Inspection
Pass
Fail
The cable lifeline should extract and retract completely and without faltering and should remain taut under tension without sagging.
Extract the cable lifeline several inches and apply a firm pull to confirm the SRD locks. The locking should be certain and without
skidding. Repeat this lockup at additional places along the lifeline length to confirm the SRD is operating correctly.
Examine the load indicator on the Energy Absorber to be certain that it has not been loaded, impacted or activated. (see Figure 13 if
needed)
Inspect the entire length of the constituent line up. Review the cable lifeline closely for broken strand wires, welding spatter burns,
welding slag, bird caging, kinks and bent strands. Also examine for rust, dirt, paint, grease or oil. Check for damage caused by chem
-
ical corruption or excessive heat as evident with discoloration. See Figure 14 for examples. If any of these conditions exist, remove
the SRD from service.
Check for any missing or loose screws or nuts and any deformed or damaged components.
Examine the external housing for cracks, breaks or warping.
Check the external Connector Eye and the Anchorage Carabiner for damage and deformation. The
Anchorage Carabiner Gate should open and snap shut easily and smoothly.
Examine the overall SRD unit for any indications of deterioration or damage.
All labels must be intact and totally legible (see Section 8).
Table 1 - Guidelines for Cable SRD Inspection
Extract all of the cable and check the entire working length for damage caused by
chemical corrosion or excessive heat as evident by discoloration (A), bird caging (B),
broken wire strands (C), kinks and bent strands (D), see Figure 14. The cable should
retract completely without faltering and should remain taut under tension without
sagging.
Figure 14: Inspection of Cable
7.0 Inspection
7.1
Pre-Use User Inspection:
Perform an inspection before each use in accordance with the recommendations in Table 1 below.
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.
Table 2 - SRD Inspection Frequency Recommendations
Type of Use
Application Examples
Conditions of Use
Inspection Frequency
Competent Person
Infrequent to
Light Use
Rescue and Confined
Space, Factory
Maintenance
Good Storage Conditions,
Indoor or Infrequent
Outdoor use, Room
Temperature, Clean
Environments
Annually
Moderate to
Heavy Use
Transportation,
Residential
Construction, Utilities,
Warehouse
Fair Storage Conditions,
Indoor and extended
outdoor use, All
temperatures, Clean or
dusty
environments
Semi-annually to
Annually
Severe to
Continuous Use
Commercial
Construction, Oil and Gas,
Mining
Harsh Storage Conditions,
Prolonged or Continuous
outdoor Use, all
temperatures, Dirty
environments
Quarterly to
Semi-annually
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