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WARNING
When inspection reveals defects in or damage to equipment, inadequate maintenance of equipment, or evidence of equip-
ment having been exposed to fall arrest forces or loading, the equipment shall be tagged as “unusable”, removed from service,
and immediately discarded in such a manner as to prevent inadvertent further use.
7.2 Maintenance and Storage
Basic care of equipment will prolong its service life and will contribute toward the performance of its vital safety function.
Maintenance and storage of equipment shall be conducted by the user’s organization in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions. Unique issues, which may arise due to conditions of use, shall be addressed with the manufacturer.
Periodically, clean harnesses using a sponge and mild solution of water and commercial soap or detergent, to remove any dirt,
corrosives, or contaminants. Hang freely to dry, but away from excessive heat, steam, or long periods of sunlight.
When not in use, equipment shall be stored in a manner as to preclude damage from environmental factors, such as temperature,
light, UV, excessive moisture, oil, chemicals and their vapors, or other degrading elements. Honeywell recommends hanging the
harness by its back D-ring to help it keep its shape and prevent straps from tangling, so that it will be ready for the worker to don
when needed.
8 PREVENTING SUSPENSION TRAUMA
OSHA states that potentially fatal suspension trauma can occur within minutes while waiting for rescue after a fall, and the average
fall rescue time is approximately 15 minutes. Suspension trauma, also known as suspension intolerance or othostatic intolerance,
is a serious condition that can be controlled with good harness design, prompt rescue, and post fall suspension relief devices,
such as the Miller Relief Step™ Safety Device. A conscious user may deploy a suspension relief device allowing the user to remove
the tension from around the legs, freeing blood flow, which can delay the onset of suspension trauma. An attachment element
extender is not intended to be attached directly to an anchorage or anchorage connector for fall arrest. An energy absorber must
be used to limit maximum arrest forces to 1800 lbs (8 kN). The length of the attachment element extender may affect free fall
distances and free fall clearance calculations.
8.1 Using the Miller Relief Step Safety Device
The Miller Relief Step™ Safety Device provides a fallen worker with support and enhances blood circulation by permitting the worker
to be able to move and flex leg muscles until rescue. Small and lightweight, the Relief Step Safety Device attaches to any brand
full-body harness. See Fig.18a, 18b and 18c in Appendix A for mounting and use instructions.
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