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3.22 TOP MAN HARNESS AND FALL ARREST LANYARD
3.22.1.1
To prevent injury while personnel are connecting the far bank carriage to the far bank
ramp unit personnel are required to wear a safety harness and fall arrest device. To
function safely, this equipment must be adjusted correctly fitting/adjustment instructions
are shown below.
REAR FALL
ARREST POINT
FRONT FALL
ARREST POINT
Figure 3. 87 Top Man Harness Fall Arrest Points
3.22.1.2
The top man harness and lanyard must be inspected for damage or wear prior to use. If
any damage or wear is found, or if in doubt about the condition of the equipment,
withdraw the equipment immediately from service and destroy/discard.
3.22.1.3
If the equipment has been used to arrest a fall, or, if it is believed to have been used to
arrest a fall, it is essential that the equipment be withdrawn from use and
destroyed/discarded.