This document provides essential user instructions for the MSA V-SHOCK® and V-SHOCK® EDGE Personal Fall Limiters (PFLs). These devices are critical components of fall protection systems, designed to connect a user's full body harness to an anchor point, significantly reducing the risk of serious injury or death during a fall.
The instructions cover crucial aspects including:
- Proper installation and attachment to various harness types.
- Specific guidance for both standard V-SHOCK® and leading-edge V-SHOCK® EDGE applications.
- Detailed safety regulations and user requirements, emphasizing weight limitations and user fitness.
- Information on anchor requirements, fall clearances, and the risks associated with swing falls.
- Procedures for pre-use checks, inspection, cleaning, and storage to ensure product longevity and safety.
- Product specifications, including materials used and compliance with relevant ANSI, OSHA, and CSA standards.
MSA emphasizes that these devices must be used strictly in accordance with these instructions to ensure optimal performance and user safety. For further details or support, users are encouraged to visit the MSA Safety website at https://us.msasafety.com/.