Miller Fall Protection Catalog V2.0 - Wesco Industries Ltd.

General Fall Protection Considerations37The following factors are key considerationsto provide maximum fall protection safetyand to ensure compliance with regulationsand standards.Personal FallArrest System1) Warnings – Always read all instructions and warnings containedon the product and packaging before using any fall protection equipment.2) Inspection – All fall protection equipment should be inspected priorto each use.AnchorageConnector3) Training – All workers should be trained by a Competent Person inthe proper use of fall protection products.4) Regulations – Understand all Federal, State, Local andProvincial regulations pertaining to fall protection before selecting andusing the equipment.5) Rescue Planning – Minimizing the time between afall occurrence and medical attention of the worker is vitallyimportant. A thorough rescue program should be establishedprior to using fall protection equipment.6) Product/System Preferences – If there are anydoubts about which fall protection products to use,contact your Miller Distributor or call Miller CustomerService. For guidelines on selecting a basic personalfall arrest system, refer to The ABC’s of a Personal FallArrest System on page 3 of this catalog.Full-BodyHarness7) System Components – Only components thatare fully compatible with one another should be used.Fall arrest systems are designed and tested ascomplete systems and should be used in this way.Shock-AbsorbingLanyard8) What to Do After a Fall – After a fall occurs,all components of the fall arrest system should beremoved from service.9) Call for Information – If there are any questions orconcerns about your fall protection program or system,contact Miller/Troll Training at 1-800-873-5242.For Call more 1-800-873-5242 information, call For Miller/Troll Your Nearest Training Miller 1-800-873-5242® Distributor