Klein Tools Linemans Body Belts and Positioning Straps - Manual

Instructions for the Proper Use and Care of Klein ®
Lineman’s Body Belts and Positioning Straps
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This instruction manual explains how to use,
inspect and maintain Klein lineman’s body belts
and positioning straps.
Klein manufactures a full line of lineman’s body belts
and positioning straps, designed to meet OSHA
criteria for positioning applications.
Note: Klein’s lineman’s body belts are for posi-
tioning applications only and should not be used
alone as a personal fall-arrest system, as defined
under Subpart M of OSHA standard 1926.
The positioning symbol shown in Figure 1
appears on warning tags attached to each
body belt. This symbol identifies the belt’s
OPE function.
Klein lineman’s body belts are available in full-floating,
semi-floating, or fixed styles. They combine the fea-
tures of an OPE (occupational protective equipment)
positioning belt with a specialized tool belt. They
meet or exceed all OSHA regulations, which apply to
positioning device systems, for power utilities (OSHA
1926.959) and telecommunications (OSHA 1910.268
and 1910.269). They also meet or exceed standards
ASTM F 887, CSA Z259.1 and CSA Z259.11. Each
belt is affixed with a permanent tag, which identi-
fies model number, serial number, size, and date of
manufacture.
Klein positioning straps are available in the follow-
ing lengths: 5'8" (1.7 m), 6' (1.8 m), 6'6" (2.0 m), 7'
(2.1 m), and 8' (2.4 m). They are designed to con-
form with OSHA standards 1910.268, 1910.269 and
1926.959.
All individuals who use Klein lineman’s body belts
and positioning straps must be instructed in how to
use that equipment correctly. Also, they must read,
understand and follow all instructions and warnings
contained in this booklet or packed with the product
before each use.
Note: For clarity, illustrations in this instruction
booklet do not show any warning tags or labels,
which are attached to each product.
Save these instructions. This equipment
must not be used by anyone who has not read,
understood and followed all the instructions and
inspection procedures contained in this booklet.
Failure to read, understand and follow all instruc-
tions may result in serious injury or death. Training
and instruction review should be repeated at regular
intervals by the user and his or her employer.
Figure 1
Introduction