Klein Tools Harnesses - Manual (Page 18)

For Fall Arrest Use Only
DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL
Model: Size: Date:
■ ■ Read, understand and follow all instructions, cautions and warnings attached to and/or packed with
this and all other occupational protective equipment before each use.
■ ■ For use by properly trained professionals only.
■ ■ Harness must be worn so that the fall-arrest D-ring is centered in back.
■ ■ Fall-arrest anchorage must support a minimum of 5,000 lbs. (22.2kN) per attached worker and be
independent of worker support.
■ ■ Attach fall-arrest connecting devices that meet OSHA standards only to the rear fall-arrest D-ring.
■ ■ Rig to avoid contact with structures below in the event of a fall. The free-fall distance must not ex-
ceed 6 ft. (1.8m). If using a deceleration unit, add 3-1/2 ft. (1m) to free-fall distance to allow for unit extension.
■ ■ For fall arrest, always keep anchorage at or above shoulder height to minimize fall distance.
■ ■ For personal use only. NOT for towing or hoisting.
■ ■ NOT for recreational or sporting use.
■ ■ Harnesses must be properly sized and adjusted to fit user. Always wear harness snug to avoid injury.
■ ■ Only use locking snap hooks.
■ ■ OPE equipment must only be used for the specific purpose for which it is designed and intended.
■ ■ OPE equipment must be destroyed if subjected to impact loading.
■ ■ OSHA requires that impact force in a fall NOT exceed an 1,800 lb.. (8kN) limit with a harness. At a
given weight, the longer the free fall, the greater the resulting impact force. Therefore, minimize slack in
fall-arrest connecting device or use deceleration unit to stay under 1,800 lbs. (8kN).
QUESTIONS?
Call TOLL FREE
1-800-553-4676
Klein Tools, Inc.
OSHA 1910, 1915 & 1926.
ANSI A10.14, ANSI Z359.1
Made in U.S.A.
■ ■ Whenever there is risk of a fall, personal fall-arrest protection must be used. Therefore, when working at
an elevated position, always attach the fall-arrest D-ring in the back of the harness to an approved fall-
arrest anchorage with a suitable fall-arrest lanyard or other connecting device. Where not possible, use
alternative fall-arrest protection.
■ ■ Always visually check that: 1) each snap hook freely engages the intended D-ring or anchorage,
and 2) the snap-hook keeper (latch) is completely closed with each use. Have a co-worker visually check
to make sure that the locking snap hook attached to the fall-arrest D-ring (centered in the back of the
harness) is properly secured. Never rely solely on feel or sound in attempting to determine that a snap
hook is engaged.
■ ■ Always visually check that all buckles and connectors are properly closed before each use.
■ ■ Assume the responsibility for determining that your OPE harness and equipment are in excellent
condition at all times.
■ ■ Before each use check that: OPE equipment is free of burns, cuts, abrasions, broken strands or
stitches, kinks, knots or excessive wear, 2) rivets are not bent, loose or missing, 3) buckles, D-rings and
other hardware are not distorted or cracked, 4) buckle tongue does not bind on buckle and buckle holes
are not damaged, and 5) hook keepers are free of burrs, functioning properly, clean and not bent. If the
OPE equipment does not pass the inspection, it should be removed from service immediately and
destroyed or re-inspected by a competent person as defined by OSHA to determine its usability.
■ ■ Never punch additional holes in or alter any OPE equipment in any way.
■ ■ Never attach ladder or rebar hooks onto a D-ring.
■ ■ Never attach multiple snap hooks onto a D-ring.
■ ■ Never attach anything to a D-ring other than a single, locking snap hook. The existence of another
object attached to a D-ring may prevent or falsely indicate snap-hook engagement.
■ ■ Store your OPE equipment in a clean, dry area such as a tool chest or storage room.
■ ■ Employer – Before allowing the use of this equipment, instruct your employees as to its proper use
and alert them to these warnings.
■ ■ Klein strongly recommends that Klein components NOT be interchanged with other components made
by other manufacturers, because Klein cannot guarantee that other manufacturers' components are free of
defects in materials or workmanship.
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READ BEFORE USE
READ BEFORE USE
QUESTIONS?
Call TOLL FREE at
1-800-553-4676
Klein Tools, Inc.
OSHA 1910, 1915 & 1926
ANSI A10.14, ANSI Z359.1
Made in U.S.A.
Klein-Lite®, Klein-Lok®, Klein-Kord®, Softee™, Ultra-Hyde™
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■ Read, understand and follow all instructions, cautions and warnings attached to and/or packed with this and all
other occupational protective equipment before each use.
■ For use by properly trained professionals only.
■ Employer – Before allowing the use of this equipment, instruct your employees as to its proper use and alert them
to these warnings.
■ Harness must be worn so that the fall-arrest D-ring is centered in back.
■ Fall-arrest anchorage must support a minimum of 5,000 lbs. (22.2kN) per attached worker and be independent of
worker support.
■ Attach fall-arrest connecting devices that meet OSHA standards only to the rear fall-arrest D-ring.
■ Attach positioning connecting devices that meet OSHA standards only to the side D-rings. Side D-rings are NOT for
fall arrest.
■ Positioning anchorages must support at least twice the potential impact load of an employee's fall or 3,000 lbs.
(13.3kN), whichever is greater.
■ Rig to avoid contact with structures below in the event of a fall. The free-fall distance must not exceed 6 ft. (1.8m).
If using a deceleration unit, add 3-1/2 ft. (1m) to free-fall distance to allow for unit extension.
■ For fall arrest, always keep anchorage at or above shoulder height to minimize fall distance.
■ OPE equipment must be destroyed if subjected to impact loading.
■ OSHA requires that impact force in a fall NOT exceed an 1,800 lb. (8kN) limit with a harness. At a given weight, the
longer the free fall, the greater the resulting impact force. Therefore, minimize slack in fall-arrest connecting device or
use deceleration unit to stay under 1,800 lbs. (8kN).
■ Whenever there is risk of a fall, personal fall-arrest protection must be used. Therefore, when working at an elevated
position, always attach the fall-arrest D-ring in the back of the harness to an approved fall-arrest anchorage with a
suitable fall-arrest lanyard or other connecting device. Where not possible, use alternative fall-arrest protection.
■ Always visually check that: 1) each snap hook freely engages the intended D-ring or anchorage, and 2) the snap-
hook keeper (latch) is completely closed with each use. Have a co-worker visually check to make sure that the lock-
ing snap hook attached to the fall-arrest D-ring (centered in the back of the harness) is properly secured. Never rely
solely on feel or sound in attempting to determine that a snap hook is engaged.
■ Always visually check that all buckles and connectors are properly closed before each use.
■ Before each use check that: OPE equipment is free of burns, cuts, abrasions, broken strands or stitches, kinks,
knots or excessive wear, 2) rivets are not bent, loose or missing, 3) buckles, D-rings and other hardware are not
distorted or cracked, 4) buckle tongue does not bind on buckle and buckle holes are not damaged, and 5) hook keepers
are free of burrs, functioning properly, clean and not bent. If the OPE equipment does not pass the inspection, it
should be removed from service immediately and destroyed or re-inspected by a competent person as defined by
OSHA to determine its usability.
■ Never allow this equipment to come in contact with fire, high-temperature surfaces, welding sparks, or other heat
sources.
■ Harnesses must be properly sized and adjusted to fit user. Always wear harness snug to avoid injury.
■ Only use locking snap hooks.
■ OPE equipment must only be used for the specific purpose for which it is designed and intended.
■ Never punch additional holes in or alter any OPE equipment in any way.
■ Never attach ladder or rebar hooks onto a D-ring.
■ Never attach multiple snap hooks onto a D-ring.
■ Never attach anything to a D-ring other than a single, locking snap hook. The existence of another object attached to
a D-ring may prevent or falsely indicate snap-hook engagement.
■ For personal use only. NOT for towing or hoisting.
■ NOT for recreational or sporting use.
■ Assume the responsibility for determining that your OPE harness and equipment are in excellent condition at all
times.
■ Store your OPE equipment in a clean, dry area such as a tool chest or storage room.
■ Klein strongly recommends that Klein components NOT be interchanged with other components made by
other manufacturers, because Klein cannot guarantee that other manufacturers' components are free of defects in
materials or workmanship.
For Fall-Arrest and Positioning Use Only
DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL
Model: Size: Date:
READ BEFORE USE
READ BEFORE USE
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Name of User _________________________________________________________________________
Date Into Service (Month/Year)___________________________________________________________
INSPECTION GRID
Competent person, as defined by OSHA, must inspect equipment every 6 months. Mark month of current
year if it passes. Remove from service if it is not inspected every 6 months; if it fails, remove and replace.
YEAR
20_____
20_____
20_____
20_____
20_____
Klein permanently attaches highly durable warning
and instruction tags and/or labels to its harnesses. In
the event any of these tags and/or labels become
unattached, lost, or damaged, contact the Klein Tools Sales Department, toll-free at 1-800-553-4676 for
information on how to have the tags and/or labels
replaced free of charge.
Tag for Lightweight Fall-Arrest Harnesses
87140, 87141
Tag for Lightweight Fall-Arrest/Position. Harnesses
87144, 87145, LH5249 style, LH5266 style, LH5268
style, LH5278 style, LH5282 style
Klein Harness Warning Tags
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