Table 2 - Recommended Inspection Frequency
Type of Use
Application Examples
Example Conditions of Use
Worker Inspection
Frequency
Competent
Person
Inspection
Frequency
Infrequent to
Light Use
Rescue and confined space,
factory maintenance
Good storage conditions, indoor or infre
-
quent outdoor use, room temperature, clean
environments
Before each use
Annually
Moderate to
Heavy Use
Transportation,
residential construction,
utilities, warehouse
Fair storage conditions, indoor and extended
outdoor use, all temperatures, clean or dusty
environments
Before each use
Semi-annually to
annually
Severe to
Continuous
Use
Commercial
construction, oil and gas,
mining, foundry
Harsh storage conditions, prolonged or
continuous
outdoor use, all temperatures, dirty environ
-
ments
Before each use
Quarterly to
semi-annually
7.3 Inspection Results:
If an inspection reveals defects in or damage to the equipment, inadequate maintenance or activated fall
indicators, remove the equipment from service.
7.2 Inspection Frequency:
Inspection by a competent person at regular intervals is required. The competent person will use the
information in Table 2: SRD Inspection Recommendations, to determine the inspection frequency. Use Table 2 to determine the inspection
frequency. Inspection by a factory authorized inspection entity at regular intervals is also required.
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