Travflex - EN 795 Class C - TRACTEL - #19

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Group 19 8.2 Using the slider The Travsafe slider used with the Travflex lifeline comes in two versions, a standard non-opening model and an opening model. The method for connecting the Travsafe slider to the Travflex lifeline, and the operating and maintenance instructions are detailed in the manual supplied with each slider. The user must carefully read this manual before installing and using the slider. On request, Tractel will supply additional copies of this manual. A description of the Travsafe standard slider is given in Figs. a – b - c showing the standard slider at the end of the line for installation and use on the lifeline. A description of the Travsafe opening slider is given in Figs. d – e - f showing the opening sliders for installation and use on the lifeline. All lifeline installations should, prior to commissioning or recommissioning after being disassembled or repaired have each component part inspected in order to ensure that they comply with the legal safety provisions and Standards, and especially the EN 795 Standard. Tractel SAS recommends that this examination is entrusted to an approved inspection organization. This examination is carried out on the user’s initiative and at their expense. As the horizontal lifeline is not a PPE, it is not legally subject to periodic inspection. Nonetheless, Tractel SAS recommends that at least a yearly check is made to confirm that the Travflex lifeline is still in good condition. This check involves confirming the overall general condition and cleanliness of the components (end plates, cable, intermediary parts, tensioner, tension indicator, energy shock absorber, cable clamps, connectors).. 9. Checks, inspections and maintenance A B C D E F 8.1 General information The person in charge of using the Travflex lifeline should, prior to commissioning, obtain a copy of the mandatory compiled prior study file from the user. They should also be aware of the contents of this manual. They should ensure that the personal protection equipment (PPE) to be used with the Travflex lifeline comply with the current regulations and Standards, are compatible with the installation and are in good working order. Any person called on to use the Travflex lifeline should be physically capable of working at height and have received prior training in its use, in compliance with this manual, with a demonstration of its use in safe conditions and using the appropriate PPE. The method of connection and disconnection to the lifeline, and passing through the intermediary supports (including angled turns) should be carefully explained and a check made that the user fully understands the method. The Travflex lifeline should only be used for protection against falls from height, and in no event as a means of suspension. It should only be used in association with CE certified PPE, and in compliance with the appropriate regulations and Standards. A full fall prevention harness is the only user body handling device acceptable for use in association with the lifeline. The Travflex lifeline should never be used beyond the limits indicated in this manual and the prior study. A visual check of all of the lifeline installation and the associated PPE should be carried out prior to each usage. In the event that an anomaly or deterioration is noted concerning the installation, it should be immediately withdrawn from use until it has been returned to correct working order by a qualified technician. The route protected by the lifeline should be kept free of any obstacle. The person in charge, owner or manager of the building on which the Travflex lifeline is being used, should set up a rescue procedure for the user in the event that they suffer a fall at any point along the lifeline, and for any other emergency, in such away as to evacuate the victim in circumstances compatible with safeguarding their health. It is recommended that each user is equipped with a mobile phone containing the number to call in an emergency. The Labor Laws of some countries prescribe that "when personal protection equipment is used (against falls from height) a worker must never be left alone in order that they can be rescued in a timescale compatible with safeguarding their health". Tractel S.A.S recommends that all users comply with this prescription. IMPORTANT : The user must not at any time find themselves disconnected from the Travflex lifeline when they are in an area containing a risk of a fall. As a result, - They should only access or disconnect from a life line at points provided for this purpose and which have been laid out in order to enable initial connection to be made in perfect safety. - On the lifeline, the user must only move past the intermediate anchors using a Travsafe slider without disconnecting himself from the lifeline. - The same method used to move past the intermediate anchors applies to moving past the turns. - Outside of this operation, the user should only disconnect from the lifeline at the pre-ordained access points when they wish to exit the danger area 8. Use