FAQ’s

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FAQs of Fall Protection

Q 1. What is the strength of KARAM harnesses?

Ans. KARAM harnesses undergo rigorous testing and meet safety standards for use in potentially hazardous environments. These harnesses are tested as per procedures laid down in the relevant EN/ISI standards to sustain a static load of 15 KN for 3 minutes without showing any signs of damage to the webbing or metal parts.

Q 2. What is the shelf life of KARAM harnesses?

Ans. When stored in ideal conditions (as specified in the instructional manual) the shelf life of KARAM harnesses extends up to 10 years. 

Q 3. What will a shock-absorbing lanyard limit fall-arrest force to?

Ans. A shock-absorbing lanyard absorbs shock during the fall and it ensures to limit force to less than 6kN. 

Q 4. What features should you look for in a lanyard before buying it?

Ans. Lanyard selection depends on the available anchor structure and fall clearance distance. Users must ensure that they should not fall on the ground in case the lanyard is deployed after absorbing the shock. The other most important factor is the area of application. Users can select restraint lanyard, work positioning lanyard or fall arrest lanyard depending upon the application areas. 

Q 5. What features should you look for in a lanyard before buying it?

Ans. Lanyard selection depends on the available anchor structure and fall clearance distance. Users must ensure that they should not fall on the ground in case the lanyard is deployed after absorbing the shock. The other most important factor is the area of application. Users can select restraint lanyard, work positioning lanyard or fall arrest lanyard depending upon the application areas. 

Q 6. Can we use KARAM rope grab fall arrester PN 2000 with any anchorage line other than KARAM polyamide anchorage line?

Ans. KARAM rope grab fall arrester PN 2000 is a guided-type fall arrester on a flexible anchorage line and is certified as per EN 353-2. We recommend that the rope grab be used only along with the KARAM polyamide anchorage line of 14mm or 16mm dia. because it has been tested and certified in this combination only. If used with any other anchorage line the product cannot be considered as a certified equipment. KARAM shall not be liable for any consequences incurred thereafter. 

Q 7. What is the frequency of servicing the KARAM retractable blocks?

Ans. We recommend sending KARAM retractable fall arrester blocks to KARAM authorized service centre for inspection and servicing each time the equipment is arrested a fall. Additionally, as per EN 365 and IS 3521:2021 of PPE Directives, PPE needs to be inspected every 12 months (from the date of first use) by a competent person appropriately authorized by the manufacturer. 

Q 8. Can I use my fall arrest harness as a rescue harness?

Ans. Not all fall protection harnesses can be used for rescue. For carrying out rescue activities, the harness should have attachment points on sternal and ventral position along with attachment point on dorsal position. 

Q 9. What can I use for safe anchorage where the termination hook of my lanyard is unable to provide the required opening?

Ans. KARAM offers an entire range of anchorage slings of various lengths. These slings can easily be tied around the strong support structures (taking care that there are no sharp edges) hence providing ready anchorage points. 

Q 10. What is the maximum weight of a worker suitable for wearing KARAM harness?

Ans. KARAM harnesses are tested on 140 kg dummy mass. 

Q 11. How can I get safe anchorage on structures like I-Beams?

Ans. KARAM provides a ready solution for anchorage on I-beams through its product beam anchor reference SA 08. The adjustable arm of the anchor post allows usage on I-beams of various widths. 

Q 12. How can we get safe anchorage over the length of a roof?

Ans. KARAM provides a portable easy to use temporary horizontal anchorage line PN 3000 which is available in a total length of 20 m. This line can be adjusted for lengths ranging from 5m to 20m. You can use anchorage slings on the posts to connect this horizontal line at the two ends.

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