Access Rail Manual - 2010 to present
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1. ANCHOR DEVICES REQUIREMENTS AND TESTING 1 Fixed rail anchor devices must comply with EN 795 2012 2 Tests should be carried out on a sample of the medium to which the anchor devices in this case the traveller and bar is attached Each test should be repeated at the extremity and intermediate anchor and at a joint 3 A static test with a weight of 12kN should be applied for a period of 3 minutes The device should suffer no permanent deformation of more than 10 mm 4 Adynamic test consists of a 100 kg mass being dropped so that it generates a fall arrest load of 9kN The anchor device shall not release the test mass Increase the test mass to 300 kg for 3 minutes The mass is held clear of the ground 5 Precise descriptions of the required tests can be found in EN 795 2012 6 Below is an example of a traveller showing its construction Lanyard Attachment Points Optional Equipment Car and Connector Plate dol End Stop Tandem Car Rail Rail 7 Below is a typical setup for attachments to the traveller 1 Full Body Safety Harness J Use a full body safety harness attached to the access traveller with lock Full body safety harness must meet CE ANSI support standards 2 Working Harness Use a working harness or chair attached to the access traveller without lock Working harness or chair must meet CE ANSI support standards Additional Options 3 Tool Service Car Add an optional lockable traveller or travel2. R27 pinstop rail for caphead fasteners 3 6 11 9 3 4 100 3 15 16 8 SHCS 5 16 SHCS IN1651 Splice link Purchase one IN1651 splice link for each IN1650 rail section IN9561 Endstop pair Use one at each end of system rail Available with black hardcoat or clear anodized finish Add CLR to part number for clear anodizing Socket Head Cap Screw Optional Parts Part Length Width Maximum working load No Description mm in mm in kg Ib Comments IN9565 R27 Access Rail car pinstop 132 9 3 16 10 2 3 4 135 297 68 Use to hang tool bag etc IN9608 R27 Access Rail car 132 5 3 16 70 2 3 4 135 297 68 IN10614 R27 Access Rail car pinstop wheel toggle 132 9 3 16 10 2 3 4 135 297 68 IN10615 R27 Access Rail car wheel toggle 132 5 3 16 70 2 3 4 135 297 68 IN10612 R27 Wheel toggle 115 4 1 2 25 1 H 50547 Car coupler Use to couple two cars Includes two stainless steel fasteners and clear plastic washers Available with black Hard Lube or clear anodized finish Add CLEAR to part number for clear anodizing Car coupler H 50547 S e c2 A Ge 4 y 4 N E J ve 9 amp l Access i4 car A car un i i i 3 heel toggle Access Rail car pinstop Access Rail car W gg pinstop wheel toggle wheel toggle IN10612 CLEAR IN9565 CLEAR IN9608 CLEAR IN10614 CLEAR IN10615 CLEAR 2 Access Rail System R27 1 Applications 1 FULL BODY SAFETY HARNESS Use a full body safety harness attached to acc
3. close over attachment object Follow manufacturer s manual for correct use of energy absorbing lanyard Follow manufacturer s instruction manual for correct use of bosun s chair and certified safety harness Do not attach a connector such that it will impact on the side of the car when in use WARNING This product is part of a personal fall arrest system The user must follow the manufacturer s instructions for each component of the system These instructions must be provided to the user of this equipment The user must read and understand these instructions before using this equipment Manufactur er s instructions must be followed for proper use and maintenance of this equipment Alterations or misuse of this equipment or failure to follow these instructions may result in a fall or failure to arrest a fall leading to serious injury or death 9 Training It is the responsibility of the user and the purchaser of this equipment to assure that they are familiar with these instructions trained in the correct care and use of and are aware of the operating characteristics application limits and the consequences of improper use of this equipment 6 Inspection INSPECT BEFORE EACH USE A formal inspection of the rail and its connection to the structure must be performed at least annually by a competent person other than the user The inspection should be recorded in an inspection and maintenance log BEFORE EACH USE A Inspect pinst
4. documentation should contain at least e Address and location of installation e Name and address of installation company e Name of the person in charge of the installation e Product identification e Fixing device e Schematic installation plan e A declaration by the installer that it is Installed in accordance with manufacturer s instructions Carried out in accordance to plan Fixed as specified Commissioned in accordance with manufacturer s instructions oupplied with photographic information documentation Access Rail System R27 1 09 10 Andrew Ash Vie Managing Director Harken UK Ltd Updated in line with EN 95 2012 01 10 2012 Worldwide Limited Warranty COVERAGE HARKEN warrants that each HARKEN product when properly used and maintained will be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of receipt of the product by the final customer THE LIMITED WARRANTY This limited warranty applies to all Harken products purchased The sole and exclusive remedy under this LIMITED WARRANTY for original defects in materials or work manship of a HARKEN product shall be the repair or replacement in HARKEN s sole discretion of the defective part or component in accordance with the terms of this warranty WARRANTOR For products originally sold in the Unites States the limited warranty for the products is supplied by HARKEN INC For products originally sold in the European Union the limited wa
5. itself BACKGROUND We have researched the MCA documentation and BS 7883 2005 PPE Anchor Device Testing From this we can draw two critical principles A Any safety equipment or lifting device must have its installation inspected and surveyed as per standard industry practice Likewise periodic inspection is necessary to ensure nothing has deteriorated due to age wear or corrosion There are well established systems and protocols in place to ensure this is done This is nothing special or unique to the Harken ARS B As per the MCA code of practice Chapter 21 6 1 The Installer has the full responsibility for a proper safe installation that is tested to meet all relevant standards Normally this would be verified by an independent safety surveyor REGARDING BS 7883 2005 This Code of Practice details the maintenance and testing regime of EN 795 2012 anchor devices for fall protection It recommends an initial sample 3no proof test of 12kN 1200 kgs for 3 minutes if the installation is into a base material that the installer has no information on or has never installed into before If the samples tested pass the rest of the anchor points shall be tested to 6KN for 15 seconds If the anchor device is only used for fall protection the device should be thoroughly examined and tested annually to 6kN for 15 seconds If the device is used for suspending personnel or rope access the device should be thoroughly examined and tested every 6 mont
6. liable to prosecution and a fine for non compliance Further information on relevant legislation is set out in Annex 1 4 Maintenance 4 1 Where systems meeting the requirements of either paragraphs 2 1 or 2 2 are used for overside work relevant information regarding the maintenance and testing of such systems should be obtained from the system manufacturer Such information is to be in written form and a copy of it is to be kept on board the vessel to which it applies 4 2 More information on the use of these systems is contained in Annex 2 Access Rail System R27 13 Appendix A 14 More Information Seafarer Safety and Health Branch Maritime and Coastguard Agency Bay 1 29 spring Place 105 Commercial Road Southampton 5015 1EG Tel 44 0 23 8032 9328 Fax 44 0 23 8032 9251 e mail seafarer s amp h mcga gov uk General Inquiries infolinet amp mcga gov uk MCA Website Address www mcga gov uk File Ref MC122 6 0026 ALITY MANALGEMENT Published september 2010 Please note that all addresses and telephone numbers are correct at time of publishing Crown Copyright 2010 An executive agency of the Department for Safer Lives Safer Ships Cleaner Seas Tr an spo rt When printed by the MCA the material used contains a minimum 75 post consumer waste paper Access Rail System R27 Appendix A ANNEX 1 MERCHANT SHIPPING LEGISLATION RELEVANT TO OVERSIDE WORK The following provisions of Merchan
7. material or workmanship that are manifested outside the warranty period e defects which are not reported to HARKEN within sixty 60 days of discovery e a product that has been altered or modified from factory specifications e damage or deterioration of cosmetic surface finishes including cracking crazing discoloration or fading e accidents misuse abuse abnormal use improper use lack of reasonable or proper maintenance or storage e installation service or repairs improperly performed or replacement parts or accessories not conforming to HARKEN s specifications e use exceeding the recommended and permitted limits or loads of the product and or the product on which the product is installed e normal wear or deterioration occasioned by the use of the product or its exposure to the elements ropes lines buckles and webbing loss of time loss of use inconvenience travel expense costs related to procuring any substitute product transportation costs any incidental or consequential damages arising out of the non use of the product or compensation for inconvenience or loss of use while the product is being repaired or otherwise not available or other matters not specifically covered hereunder e the costs to remove disassemble or re install the product e removal storage and replacing of the product on which the product has been installed even where this is necessary to carry out the warranty service
8. ACCESS RAIL SYSTEM R27 User Manual Intended for specialized personnel or expert users 4684 1 7 14 This manual applies to cars shipped from Harken USA as of February 2011 Cars have serial numbers of A0633 and B0768 WARNING This product is part of a personal fall arrest system The user must follow the manufacturer s instructions for each component of the system These instructions must be provided to the user of this equipment The user must read and understand these instructions before using this equipment Manufacturer s instructions must be followed for proper use and maintenance of this equipment Alterations or misuse of this equipment or failure to follow these instructions may result in a fall or failure to arrest a fall leading to serious injury or death A Please read these instructions carefully before installing servicing or operating the equipment This manual may be modified without notice See www harken com manuals for updated versions PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Parts Description Pivot pin retaining wcrew gee Forged stainless Wheeled toggle INY shackle attachment achieves X Car coupler io angles up to 90 screw pivot pin retaining screw ey Car ae X coupler Forged stainless te do IN10567 CLEAR Te i W Pivot pin retaining screw NS 9 Endstop pair IN9561 Lever actuated pinstop Fall arrest car Pinstop rail IN1643 3m Splice lin
9. Equipment which is used for lifting persons must be designed for the purpose and it is not acceptable to use a work station harness or a bosun s chair attached to a rail and trolley system designed for sail handling to enable window cleaning or other overside maintenance to be undertaken 12 Access Rail System R27 Appendix A 2 Installation 2 1 Any newly installed rail and trolley system used should be tested certified and approved to a recognized European Union standard for fall protection equipment EN 795 2012 and should display the CE mark More information on these requirements is contained in Annex 2 2 2 Where it is proposed to use a rail and trolley system or other system i e a system already fitted that has not been specifically designed for supporting crew members over the side its use for overside work is not permitted without written confirmation having been received from the manufacturer preferably by means of a certificate that use for such purposes is permissible including any conditions attached to its use for that purpose 3 Operation 3 1 Before use the employer should ensure that 3 1 1 the manufacturer s instructions are read and understood by the persons who will be using the equipment 3 1 2 a risk assessment is carried out and an appropriate rescue plan developed to recover persons who fall into the water and 3 1 3 crew members are competent to use the equipment and are aware of any conditions relatin
10. The LIMITED WARRANTY does not cover nor shall HARKEN have any liability or responsibility in respect of damages or expenses relating to the following products and or components e washers and spacers ball bearings roller bearings thrust bearings SERVICE RECERTIFICATION CENTERS Manufacturer N15W24983 Bluemound Rd Pewaukee WI 53072 4974 Telephone 262 691 3320 Fax 262 701 5780 Cable Harken Pewaukee Web www harken com Online Catalog www harkenstore com e Email harken harken com EU Representative Harken UK Ltd Bearing House Ampress Lane Lymington Hampshire S041 8LW England Telephone 44 01590 689122 Fax 44 01590 610274 Web www harken co uk e Email enquiries harken co uk Printed in USA 4684 1 07 14
11. ad Angle Limitations Harken cars beginning with A0633 and car for serial numbers B0768 with 8 mm shackles have the ability to handle loading at an angle up to 15 beyond vertical Loads beyond 15 from vertical will overload car See drawing at right Exception IN10567 wheel toggle cars can handle greater angles See next page Training This equipment must be installed and used by Harken IN9GOG cars persons trained in its correct application and use beginning with A0633 and B0768 with 8 mm shackles C STANDARDS have the ability to handle loading at an angle up to This system has been tested to EN 795 2012 standard and is appropriate 15 beyond vertical Loads for single person use with an energy absorber to EN355 beyond 15 from vertical Will overload car 2 System Requirements Harken equipment is designed for use with Harken approved components Substitutions or replacements made with non approved components may jeopardize compatibility of equipment and may affect the safety and reliability of the system Connectors hooks carabiners and D rings must be capable of supporting at least 22kN 5000 Ibs in accordance with EN362 Personal Fall Arrest Systems used with this equipment must meet EN813 requirements and include a shock absorbing lanyard to EN355 standard and a full body harness to EN361 EN358 EN813 standard A WARNING Consult Harken when using this equipment in combination with components or subsystems ot
12. details required EQUIPMENT RECORD Manufacturer Address Tel Fax Email Website HARKEN N15W24983 Bluemound Rd 262 691 3320 262 701 5780 Pewaukee WI 53072 4974 USA harken harken com www harken com Other important information i e document number EXAMINATION REPAIR HISTORY Reason for Entry Defect notes repairs carried out and Name and signature of Date of next periodic Periodic exam or repair other important information compentent person examination Loctite is a registered trademark of Henkel AG amp Company KGaA McLube is a registered trademark of McGee Industries Inc Torlon is a registered trademark of Solvay Advanced Polymers 10 Access Rail System R27 rawing H 49971 Access Rail System R27 Appendix A p MARINE GUIDANCE NOTE Sca MGN 422 M am Maritime and Coastguard Agency Use of Equipment to Undertake Work Over the Side on Yachts and Other Vessels Notice to all Shipowners Masters and Crew This notice should be read with the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen Chapters 4 and 15 PLEASE NOTE Where this document provides guidance on the law it should not be regarded as definitive The way the law applies to any particular case can vary according to circumstances for example from vessel to vessel and you should consider seeking independent legal advice if you are unsure of your own legal position Summary This MGN provides guidance on the use of
13. dstop WARNING If endstop screws loosen cars can roll off end of rail resulting in a fall severe injury or death If car has been removed from rail make sure car contains all 60 balls Do not load car assembly if balls are missing WARNING If car has been removed from rail some balls may he lost Do not use cars if balls A are missing Cars with missing balls may come off rail resulting in a fall severe injury or death see page 8 CORRECT 6 Access Rail System R27 INCORRECT 6 Formal Inspection A formal inspection of rail for cracks deformation or wear and its connection to structure must be performed annually by a trained person Record inspection results in a log See page 10 Remove and inspect cars for damage corrosion Strength and operation Remove shackle from car to inspect hidden portion A Remove car coupler pivot pin retaining screw If necessary heat screw with a propane torch to break Red Loctite bond B Tip car so pivot pin slides out C Remove shackle and inspect If it shows any sign of corrosion cracking or wear return complete car assembly to a service recertification center listed on the back of this manual for advice D Reassemble parts using Red Loctite Access Rail System R27 7 6 Inspection Inspect cars Torlon ball bearings Make sure there are no flats as they will impede car movement Damaged balls may indicate high load or hi
14. e centers Keep rail in alignment until secured with spring or C clamps when marking drilling holes Use transfer punch to mark i hole centers Hold rail in and Inserting fasteners alignment until secured with 1 1 s I G l h To prevent cars from rolling off rail fasten endstops to rail ends using M8 5 16 a a stainless steel fasteners All rail and endstop fasteners must be coated with an anti corrosion compound such as Tef Gel Installer must ensure that instructions and limitations of use are clearly displayed close to system This should include a statement that it is designed exclusively for use of personal protective equipment 4 Access Rail System R27 4 Use After a Fall Any equipment which has been subjected to the forces of arresting a fall must be removed from service immediately and destroyed by user or an authorised person Rescue when using this equipment the employer must have a rescue plan and the means at hand to implement it and communicate that plan to users authorized persons and rescuers PERSONAL FALL ARREST EQUIPMENT When using a hook with positive locking mechanism to connect to car shackle ensure roll out cannot occur Roll out occurs when interference between hook and mating connector causes hook gate to unintentionally open and release self locking snap hooks and carabiners should be used to reduce possibility of roll out Do not use hooks or connectors that will not completely
15. ess car with pinstop Full body safety harness must meet C ANSI support standards 2 WORKING HARNESS CAR Use a working harness or chair attached to access car Working harness or chair must meet C ANSI support standards 3 TOOL SERVICE CAR Add an optional car and coupler to work as your tool service carrier A PURPOSE The rail and car system is designed for use as an adjustable anchorage point for external access to facilitate external maintenance on vessels The system has two anchorage points One anchorage point for a personal suspension system and the second for the fall arrest system B LIMITATIONS Capacity This system is designed for use by one person with a combined weight clothing tools etc of no more than 135 kg 297 68 Ib No more than one person may be connected to a two car assembly at one time Free Fall Personal fall arrest systems used with this equipment must be rigged to limit the free fall to no more than 1 8 m 6 ft Personal Suspension System must be rigged so that no vertical free fall is possible Fall Clearance There must be sufficient clearance below the user to arrest a fall before the user strikes the ground or other obstruction Height of Qe user plus extended safety lanyard length must not be more S than the height from rail to ground minus 2 m 6 5 ft Swing Falls Minimize swing falls by working as close to the anchorage point as possible Check CE label on side af Lo
16. g to its use and their safety 3 2 Rail and trolley systems for working overside should not be used whilst the vessel is underway 3 3 These systems are designed to be used with the appropriate PPE harnesses lanyards fall arresters and other devices 3 4 On systems referred to in paragraph 2 1 there is a single attachment on each traveller designed to accommodate a single line such as a harness One of the travellers is fitted with a locking device The device which locks the traveller in position along the rail must ONLY be disengaged from the rail while the user is changing position Once the user is in position the locking MUST be re engaged to hold the car in position and limit the user s movement along the rail 3 9 he user must NEVER rely on only one attachment point for personal protective equipment The working harness should be attached to one traveller and a fall arrestor or other safety device to the other A third traveller could be used to attach work tools 3 6 More guidance can be found in the Code of Safe Working Practices Chapters 4 and 15 3 The use of systems for overside work that do not meet the requirements of either paragraphs 2 1 or 2 2 above or fail to provide instructions in the use of such equipment in accordance with paragraph 3 1 could potentially place the employer of the crew and also the master in breach of their obligations under relevant Merchant Shipping health and safety legislation and render them
17. gh wear Return complete car assembly to one of the service recertification centers listed on the back of this manual for advice Make sure that all races have the correct number of balls see chart below right Do not use system until missing balls have been replaced Car length Balls car Balls Order Ball WARNING Do not use cars if balls 53 16 132mm 60 Torlon 1526 25 8 mm are missing Cars with missing balls may come off rail resulting in a fall severe injury or death To replace lost balls position car on edge with retaining clip in place Do not remove retaining clip Gently push one ball at a time into car from center of clip Allow balls to roll into return race and insert remaining balls Do not overfill Each car must have 60 balls Inspect pinstop for spring degradation cracks or wear that may affect locking strength and operation Inspect rail for cracks deformation or wear Inspect attaching fasteners for loosening damage or corrosion that may affect strength see Inspection BEFORE EACH USE pages 5 6 7 SERVICE If inspection reveals an unsafe or defective condition remove item from service and destroy it If in doubt please contact manufacturer for further advice Loctite is a registered trademark of Henkel AG amp Company KGaA Tef Gel is a registered trademark of Ultra Safety Systems Inc Torlon is a registered trademark of Solvay Advanced Polymers 8 Access Rail S
18. her than those described in this manual Altering or intentionally misusing this equipment may cause the system to fail which can cause a fall which could result in severe injury or death Access Rail System R27 3 3 Installation PLAN SYSTEM CORRECT f INCORRECT Consider all factors that will affect safety during use of this equipment Rail must be laid out and positioned as determined by a naval architect or other suitably qualified person User must ensure that distance required to arrest fall is less than obstruction below Height of user plus extended safety lanyard length must not be more than the height from rail to ground minus 2 m 6 5 ft Rail should run horizontal to water plane but can be mounted at various angles on this horizontal structure OO um UE um t em ms am ae Ens ARE GN NN m Ceiling Mount Wall Mount TFET FFT Installer shall ensure suitability of base materials into which rail is fixed and that it is capable of sustaining test force as detailed in standard EN 795 2012 The following publications give detailed information to ensure safe and legally compliant installation EN 795 2012 Protection against falls from a height Anchor devices Requirements and Testing BS 7883 2005 Code of practice for the design selection installation use and maintenance of anchor devices conforming to BS EN 795 MGN422 M Use of Equipment to undertake work over the side on yachts and other ve
19. hs as a minimum CONCLUSION BS 883 2005 standard gives a good reference point to offer guidance on testing of any rail installation new or retro fit Our interpretation in practical application is 1 PROOF TESTING 14 The test objective is for the installer to prove their individual installation methodology for each type of base material fastener type or where working with unknown factors Access Rail System R27 17 Appendix B 1 2 The surveyor will have to approve the individual test regime and be satisfied it was done correctly In practice this normally means overseeing the test 1 3 For new builds or for identical constructions the proof test can be done on representative sample pieces These should be long enough to hold a pair of cars in normal configuration plus the end stops In practice 900 mm would be suitable 1 4 This can be applied to installations if the construction is identical and as long as it is properly documented 1 5 In the case of retro fits where the construction is not necessarily known due to modifications corrosion or aging the proof testing will have to be done in situ 1 6 If done in place then we recommend testing in highest risk locations such as where personnel gain access to the system or at the ends of the rails 1 Subject to surveyor approval the proof test procedure would be Note This is a static test There is no drop load The car is not expected to move under these conditions
20. i Attach a water bag to a single car ii Fill to achieve a load of 1200 kg lil Hold for 3 minutes without deformation paying particular to rail fastener stability iv Drain unload water bag move and repeat in two further locations or sample pieces v The system should remain functional 2 INSTALLATION TESTING 2 1 This test objective is to ensure that the system has been installed correctly in practice and remains sound as it ages 2 2 We recommend that each rail is tested in at least 3 locations typically at both ends and at any rail joint or in the middle 2 3 Again subject to surveyor approval each rail should be tested on installation as per i Attach a water bag to a single car li Fill to achieve a load of 600 kg iii Test for 15 seconds per location iv Repeat as necessary for each separate rail 2 4 Normal safety equipment operations requires testing post installation and then 6 monthly routine inspections with 12 monthly testings 2 5 Further testing and inspection of the ARS should be incorporated into standard operating practices and into the safety records 3 0 Documentation to be supplied after installation i The installation documentation provides evidence to the end uses and that the installation has been carried out properly ii The documentation should be handed over to the user and kept on hand for subsequent examinations of the device 18 Access Rail System R27 Appendix B iii The
21. k IN1643 3 6m IN1649 IN1643 6m IN9606 CLEAR Pinstop rail Endstop pair IN9561 CLEAR D p IN1643 3m CLR Lever actuated pinstop unlocked IN1643 3 6m CLR Pinstop rail 7 IN1643 6m CLR IN1650 3m Splice link Car Assembly Add CLR to part number for clear anodized finish eee um Maximum Part Length Width working load No Description mm in mm in kg Ib Comments IN9606 R27 Access Rail car assembly coupler 2 3 10 3 4 70 2 3 4 135 297 68 Includes 1 x IN9565 1 x IN9608 1 x H 50547 d System IN10567 R27 Access Rail car assembly coupler wheel toggle 213 10 3 4 70 2 3 4 135 297 68 ues deest 11 Includes 1 x INT0614 1 x IN10615 1 x H 50547 Available with black Hard Lube anodized or clear anodized finish Add CLEAR to part number for clear anodizing External access cars must only be used with rail mounted using 5 16 8 mm Use only endstops listed below Rail and Accessories Part Length Mounting hole spacing Fasteners No Description m ft in mm in mm in IN1643 3m R2 pinstop rail for countersink fasteners 3 9 10 1 16 100 3 15 16 8 FH 5 16 FH IN1643 3 6m R27pinstop rail for countersink fasteners 3 6 11 9 3 4 100 3 15 16 8 FH 5 16 FH IN1643 6m R2 pinstop rail for countersink fasteners 6 19 8 1 4 100 3 15 16 8 FH 5 16 FH IN1649 Splice link Purchase one IN1649 splice link for each IN1643 rail section IN1650 3m R27 pinstop rail for caphead fasteners 3 9 10 1 16 100 3 15 16 8 SHCS 5 16 SHCS IN1650 3 6m
22. ler with coupler to work as your tool service carrier 16 Access Rail System R27 Appendix B Harken Access Rail System ARS Installation amp Proof Testing Advice INTRODUCTION The following is the good faith interpretation by Harken of the standards that we understand are the current methods that will meet the many test procedures to assure a Safely installed Harken ARS System Harken is not responsible for any future changes alternate interpretations or other requirements imposed by inspection officials Harken does not accept any responsibility for the consequences of failed installations including but not limited to personal injuries costs or any related damages or from failed alternative installations methods The installer is directed to carefully consider BACKGROUND The Harken ARS is fully tested and certified under EN 795 2012 as a fall arrest anchor device However we have had a number of requests to approve alternative methods of fastening due to different construction and building techniques Regrettably it is simply not possible for us to approve all these alternatives without detailed engineering testing and surveying of every individual case Therefore the purpose of this guidance is to illustrate how alternative methods of attachment can be considered by the installer and considered as suitable To be 100 explicit this guidance is regarding the installation of the product and nothing to do with the product
23. ns of the General Duties Regulations referred to above the provisions of the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 2006 No 2183 guidance on which is contained in Marine Guidance Note MGN 331 M F require an employer to ensure that all work equipment made available to workers on the ship a is suitable for the work to be carried out or b is properly adapted for that purpose and c may be used by workers without impairment to their health or safety 2 2 When selecting work equipment the employer is required to take into account the conditions under which the 3 work is to be undertaken and the characteristics of that work as well as having regard to any risks to the health and safety of workers arising from the use of that work equipment The employer must also ensure that any work equipment is used only for operations and under conditions for which it is suitable Suitable in this context means suitable in any respect which it is reasonably foreseeable will affect the health and safety of any worker Any work equipment to be used by workers must be maintained in an efficient state in efficient working order and in good repair Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 2006 3 1 Should the use of the access systems referred to in paragraph 1 1 of the main body of this MGN involve 4 raising or lowering of any worker it is likel
24. op for spring degradation cracks or wear that may affect locking Strength and operation Check drive pin holding plastic latch to post to make sure it is secure WARNING If pinstop locking mechanism fails cars may become loose on rail resulting in an uncontrolled slide along rail resulting in severe injury or death Access Rail System R27 5 6 Inspection B Inspect pivot pin retaining screws in cars and coupler CORRECT Make sure coupler pivot pin retaining screws have not loosened and are tightened securely in coupler If loose remove screw apply Red Loctite and tighten WARNING If screws loosen shackle pivot pin can move allowing shackle to suddenly release from car resulting in a fall severe injury or death C Inspect shackles for signs of corrosion cracks or elongation If damaged do not use Damaged shackles can indicate that car was overloaded Return complete car assembly to one of the service centers recertification centers listed on back of manual for advice D Check all rail screws to make sure they have not loosened and are flush with top of rail Screws must be flush with top of rail to allow cars to roll smoothly Loose screws can also compromise system safety WARNING If all screws are not fastened securely rail can separate from mounting surface resulting in a fall severe injury or death E Inspect endstop screws to make sure they have not loosened and are flush with top of en
25. rail and trolley and similar systems for undertaking overside work on yachts and other vessels The main points are e to ensure that new systems comply with BS standards e to ensure that existing systems have been checked to an equivalent standard e to ensure operators have been trained in their use e to ensure maintenance is carried out to the manufacturer s advice Annex 1 give details of the relevant legislation that applies and Annex 2 give details of testing and operation 1 Introduction 1 1 The use of single point safety rail and trolley systems is becoming more prevalent on vessels especially mega yachts These allow crewmembers to work outside conventional guardrails for cleaning and maintenance purposes on yachts or other vessels In recent years there have been a number of accidents using substandard equipment of this type Also there has been evidence that the manufacturers instructions on their use are not being followed The purpose of this notice is to give guidance on their use 1 2 Most consist of two travellers linked in tandem that can be separated if necessary into independent units These are fitted to a metal track rail which allows the travellers to glide along it There is the option of having more than one traveller on the rail However many of these systems have been designed and installed for the sole purpose of sail handling and not for supporting workers working over the side of the vessel 1 3
26. rranty for the products is supplied by the dealer who sold the product through the Harken Distributors in that country For products origi nally sold in the rest of the World the limited warranty for the prod ucts is supplied directly by the Harken Distributors in that country When HARKEN is mentioned throughout this Limited Warranty it refers to the entity as defined in this paragraph OWNER NON TRANSFERABLE WARRANTY This warranty is made by HARKEN with the original purchaser of the product and does not extend to any third parties The rights of the original purchaser under this warranty may not be assigned or otherwise transferred to any third party WARRANTY TERM The LIMITED WARRANTY covers any original defects in material or workmanship manifested within 12 months of the date of receipt of the product by the final customer NOT COVERED The LIMITED WARRANTY does not apply to nor shall HARKEN have any liability or responsibility for damages or expenses relating to defects caused by misuse abuse failure to install use maintain or store the HARKEN product as specified in the warranty booklet service booklet manuals catalogue or other literature available from HARKEN The LIMITED WARRANTY does not apply to and neither shall HARKEN have any liability or responsibility in respect to damages or expenses relating to e defects in material or workmanship that did not exist when the product was first delivered e defects in
27. ssels see Appendix A Harken External Access System Installation and Proof Testing Advice see Appendix B Avoid attaching system components where suspension and or fall arrest rope may come in contact with or abrade against unprotected sharp edges Wheel Toggle Car IN1057 CAR ASSEMBLY WHEEL TOGGLE This car is designed to run along a surface mounted so that the toggle overhangs the edge Ensure that the whole wheel width is in good contact with the surface to which the rail is attached Ensure that the surface is strong enough to sustain the expected working load and wear a arando d RAIL INSTALLATION Mounted on angle cars with wheel toggle face outward This Access Rail system should be installed only by a competent person or competent organization All rail listed in this manual is designed to use stainless steel fasteners Attachment to vessel must be in accordance with MGN 422 M Harken does not recommend installing with aluminum fasteners Use of non stainless steel fasteners is at the liability of the installer and must be designed to meet the requirements of MGN 422 M in Appendix A and Proof Testing in Appendix B Always use threadlocking solution or locknuts Precise rail alignment at joints is critical for smooth running cars Use Splice Links Part IN1649 IN1643 rail or Part IN1651 IN1650 rail and round rods and spring clamps to align rail during installation Use transfer punch to mark hol
28. t Shipping Legislation are relevant to overside work However only the main points especially relevant to the use or selection of rail and trolley systems are listed In order to meet the require ments of the legislation completely it will be necessary to comply fully with all the requirements of this legislation 1 1 1 N Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1997 Under regulation 5 of the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1997 No 2962 the General Duties Regulations guidance on which is contained in Marine Guidance Note MGN 20 a general duty is placed on an employer to ensure so far as is reasonably practicable the health and safety of workers and other persons on board a UK registered vessel In meeting this requirement the employer is required to undertake a risk assessment to determine whether any risks to the health and safety of workers will or potentially could arise in the normal course of their activities or duties Where any such risks or potential risks are identified the employer is required to take appropriate measures to either remove such risks entirely or where that is not possible reduce those risks as far as is reasonably practicable It is for the employer to decide what measures are taken to reduce any risks Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 2006 In addition to the provisio
29. y the provisions of the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 2006 SI 2006 2184 guidance on which is contained in Marine Guidance Note MGN 332 M F could also apply Under these Regulations an employer is required to ensure that all lifting equipment is of adequate strength and stability having regard in particular to the stress induced at its mounting or fixing point In addition the Regulations provide that except in exceptional circumstances no lifting equipment shall be used for lifting persons unless it is designed for the purpose Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels Heath and Safety at Work Work at Height Regulations 2010 4 1 The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels Heath and Safety at Work Work at Height Regulations 2010 No 332 guidance on which is contained in Marine Guidance Note MGN 410 require employers to ensure that work equipment used for work at height is the most suit able to ensure and maintain safe working conditions for workers using that equipment The Regulations also require the employer to select work equipment which is appropriate to the nature of the work to be performed and is appropriate to foreseeable loads and stresses In addition specific Requirements for Rope Access and Positioning Techniques are set out in Schedule 3 to the draft Regulations Access Rail System R27 15 Appendix A ANNEX 2 PROTECTION AGAINST FALLS FROM A HEIGHT
30. ystem R27 1 Maintenance _ Flush cars frequently by squirting a detergent water solution into center openings Roll car back and forth to distribute evenly then flush bearings with fresh water Cleaning and Flushing Point After car dries apply one or two drops of McLube OneDrop Roll car back and forth to distribute Do not use spray lubricants because ball bearings may skid not roll It is important to clean car as excessive build up of grease dirt and salt will restrict car movement Cleaning and Flushing Point Cleaning and Flushing Point SR S OneDrop SC After car dries apply one or two drops of McLube OneDrop Roll car back and forth to distribute Access Rail System R27 9 8 Labelin The following is an example and explanation of the product labelling HARKEN a IN9608 A0000 ww harkenindustrial com Access Rail System R27 EN 795 2012 C 0321 caja 3 J 4 5 s r7 1 Product part number 2 Serial number 3 Manufacturer s name 4 Product name 5 Number of document to which the equipment conforms 6 CE symbol 7 Pictogram indicating the necessity for users to read the instructions for use and label part number 9 Records A record must be kept for each component subsystem and system with the following details see example record log below It is the responsibility of the user organization to provide the record and to enter onto the record the
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