TECHNICAL GUIDE & PRODUCT USER MANUAL
BSAFE SHOCK ABSORBING LANYARDS & INERTIA REELS
SINGLE LEG SHOCK ABSORBING LANYARDS
Application: Shock absorbers are designed to reduce the fall arrest forces on the body to less than 6kN. Limitations & use of a single leg lanyard. 1. The shock absorber must be attached to a fall arrest attachment point on the harness in all cases. 2. Attach the fitting on the other end to the anchorage point, the connection should be at a level which will result in the minimum free fall (less than 2m) and the least total fall distance consistent with the wearer’s ability to carry out work tasks. 3. When connecting to an attachment point on a harness that is not visible to the user you must either connect prior to fitting the harness or have the connection checked for secure attachment by a second person. 4. Do not connect more than one shock absorber at a time as this will increase the maximum activation load required and increase the maximum shock on the body above 6kN. 5. Minimum force required to activate shock absorber is 2kN or 203kgf - short falls or slides will not generate enough force to activate shock absorber. 6. When used the maximum allowable free fall is 2 metres before activation of shock absorber.
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