07 72 76 Fall Restraint Systems
PART 1 GENERAL
- SUMMARY: Section includes OSHA compliant fall restraint/arrest systems consisting of anchorage, connectors, body belt or harness and lifeline.
- Personal fall arrest systems:
- LifePoint single point tie-off system
- LifePoint Duo fall arrest and fall restraint system
- Cobra Life-Link Multi-Man fall arrest and fall restraint system
- Personal fall arrest systems:
- RELATED SECTIONS
- Section 07 72 73 – Roof Edge Protection Systems
- REFERENCES
- 29 CFR 1926 – Safety and Health Regulations for Construction, Subpart M-Fall Protection.
- 29 CFR 1910.29 – Occupational Health and Safety Standards for General Industry, Subpart D Fall protection Systems and Falling Object Protection.
- SUBMITTALS
- Submit under provisions of Section 01 30 00 – Administrative Requirements.
- Product Data: Manufacturer’s data sheets on each product to be used, including:
- Preparation instructions and recommendations.
- Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.
- Installation methods.
- Certification: Provide manufacturer’s certifications that the ultimate strength of the fall protection system is equal to or greater than those specified.
- QUALITY ASSURANCE
- Manufacturer Qualifications: minimum of 15 years experience manufacturing portable railing systems.
- Installer Qualifications: Minimum 2 person crew capable of positioning and installing portable roof fall protection system according to manufacturers instructions.
- DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
- Store and maintain products in accordance with the manufacturer’s printed recommendations.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
- MANUFACTURERS
- Provide products as manufactured by Garlock Safety Systems, Plymouth, MN, garlocksafety.com, Email: sales@garlockequip.com
- Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01 60 00 – Product Requirements.
- EQUIPMENT
- LifePoint System: non-penetrating single tie-off anchor device for flat roof surfaces.
- Meets OSHA 1926.502(d) (16) (iv) Fall Arrest.
- Fall Arrest Rated: 1 person
- Fall Restraint Rated: 1 person
- Approved Surface Use: Poured concrete, EPDM (adhered and loose laid), TPO (adhered and loose laid, BUR (swept), maximum 5 degree incline.
- Ballast Weight: galvanized weight pan, powder-coated base with rubberized bottom, contains fourteen 35 lb. weights, for total assembled weight of 960 lbs.
- Optional Transport Cart: Powder-coated framing permits repositioning by one person without disassembly.
- Meets OSHA 1926.502(d) (16) (iv) Fall Arrest.
- LifePoint Duo Mobile System: non-penetrating, mobile tie-off anchor device with two anchorage capability.
- Meets OSHA 1926.502(d) (16) (iv) Fall Arrest.
- Tie-off points for 1 Fall-arrest and 1 Fall-Restraint, or 2-person Fall Restraint
- Mobile and repositionable
- Ratcheted handle enables the weighted body of the unit to lifted safely
- Description:
- Steel powder coated frame
- Zinc Plated weight pan with durable rubber bottom.
- Empty Weight: 200 lbs.
- Loaded Weight: 930 lbs.
- Tires: Flat free solid.
- Weights:
- Open Concrete type.
- Solid Steel type.
- Meets OSHA 1926.502(d) (16) (iv) Fall Arrest.
- Cobra Multi-Man personal fall arrest system: non-penetrating cart provides anchor points for 2 people for fall restraint and up to 3 for fall arrest, up to a 45 degree work zone in either direction of the anchor point.
- Features:
- Meets OSHA 1926.502(d) (15) Fall Arrest.
- Non-Penetrating.
- Mobile, easy to reposition
- Integrated handle and brake.
- Heavy duty cart with flat free tires moves easily across uneven surfaces to follow the work flow.
- Large, locking job box provide storage and protection (optional).
- Cobra-claw penetrates the surface instantly to arrest a fall and stop cart movement.
- Large open deck provides space for generators, compressors, or additional job box.
- Description:
- Galvanized steel powder coated frame
- Rescue winch system.
- Weight: 1100 lbs.
- Length (with handle): 102 inches
- Width: 59 inches
- Height: 48 inches
- Weight: 1100 lbs.
- Fall Arrest Rating: 3 people
- Fall Restraint Rating: 2 people
- Tires: 18×8.50 Flat-free
- Deck Space 25 inches by 40 inches.
- Features:
- LifePoint System: non-penetrating single tie-off anchor device for flat roof surfaces.
PART 3 EXECUTION
- EXAMINATION
- Do not begin installation until substrates have been properly prepared.
- If substrate preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect of unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding.
- PREPARATION
- Prepare surfaces using the methods recommended by the manufacturer for achieving the best result for the substrate under the project conditions.
- INSTALLATION
- Install in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
- Before installation, inspect all parts to insure no damaged parts are used.
- Install diagonal braces on corner stanchions and at terminations of cable runs.
- PROTECTION
- Protect installed products until completion of project.