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Introduction Occupational Protective Equipment 4
Introduction
Occupational Protective Equipment
One of the leading occupational dangers in todays
workforce is the risk of death or injury due to falls. Falls
from ladders, scaffolds, buildings, or other
elevations have become the second most significant
cause of death in the workplace. (Falls are the number
one cause of death in the construction industry.)
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addition, falls in the workplace are the third leading
cause of injury involving days away from work.
Work-Related Deaths and Injuries by
Type of Accident*
This catalog is a guide to the full line of
Occupational
Protective Equipment (OPE) manufactured by Klein
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, Inc. to help safeguard professionals in a wide
variety of work situations and locations. This special-
ized OPE catalog is directed to industries concerned
with personal occupational protection.
Products in this catalog include the following categories:
Harnesses
Connecting Devices
Linemans Climbing Equipment
Pole and Tree
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Climbers
It is important to note that OPE equipment must be
used only for the personal-protective purpose for which
it is designed. Misuse can result in serious personal
injury or death.
Klein OPE Application Symbols
Klein has developed five easy-to-identify graphic OPE
symbols shown in Figure 2 for use throughout the
industry. These symbols shown above help to quickly
identify the intended use for each OPE item and its
function. Each OPE product will have one or more
symbols within the product listing as a guide to selection.
Klein components should
NOT be interchanged with
components made by other manufacturers because
Klein cannot guarantee that components made by
others are properly designed or are free of defects in
materials or workmanship.
Klein also publishes a general catalog of hand tools
and related equipment used by professional tradesmen
in a broad range of industries. The Klein Tools
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general
catalog is available through your local Klein distributor.
For additional information regarding OPE equipment,
call Klein Tools
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at 1-800-553-4676.
Read, understand, and follow all instructions, cautions, and warnings attached to and/or
packed with all occupational protective equipment before each use. Warning tags for the
OPE equipment described in this catalog are reproduced in the appendix.
Klein is a member of major professional trade associations
and takes an active role in distributing and promoting the
proper use of occupational protective equipment.
28%
28%
Impact with
Object
Falls
Overexertion
16%
Falls
Highway Accidents
Electric Current
24%
10%
6%
Figure 1: The three major causes of work-related deaths and
injuries among American workers are illustrated above. For both
number of deaths and injuries, the three causes shown are sig-
nificantly greater than any other causes. Falls are the second
largest cause of deaths and the third largest cause of injuries.
Injuries
Injuries
Figure 1
*Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, 1998.
Introduction
Suspension
Positioning
Fall-Arrest
Retrieval
Ladder
Climbing
Figure 2
Deaths
Deaths Government
Regulations
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Occupational Protective Equipment
Government Regulations
The major U.S.
S. governmental agency regulating the
use of OPE equipment is the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA). There are other federal,
state, or local regulations that may also apply.
apply
apply This,
along with so many different industries, applications,
and the fact that there are specific requirements, makes
it virtually impossible to discuss specifics about OPE
systems without knowing all the job-site facts and
application limitations.
Know the appropriate regulations. Learn about the
types of protective equipment and systems which must
be used on the job. OSHA
OSHA requires employers to know
and follow all the OSHA regulations pertaining to their
industry and to provide a workplace free from hazards
that might cause injuries. OSHA provides consultation
assistance, at no charge, to employers who need
assistance in training and implementation. For an
example of current OSHA regulations pertaining to fall-
arrest, as of January, 1995, see Figure 3.
If you have
any questions or any doubt as to what regulations
apply to you or what safety equipment is required,
contact your regional OSHA office.
Industry
General Industry
OSHA Part 1910
General Industry
OSHA Part 1910
General Industry
OSHA Part 1910
General Industry
OSHA Part 1910
Shipyard
Equipment
OSHA Part 1915
Marine Terminals
OSHA Part 1917
Construction
OSHA Part 1926
Construction
OSHA Part 1926
Construction
OSHA Part 1926
Construction
OSHA Part 1926
Construction
OSHA Part 1926
Construction
OSHA Part 1926
Construction
OSHA Part 1926
Pertinent To (task)
Walking-Working Surfaces
OSHA Subpart D
Powered Platforms
Manlifts and Vehicle
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Mounted Work Platforms
OSHA Subpart F
General Environmental
Controls
OSHA Subpart J
Special Industries
OSHA Subpart R
Shipbuilding, Repairing
and Shipbreaking
Operations
Terminal Facilities
OSHA Subpart F
Scaffolding
OSHA Subpart L
Fall Protection
OSHA Subpart M
Cranes, Derricks, Hoists,
Elevators and Conveyors
OSHA Subpart N
Excavations
OSHA Subpart P
Steel Erection
OSHA Subpart R
Power Transmission and
Distribution
OSHA Subpart V
Stairways and Ladders
OSHA Subpart X
OSHA Standard(s)
See 1910.27 Fixed Ladders and 1910.28
Safety Requirements for Scaffolding
See 1910.66 Powered Platforms for
Building Maintenance and 1910.67
Vehicle
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Mounted Elevating and Rotating
Work Platforms
See 1910.146 Permit Required
Confined Spaces
See 1910.268 Telecomm
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unications and
1910.269 Electric Power Generation,
Transmission and Distribution
See 1915.159 Personal Fall-Protection
Equipment
See 1917.118 Fixed Ladders
See 1926.451 Scaffolding
See 1926.501 Duty to Have Fall
Protection and 1926.502 Fall-Protection
Systems Criteria and Practices
See 1926.550 Cranes and Derricks
See 1926.651 Specific Excavation
Requirements
See 1926.750 Flooring Requirements
See 1926.959 Linemans Body Belts,
Safety Straps and Lanyards
See 1926.1051 General Requirements
OSHA Regulations For Personal Fall Arrest Equipment
Listed By Industry and Task
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Klein components should
NOT be interchanged with
components made by other
manufacturers because Klein cannot guarantee that
components made by others are properly designed or
are free of defects in materials or workmanship.
Figure 3
Although the above OSHA
OSHA regulations, in fforce as of
of
January, 1995, generally require workers to utilize fall
protection when exposed to a fall of six feet or more,
Klein strongly recommends using fall-arrest protection
when working at any elevated position. 6
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Occupational Protective Equipment
An OPE system is more than just a combination of
equipment. In order to function properly,
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must be custom-designed for the specific application,
environment, and work-site requirements. A simple rule
to follow when assembling an OPE system is the
A-B-C Rule. The system must contain all of the follow-
ing components:
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) anchorage, (
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) connecting device.
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) Anchorage. OSHA defines anchorage as a
secure point of attachment for lifelines, lanyards, or
deceleration devices. A proper choice of anchorage
is determined by the type of fall protection needed (i.e.,
fall-arrest, or fall-arrest combined with positioning,
suspension, retrieval, and/or ladder-climbing functions).
The anchorage must be identified and evaluated by a
competent person, as defined by OSHA, at the job-site
before the appropriate OPE equipment can be
selected. Typical
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anchorages could be an I-beam
or other structural members.
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) Body Wear. OPE harnesses and belts are the
second component of an OPE system. In order to
select the right harness for the job-site requirements,
a competent person, as defined by OSHA, must deter-
mine the type of fall protection needed, i.e., fall-arrest,
or fall-arrest combined with positioning, suspension,
retrieval, and/or ladder-climbing capabilities. Whenever
there is a risk of a fall, fall-arrest protection must be
used. The use of a body belt for fall-arrest was strictly
prohibited by OSHA.
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C
) Connecting Device. The third component of an
OPE system is the connecting device. Examples
include lanyards, rope grabs, and deceleration devices.
As with anchorages and body wear, the choice of a
proper connecting device is dictated by other system
components and job-site requirements. Only use
connecting devices equipped with locking snap-hooks.
After December 31, 1997, the use of
connecting devices without locking snap-hooks for
use in any fall-arrest system is strictly prohibited
by OSHA.
OPE Systems and the A-B-C Rule
Remember the A-B-C Rule:
To be complete, an OPE system must include all the
components of the A-B-C Rule (anchorage, body wear
and connecting device). Some systems may include
multiple pieces of OPE equipment for a component.
The proper choice of equipment depends on specific
job-site
job-site facts and application limitations. A competent
person, as defined by OSHA, must make these
equipment decisions.
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Connector
(
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with Deceleration
Unit
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Harness
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Occupational Protective Equipment
How OPE Systems Are Used
Figure 5
Personal Fall-Arrest System
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personal fall-arrest system is required if there is
any risk of a worker falling from an elevated position
(generally,
(generally
(generally six feet or more