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MAINTENANCE
– PERIODIC INSPECTIONS
All items of equipment which are in regular use shall be subjected to periodic inspection and servicing.
These regular scheduled inspections and servicing must be carried out by a competent person.
FIXED LADDERLINK: LADDER SUPPORT BRACKET
ALL LADDERLINKS MUST BE INSPECTED EVERY 12 MONTHS, INSPECTIONS NEED TO BE
CARRIED OUT BY A COMPETENT PERSON.
Procedures to be followed at inspection time:
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Visually inspect ladder support brackets for any signs of deterioration or the protective coating
being removed.
(Note: LadderLink is made from marine grade aluminium and therefore should
not corrode).
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Ensure LadderLink is firmly secured to the structure as per SafetyLink Installation Handbook.
(refer to Installing LadderLink Page 5).
SAFETYLINK ANCHORAGES
ALL ANCHORAGES MUST BE INSPECTED EVERY TWELVE MONTHS, INSPECTIONS NEED TO BE
CARRIED OUT BY A COMPETENT PERSON.
Procedures to be followed at inspection time:
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Visually inspect anchors for signs of deterioration.
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The FrogLink/TileLink anchor point has two energy absorbing regions and two stabilising joins
which hold the eyelet in place during use. If these energy absorbing regions are expanded this
will indicate the anchor point has arrested a fall. Similarly if the two stabilising joins have been
broken this would also indicate the FrogLink/TileLink has arrested a fall and should be replaced.
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Visually inspect the CableLink anchor point for signs that it has arrested a fall. The cable will
have tightened around the rafter and the bottom fixing point will be pulled out and the anchor will
need to be replaced.
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The eyebolt should remain straight, a bent eyebolt will indicate that the anchor point has arrested
a fall
(The design features of the eyebolt includes the ability to bend like a fishing pole starting
from the top and working its way to the bottom, enabling it to use up energy as the eyebolt bends
whilst lessening the force on the person falling and the attachment point).
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Visually inspect the components of the anchor for corrosion, superficial surface marking is
permitted while deeper corrosion or pitting would require attention.
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Manually (by hand) check the eyebolt for rigidity and tightness, if the eyebolt can turn in the
anticlockwise direction it will require attention.
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Visually inspect the rubber hat washer and waterproofing components to ensure it has remained
sealed.
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Visually inspect the attachment component of the anchorage where practically possible.
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Visually inspect the parent structure for modifications or deterioration which might lead to loss of
anchorage strength.
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Drilled in anchorages such as friction or glued-in anchorages (ConcreteLink, SandwichLink,
SpacerLink) must be proof tested in accordance with AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 Clause 3.1.2(g) as
part of each inspection.
IN ADDITION TO SAFETYLINK PTY LTD EQUIPMENT, ALL ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT MUST BE
INSPECTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND STANDARDS AND THE
MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
FOR MAINTENANCE ADVICE AND SERVICES PLEASE CONTACT SAFETYLINK ON
0249 972272 OR 1300 789545 FOR YOUR NEAREST SAFETYLINK INSPECTION
SERVICE CENTRE OR EMAIL: [email protected]
To download Installation Manuals on other SafetyLink products please visit our
website at www.heightsafety.com
