4.4- Fall Clearance = A+B+C+D
Figure - 4 ; Fall Clearance ( Calculation of fall clearance distance)
Clearance distance should be calculated in the working area for a possible fall.
In case of fall from height, user should be able to adjust the clearence distance
in order not to hit any object or ground.
Fall Clearance
A : Length of Fall Arrest System (Lanyard)
B : Length of the Lanyard after a fall
C : Height of Suspended Worker
D : Safety Factor
Fall clearance is the height at which a worker must attach to an anchorage to
avoid contact with a lower level. In order to calculate required fall clearance
distance the following measurements must be kept in mind.
• D Rings and other metal parts should be checked for signs of wear,
cracks, deformation, corrosion or other damage.
• Connectors should be checked for sign of wear, cracks, deformation, corrosion,
dirt. The gate and the locking mechanisms should work easily and without
any problem. The gate should open and close completely.
• Labels should be secure and legible.
During the controls if at least one of these deviation is found, usage of the
equipment should be suspended or retired and immediately send back to
producer for detailed inspection. No repair is allowed by unauthorised person.
Only manufacturer directions should be applied.
A worker who has been incapacitated by an injury or medical condition and
who is suspended by the full body harness must be rescued immediately.
So you must always have a rescue plan for such emergency situations. For
this adequately trained personnel and rescue equipment must be on hand.
5. Product Control and Validation
5.1 Before Every Single Use
Working at height equipment must be used as personalized. These products
must be controled on regular basis before and after each single use and
findings must be recorded into product control form. On an adequate lighted
environment apply following controls by lying the product down on a flat
surface;
• Webbings should be checked for cuts, abrasions, color change, broken
stitches and undue stretching.
• Buckles should be checked for signs of wear, cracks, deformation, corrosion
or other damages. They should function correctly and smoothly.
5.2 During Each Use
When use product with a system , make sure that all pieces of equipment in
the system are correctly positioned with respect to each other.
6. Supplementary İnformation Regarding Standard; EN 365
6.1 Rescue Plan
6.2 Anchor Point
7.4 Changes and Repair
7.5 Transportation of Product
7.6 Periodical Inspection of Product
Changing a part, repair and addition to any component to product is
strictly forbidden without written authorization of KAYA. Any repair can be
made only by KAYA. Otherwise KAYA is not responsible for any possible
consequences.
The product should be transported in a bag to protect it from humidity,
chemicals and other objects.
Harness should be inspected by the user before each use and an additiona
detailed inspection must be carried out by an authorized person in every 12 months
During the inspection of product following information should be recorded;
- Type of the product, model, contact information of manufacturer, serial number,
date of production, date of purchase, date of first usage, next inspection
date, problems, recommendations, name and surname of the inspector. For
further information visit www.kayasafety.com
7.7 Guarantee
The anchor point of the system comprises this product should preferably be
located above the user or should at least at the waist level of the user. An
attachment point below this level will cause a serious
injury or death. The
anchor point must conform to the requirements of the EN 795 standard and
the minimum strength of it must be 12 kN.
6.3 Various Situation
- A fall arrest harness is the only device allowable for supporting the body in
a fall arrest system.
- In a fall arrest system, it is essential to check the required clearance under
the user before each use, to avoid any impact with the ground or an obstacle
in case of a fall.
- Make sure that the anchor point is correctly positioned, in order to limit the
risk and the height of a fall.
- When using multiple pieces of equipment together, a dangerous situation
can result if the safety function of one piece of equipment is affected by the
safety function of another piece of equipment.
- Users must be medically fit for activities at height. Warning, inert suspension
in a harness can result in serious injury or death.
7.Kaya General Information
7.1 Life Time
7.2 Storage
7.3 Maintenance
• It has suffered a heavy shock load or has had a load dropped onto it.
• There are discoloration, stiffness, cuts and tears, glazed or fused areas
on the webbingg.
• There are cracks, deformation, corrosion or excessive wear on the metal
parts.
• It fails to pass inspection (before usage or detailed inspection)
• Labels (markings) are illegible or absent
• It is extremely dirty and does not respond to normal washing.
• It has come into contact with chemicals and especially acids or is even
suspected.
• Its history is unknown.
• Its life time stated in the user’s manual has expired or even it has never
been used.
.elbailer dna ytefas erom o
n si stcudorp eht taht tbuod tsethgils a si erehT •
Product is sold with storage bag and user guide. Additionally model and
applied standards are provided with the product. During the storage keep
the product in it’s own bag. Storage area of the product should meet following
requirements;
- Dry, no direct sun light, room temperature
- Do not store together with acids, solvents etc.
- Keep aw
ay from direct heat sources.
- If the product gets humidity during the storage, dry the product in room
temperature before usage.
Personal protection equipment should be checked regularly to make sure
that the equipment will operate properly whenever it is used Harness can
be wiped with a wet sponge, for cleaning. A mild soap and warm water not
exceeding 30ºC can be used for difficult stains. After cleaning, it should
be thoroughly rinsed in clean cold water, hung out in a dry, dark and cool
place and kept away from the direct heat sources. Harnesses should be
hung out or placed loosely in a bag or another container in order to protect
it from harmful fumes, corrosive agent or light (artificial or sunlight). Do
not use acidic or solvent chemicals!
This product’s maximum lifetime is 10 years. (10 years is the time of storage
without being used, the product should be destroyed even if it has never
been used during this time)
If the product has one of the deviations below it should be withdrawn from
service immediately and should be destroyed to prevent further usage.
This product has 310 years guarantee against all material or manufacturing
defects under proper usage and storage conditions. Guarantee is no more
valid if; product is used wrong, tears, cut, corrosion, unauthorised repair of
changes on the product, damages caused by accidents.