TECHNICAL GUIDE & PRODUCT USER MANUAL
INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
INSPECTION
Inspection of your harnesses, lanyards, inertia reels, rope and web products will keep them up to date and ready for use at the time needed. In accordance with AS 1891.4 2009 B-Safe advises that: 1. “Harnesses, lanyards, connectors, fall arrest devices, ropes, slings and mobile attachment devices shall be subjected to inspection by the height safety operator before and after each use to ensure that it is in serviceable condition.” 2. “All items of equipment which are in regular use shall be subjected to periodic inspection and where applicable, servicing at the manufacturer’s recommended intervals.”
BEFORE AND AFTER USE INSPECTION
User to check the following points
Distortion or other physical damage Inspection shall be by sight and touch. It shall include the opening of any equipment where access for daily inspection is provided to ensure that internal components are in satisfactory condition. The operation of the locking mechanism on Fall Arrest devices shall also be checked. Note - your life may depend on the continued efficiency and durability of this equipment and that an inspection prior to each use is vital in preventing the use of faulty equipment. Date of last periodic inspection. Products that have exceeded their 10 year life span or exceeded their expiry date shall be removed from service immediately.
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