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Can I Install the SkyWalker™ System Perpendicular to an I-beam? |
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Answer: The Miller SkyWalker™ System may be installed so that the lifeline runs perpendicular to the structural beam by rotating the stanchions...
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Can I write on my harness/lanyard? |
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Answer: The “Sharpie” brand of felt-tip marking pens from Sanford, Inc. uses a type of permanent ink that will not...
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How much strength does my anchorage point have to support? |
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Answer: According to OSHA regulations, anchorages used for the attachment of personal fall arrest systems shall meet the following criteria...
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Can I wash my harness/lanyard? |
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Answer: Basic care of all Miller Fall Protection equipment will prolong the durable life of the unit and will contribute toward the performance of its vital safety function. Proper storage and maintenance after use are as important as cleansing the equipment of dirt, corrosives, or contaminants. Storage areas should be clean, dry and free of exposure to fumes or corrosive elements. Wipe off all surface dirt with a sponge dampened in plain water. Squeeze the sponge dry. Dip the sponge in a mild solution of water and commercial soap or detergent. Work up a thick lather, with a vigorous back and forth motion. Then wipe dry with a clean cloth. Hang freely to dry, but away from excessive heat, steam, or long periods of sunlight.
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Does Miller make harnesses and lanyards for workers heavier than 310 lbs? |
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Answer: Miller® brand harnesses are rated to a 400 lb. capacity. Miller can also manufacture custom harnesses...
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What effect will certain chemicals have on my harness/lanyard? |
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Answer: The following charts detail the effects of certain chemicals...
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Can I connect two snap hooks (or two lanyards) to one D-ring? |
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Answer: On the subject of snap hook compatibility, OSHA states that...
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Can I use Miller products with those from another manufacturer? |
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Answer: ANSI and OSHA standards emphasize compatibility of components within a personal protective system. As described in our instructions, Miller® and Titan® brand products are designed for use with Miller/Titan components only...
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How do I inspect my harness - what do I look for? |
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Answer: The following chart details the criteria for harness and body belt inspection...
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What is the expiration date for my harness and/or lanyard? |
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Answer: ANSI A10.32-2004 states the service life of fall protection equipment manufactured of synthetic fiber shall be 5 years unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer...
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Does my retractable require annual inspection? |
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Answer: Sperian Fall Protection manufactures several Miller brand Self-Retracting Lifelines (SRL’s). All of the SRLs come with an Instruction and Warning brochure that explains how to properly use and inspect each model. The policy for recertifying the units differs from model to model...
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Do you have any SRL's (Self-Retracting Lifelines) rated to 400 lbs? |
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Answer: Our product catalog states that Miller Self-Retracting Lifelines are rated to 400 lbs. when using a 928LS/18INYL (18” SofStop). The use of a shock-absorbing pack is necessary in order to keep fall arrest forces under 900 pounds for heavier workers...
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Can I use my SRL horizontally? |
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Answer: Miller Fall Protection recommends that the Miller brand of self-retracting lifelines (SRL’s) be mounted to an overhead anchorage connector whenever possible and to a suitable anchorage point. However, due to the lack of an overhead anchorage, mounting the SRL’s for horizontal use may be necessary. The following should be considered when mounting SRL’s for horizontal use...
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Can I "tie back" my lanyard to itself? |
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Answer: Miller Fall Protection does not recommend the practice of wrapping any Miller brand lanyard besides our BackBiter lanyard around an anchorage and securing the snap hook back into the lanyard (i.e., choking the lanyard around the anchorage). We recommend against this practice for several reasons...
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Can I wear an SRL on my back instead of hanging it from an anchor? |
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Answer: Miller Fall Protection approves the use of the Miller Scorpion PFL, MiniLite Fall Limiter FL11, Black Rhino CFL, 8327, TFL11 and Titan TRW-8 in a reverse configuration with the locking snap of the lanyard end connected to a compatible overhead anchorage and the body of the unit attached to the back D-ring of a Miller full-body harness...
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What forces are generated by an average size worker, falling at different lengths (distances)? |
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Answer: The following provides general information on fall arrest forces that could occur in free falls at different distances...
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