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INSPECTION CHECK LIST GUIDE |
HARNESSES, BELTS, POLE STRAPS & LANYARDS
WEBBING
Cuts or tears
Abrasion damage, especially where there is contact with hardware
Excessive stretching
Damage due to heat, corrosives or solvents
Deterioration due to rotting, mildew or ultraviolet exposure
SNAP HOOKS
& KARABINERS
Distortion of hook or latch
Cracks or forging folds
Wear at swivels and latch pivot pin
Open rollers
Free movement of the latch over its full travel
Broken, weak or misplaced latch springs (compare if possible with a new snap hook)
D-RINGS / O-RINGS
Is there excessive vertical movement of the straight portion of the D-ring at its attachment on to the belt so that the corners
between the straight and curved sections of the D-ring become completely exposed?
Note: Excessive vertical movement of the ring in its mounting can allow the nose of larger snap hooks to become lodged behind
the straight portion of the D-ring. When this occurs, the snap hook can often accidentally roll out of the “D” when under load.
Cracks, especially at the intersection of the straight and curved portions
Distortion or other physical damage of the D-ring
Excessive loss of cross-section due to wear
BUCKLES
& ADJUSTERS
Distortion or other physical damage
Cracks and forging taps where applicable
Bent tongues
Open rollers
SEWING
Broken, cut or worn thread
Damage or weakening of thread due to contact with heat, corrosives, solvents or mildew
ROPES
Cuts, abrasion or fraying
Stretching, inconsistencies in rope diameter
Discolouration, surface glossing
Inconsistencies in rope texture and stiffness
Damage due to ultraviolet light, mildew, heat, corrosives etc.
SAMPLE LOG |
INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE LOG
Supplier Details
Designation
Dielectric Fall Arrest Harness with Dorsal Extension
Model / Item #
VHI FH24DE
Serial #
Date of Manufacture (DOM)
Batch #
Commissioned Date
DATE
NAME (PRINT CLEARLY)
DETAILS