Fall Arrest Equipment Inspection

Introduction this leaflet is mainly aimed at employers who are responsible for the use of fall arrest equipment incorporating energy absorbing lanyards made from webbing.

Fall arrest equipment inspection.

The goal of this course is to instruct individuals on how to conduct formal equipment inspections on personal arrest system components. According to ansi asse z359 2 2007 american national standards section 5 5 2 fall protection equipment shall be inspected by the authorized person at least once at the beginning of each eight hour shift in which it is used to verify that it has not sustained any wear or damage that would require its removal from service. Inspection and maintenance checklist for fall arrest systems. Equipment out of service immediately.

Fall arrest system inspection checklist before use. All fall arrest system components must be inspected before each use. Notify your supervisor and take the. Annual inspections flexible lifeline systems provides annual inspections of fall protection equipment to ensure compliance with osha 1910 1926 and ansi z359.

Inspect and document monthly. It gives generic advice on. Typically we work with organizations who want reassurance that their fall protection equipment is being inspected by professionals who know what they re doing. All parts of the body harness and its attachments must be inspected for wear and damage.

Page 3 of 8 body harness and lanyard inspection report instructions. This half day program is designed for individuals who may be tasked with the responsibility of establishing and maintaining fall protection equipment inventory. Osha fall protection equipment inspection guidelines require that employers perform regular equipment inspections on lifelines harnesses lanyards and srl s to ensure that their gear is up to date and compliant with the proper safety standards. Constitutes a failed inspection item.

Please tick for yes or ok and an x symbol for no or replace. Personal fall arrest systems are rigged in such a manner that the employee cannot free fall more than 6 feet 1 8 m or contact a lower level.