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4.0 TRAINING
It is the responsibility of the purchaser and the user of this equipment to assure that they understand these
instructions and are trained in the correct care and use of this equipment. They must also be aware of the
operating characteristics, application limits, and the consequences of improper use of this equipment.
IMPORTANT:
Training must be conducted without exposing the user to a fall hazard. Training should be
repeated on a periodic basis.
5.0 INSPECTION
5.1 i-Safe™ RFID TAG:
The i-Safe™ RFID tag on the ExoFit NEX™ Harness (see “Figure 15 i-Safe™ RFID Tag”)
can be used in conjunction with the i-Safe handheld reading device and the web based portal to simplify
inspection and inventory control and provide records for your fall protection equipment.
Figure 15 i-Safe™ RFID Tag
A
Wrap-Around Cover
B
i-Safe™ RFID Tag
C
Product Labels
A
B
C
5.2 FREQUENCY:
Before each use inspect the full body harness according to Section 5.3. The harness must
be inspected by a competent person
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, other than the user, at least annually. Record the results of each
formal inspection in the inspection and maintenance log in section Section 9, or use the i-Safe™ inspection
web portal to maintain your inspection records. If you are a
fi
rst-time user, contact a Customer Service
representative in the US at 800-328-6146 or in Canada at 800-387-7484 or if you have already registered,
go to: www.capitalsafety.com/isafe. Follow instructions provided with your i-Safe handheld reader or on the
web portal to transfer your data to your web log.
IMPORTANT:
If the full body harness has been subjected to fall arrest or impact forces it must be
immediately removed from service and destroyed.
IMPORTANT:
Extreme working conditions (harsh environments, prolonged use, etc.) may require
increasing the frequency of inspections.
5.3 INSPECTION:
Inspect the ExoFit NEX™ Full Body Harness as follows:
Step 1.
Inspect harness hardware (buckles, D-rings, pads, loop keepers, vertical torso
adjusters):
These items must not be damaged, broken, distorted, and must be free of sharp
edges, burrs, cracks, worn parts, or corrosion. PVC coated hardware must be free of cuts, rips,
tears, holes, etc. in the coating to ensure non-conductivity. Ensure that release tabs on buckles
work freely and that a click is heard when the buckle engages. Inspect vertical torso adjusters for
proper operation. Ratchet knobs should turn with ease in a clockwise direction and should only
turn counterclockwise when the knob is pulled out.
Step 2.
Inspect webbing:
Material must be free of frayed, cut, or broken
fi
bers. Check for tears,
abrasions, mold, burns, or discoloration. Inspect stitching; check for pulled or cut stitches. Broken
stitches may be an indication that the harness has been impact loaded and must be removed
from service. When performing the annual formal inspection, unsnap and open the back pad to
facilitate inspection of the webbing.
Step 3.
Inspect the labels:
All labels should be present and fully legible (see Section 8).
Step 4.
Inspect system components and subsystems:
Inspect each system component or subsystem
according to manufacturer’s instructions.
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Person:
One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working
conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective
measures to eliminate them.
