ANSI PALOMA Instrucciones de uso - Página 14

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Sections 10-16 provide additional information concerning the location and use of various attachments that may be provided

on this FBH.

10. Dorsal - The dorsal attachment element shall be used as the primary fall arrest attachment, unless the application allows 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 around 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 FBH Stretch.

11. Sternal - 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. 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. Supporting 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.

12. Frontal - The frontal attachment serves as a ladder climbing connection for guided type fall arresters where there is no

chance to fall in a direction other than feet first, or may be used for work positioning. Supporting the user, post fall or during

work positioning, by the frontal attachment will result in a sitting body position, with the upper torso upright, with weight

concentrated on the thighs and buttocks. When supported by the frontal attachment the design of the Full Body Harness shall

direct load directly around the thighs and under the buttocks by means of the sub-pelvic strap.

If the frontal 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.

13. Shoulder - The shoulder attachment elements shall be used as a pair, and are an acceptable attachment for rescue and

entry/retrieval. The shoulder attachment elements shall not be used for fall arrest. 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.

14. Waist, Rear - The waist, rear attachment shall be used solely for travel restraint. The waist, rear attachment element shall not

be used for fall arrest. Under no circumstances is it acceptable to use the waist, rear attachment for purposes other than travel

restraint. The waist, rear 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.

Rev.C1 of 210602