Salient_Characteristics.pdf

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

Requirement

Vehicle Management requires a portable active jib style fall protection system for buildings 2115, 2045 and 3. This system is required IAW Osha regulations 29 CFR 1910.140, Air Force Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Air Force Instruction 91-203 Air Force Consolidated Occupational Safety Instruction. Portable devices allows for flexibility of working with different sizes of vehicles and equipment and can be repositioned when needed.

The fall arrest system will have the following Salient Characteristics: Required Capabilities

1. Mast must be capable of 360 degree rotation

2. Mast must be lockable at desired locations to prevent undesired mast rotation

3. All hardware must be corrosion resistant

4. Fall arrest system must be either man-transportable by rolling caster system, or via mechanical means, not to exceed a 10K forklift capacity

5. Jib rail must be able to support at least one 300 pound worker and provide a minimum of at least 8 ft.

offset from mast

6. System must meet or exceed all applicable OSHA safety requirements

7. System must provide safe fall protection to workers when working on large vehicles. Anchor height must be a minimum of 20ft. above the surface

8. Must meet or exceed all applicable ANSI Z359 Fall protection code safety requirements