removing Product From Service

PFLs that have arrested a fall or are unable to pass an inspection shall be tagged “UNUSABLE” and disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
Due to the nature of some fall arrest events, it is possible for the energy absorber to not deploy. In the event that a PFL is subjected to fall arrest forces and the energy absorber does not deploy, the PFL still must be removed from service and marked as “UNUSABLE” until it has been destroyed.
If the load indicator is deployed, immediately remove the PFL from service and mark it as “UNUSABLE” until it has been destroyed.

Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death.

WARNING!

User Requirements

Users of Personal Fall Limiters (PFLs) shall be medically fit and suitably trained.
PFLs shall not be used by pregnant women, minors or those under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
For single user only, within the weight range 130–220 lbs (60–100 kg) including user, clothing, and tools.

Anchor Requirements/Swing Fall/Fall Clearance

The anchorage must be capable of supporting the required load. See Section Product Specification for details on anchorage strength.
Ensure that the available fall clearance is equal to or greater than the fall clearance shown in Section Fall Clearance Charts.
Remove any surface contamination such as, but not limited to, concrete, stucco, roofing material, etc. that could accelerate cutting or abrading of attached components.
For use in accordance with acceptable locations as shown in Section Fall Clearance Charts. The user shall consider any risks posed by swing falls.
Swing falls can increase fall distance. For this overhead product, the user must work directly under the anchorage. Increasing the horizontal offset will increase the amount of swing fall. Always remove obstructions in or adjacent to the fall path. Keep work area free from debris, obstructions, trip hazards, spills, or other hazards which could impair the safe operation of the fall protection system. DO NOT use the device unless a qualified person has inspected the workplace and determined that swing fall hazards have been eliminated or exposures to them prevented.

Product Use

PFLs are only to be used for their intended purpose and within their limitations. DO NOT intentionally misuse this product. DO NOT use fall protection equipment for purposes other than those for which it was designed. DO NOT use fall protection equipment for towing, hoisting, or material handling.
PFLs shall not be altered or added to. No unauthorized repairs, modifications, alterations and/or additions are permitted.
RESCUE AND EVACUATION: the user must have a rescue plan and the means at hand to implement it. The plan must take into account the equipment and specific training necessary to affect prompt rescue under all foreseeable conditions. It is recommended to provide means for user evacuation without assistance of others. This will usually reduce the time to get to a safe place and reduce or prevent the risk to rescuers.
DO NOT rely on feel or sound to verify proper connector engagement. Ensure the connector is closed before use.
Additional lanyard connectors shall not be added, as this would serve to lengthen the lifeline and increase free fall.
Unsuitable for use on unstable surfaces, fine grain materials or particulate surfaces such as sand or coal, as insufficient speed may prevent lock-on in the event of a fall (possible engulfment hazard).
DO NOT use for horizontal (leading edge) applications. If the PFL web risks coming into contact with an edge during use or a fall, a leading edge product must be used. Failure to follow this warning could result in the webbing breaking in the event of a fall.
PFLs shall not come into contact with hot surfaces (such as hot pipes), become entangled with moving machinery, or come into contact with electrical hazards (such as high voltage power lines).
PFLs shall be protected from fire, acids, caustic solutions, or temperatures outside the range -40°F to 130°F (-40°C to 54°C).
DO NOT leave the PFL installed in environments which could cause damage or deterioration to the product. Refer to the care details in Section Cleaning and Storage and inspection details in Section Pre-Use Checks and Periodic Examinations.
Instructions shall be retained and provided to all users of PFLs in the language of the destination country, even when resold.
DO NOT exceed the maximum fall arrest forces as specified by governing standards or subsystem components.
Dual-connections shall only be made for the purposes of 100% tie-off transitions, if a dual connection is made for any other purpose, anchorages of different elevations must be utilized.
Use of combinations of components or subsystems, or both, may affect or interfere with the safe function of the components or subsystems.

Inspection/Removing Product From Service

PFLs that have arrested a fall or are unable to pass an inspection shall be tagged “UNUSABLE” and disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
Due to the nature of some fall arrest events, it is possible for the energy absorber to not deploy. In the event that a PFL is subjected to fall arrest forces and the energy absorber does not deploy, the PFL still must be removed from service and marked as “UNUSABLE” until it has been destroyed.
If the load indicator is deployed, immediately remove the PFL from service and mark it as “UNUSABLE” until it has been destroyed.

Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death.