Main risks

• Falls due to inadequate anchorages, incorrect connections or insufficient clearance.
• Impacts against structures due to the pendulum effect or oscillations during arrest.
• Injuries from sudden arrest and body compression (harness trauma).
• Prolonged suspension after a fall with health risks if a rapid rescue is not carried out.
• System failure due to wear, cuts, damaged stitching, corrosion or deformation in connectors.
• Damage to webbing and ropes from sharp edges, corners, abrasive or hot surfaces.
• Accidental opening or disconnection of non-locking karabiners and connectors.
• Incompatibility between components (harness, lanyards, energy absorbers, anchors, retractable lifelines) that prevents correct operation.
• Loss of stability due to wind, rain, ice or slippery surfaces.
• Electrical hazard when working near live conductors.

Safe use

• Read and follow the manufacturer's instructions for harness adjustment, attachment points and use of each component.
• Before each use, inspect the harness, lanyards, energy absorbers, connectors and anchorage: look for cuts, loose threads, abrasion, deformation, rust, cracks and illegible labels.
• Adjust the harness to the body: webbing flat and untwisted, buckles closed and locked, and no excessive slack.
• Choose a suitable structural anchor point, preferably above the user and avoiding sharp edges.
• Check the necessary free clearance beneath the feet and around you to avoid impacts during arrest, and reduce the pendulum effect by keeping the line as vertical as possible.
• Use locking connectors and verify their closure manually and visually; do not connect to non-structural elements or to tool loops.
• Use lanyards and energy absorbers appropriate to the task; do not tie knots or extend with ropes or webbing not intended for this purpose.
• Keep lines and lanyards away from edges, moving parts, hot surfaces and chemicals; if this is not possible, use suitable protection.
• Work with an operational rescue plan and maintain communication with the team for rapid assistance after a fall.
• Stop work if weather conditions, fatigue or visibility compromise safety.
• Immediately remove from service any equipment that has arrested a fall or suffered an abnormal load.

Storage and maintenance

• Clean textile components with lukewarm water and neutral soap; do not use solvents, bleach or harsh chemicals. Rinse and air-dry in the shade.
• Ensure complete drying before storage. Do not use direct heat sources.
• Store the equipment in a cool, dry, ventilated place, protected from direct sunlight, moisture, dust, oils and chemical agents.
• Avoid crushing, permanent bends and contact with sharp edges during transport and storage; use protective sleeves or bags where possible.
• Keep connectors and devices clean; check that closing and locking function correctly. Do not lubricate unless specified by the manufacturer.
• Record dates of purchase, use and inspections, and carry out periodic inspections as indicated by the manufacturer.
• Remove from service any equipment with visible damage, missing parts or an unknown history.

Use restrictions

• Product intended for fall-arrest in work at height; do not use for sport climbing, caving, play or recreational suspension.
• Do not use for hoisting, dragging or lashing loads, nor for lifting or suspending people except with systems specifically designed for that purpose.
• Do not modify, drill, sew or tie knots in harnesses, lanyards or ropes; do not extend with accessories not specifically intended.
• Do not mix components that are not designed to work together; observe the load limits and compatibilities specified by the manufacturer.
• Do not use if the total weight of the user and their equipment exceeds the limits recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not use near flames, hot surfaces, welding sparks or chemicals that may damage the components, unless using equipment designed for such conditions.
• Do not work at height under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication that reduces alertness.
• Keep out of the reach of children and do not allow use without appropriate training and supervision.
• Do not approach live power lines; maintain appropriate safety distances.