Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage
If an External Shock Lanyard fails inspection in any way, immediately remove it from service and contact
Guardian to inquire about its return or repair.
Cleaning after use is important for maintaining the safety and longevity of External Shock Lanyards. Remove
all dirt, corrosives, and contaminants from External Shock Lanyards before and after each use. If External Shock
Lanyard cannot be cleaned with plain water, use mild soap and water, then rinse and wipe dry. NEVER clean
External Shock Lanyards with corrosive substances.
When not in use, store equipment where it will not be affected by heat, light, excessive moisture, chemicals,
or other degrading elements.
Prior to EACH use, inspect External Shock Lanyard for deficiencies, including, but not limited to, corrosion,
deformation, pits, burrs, rough surfaces, sharp edges, cracking, rust, paint buildup, excessive heating,
alteration, broken stitching, fraying, bird-caging, and missing or illegible labels. IMMEDIATELY remove External
Shock Lanyard from service if defects or damage are found, or if exposed to forces of fall arrest.
Ensure that applicable work area is free of all damage, including, but not limited to, debris, rot, rust, decay,
cracking, and hazardous materials. Ensure that selected work area will support the application-specific
minimum loads set forth in this instruction manual. Work area MUST be stable.
At least every 12 months, a Competent Person other than the user must inspect External Shock Lanyards.
Competent Person inspections MUST be recorded in inspection log in instruction manual and on
equipment inspection grid label. The Competent Person must sign their initials in the box
corresponding to the month and year the inspection took place.
During inspection, consider all applications and hazards External Shock Lanyards have been subjected to.
Inspection
Inspection Log
Date of First Use: __________________.
Product lifetime is indefinite, as long as product passes all inspection requirements. User must inspect
prior to EACH use. Competent Person other than user must complete formal inspection at least every
12 months. Competent Person to inspect and initial.
This inspection log must be specific to one External Shock Lanyard. Separate inspection logs must be
used for each External Shock Lanyard. All inspection records must be made visible and available to all
users at all times.
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If equipment fails inspection IMMEDIATELY REMOVE FROM SERVICE.
