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Shock Absorber:
Reference Figure 21.
Before
Each Use
Every
Year
After
a Fall
Step 1.
Inspect the condition of the Carabiner (21M). The Carabiner must
not be damaged or broken. It should be free of any sharp edges,
burrs, cracks, worn parts, or corrosion. The Gate (21N) should move
freely and lock upon closing.
X
X
X
Step 2.
Inspect the Webbing (21O). All Webbing should be free of frayed,
cut or broken
fi
bers. Check for tears, abrasions, mold, burns,
discoloration, etc. The webbing must be free of knots, excessive
soiling, heavy paint buildup, and rust staining. Check for chemical or
heat damage indicated by brown, discolored, or brittle areas. Check
for ultraviolet damage indicated by discoloration and the presence of
splinters or slivers on the webbing surface. All of the above factors
are known to reduce webbing strength. Damaged or questionable
webbing should be replaced. Inspect stitching for pulled or cut
stitches. Broken stitches may indicate the Energy Absorber (21P)
has been impact loaded and must be removed from service.
X
X
X
Step 3.
Inspect the Energy Absorber to determine if it has been activated.
There should be no evidence of elongation. Ensure the cover on the
Energy Absorber is secure and not torn or damaged.
X
X
Remove
from
Service
Vertical Lifeline Rope:
Before
Each Use
Every
Year
After
a Fall
Step 1.
Lifeline hardware must not be damaged, broken, distorted, or have
any sharp edges, burrs, cracks, worn parts, or corrosion. Ensure
included Carabiners work properly. Carabiner gates must move
freely and lock upon closing.
X
X
X
Step 2.
Inspect the Vertical Lifeline Rope for concentrated wear. The material
must be free of frayed strands, broken yarns, cuts, abrasions, burns,
and discoloration. The rope must be free of knots, excessive soiling,
heavy paint buildup, and rust staining. Rope splices must be tight,
with
fi
ve full tucks, and thimbles must be held by the splice. Cracked
or distorted rope thimbles may indicate that the lifeline has been
impact loaded. Check for chemical or heat damage (indicated by
brown, discolored, or brittle areas). Check for ultraviolet damage,
indicated by discoloration and the presence of splinters and slivers
on the rope surface. All of the above factors are known to reduce
rope strength. Damaged or questionable ropes must be replaced.
X
X
Remove
from
Service
Step 3.
Inspect labels (identi
fi
ed in Section 8). All labels must be present
and fully legible. Replace labels if illegible or missing.
X
X
X
Anchor Tube:
Before
Each Use
Every
Year
After
a Fall
Step 1.
The Anchor Tube must not be damaged or broken. It should be free
of any sharp edges, burrs, cracks, worn areas, or abrasions.
X
X
X
Figure 21 - Inspection, Rope Grab & Shock Absorber
C
D
A
B
F
G
E
H
J
K
L
O
P
O
M
N
I
Q
A
Locking Cam
B
Attachment Eye
C
Lock Ring
D
Lock Pin
E
Opening Lever
F
Groove
G
Lifeline Channel
H
Dimple
I
Release Button
J
Hinge
K
Auto-Locking Lever
L
Locking Arm Spring
M
Carabiner
N
Gate
O
Webbing
P
Energy Absorber
Q
i-Safe™ RFID Tag
