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USER INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Users of personal fall arrest systems shall at a minimum, comply with all manufacturer instructions regarding the inspection,
maintenance and storage of the equipment. The user’s organization shall retain the manufacturer’s instructions and make them
readily available to all users. See ANSI Z359.2,
Minimum Requirements for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection Program,
regarding user inspection, maintenance and storage of equipment.
1. In addition to the inspection requirements set forth in the manufacturer’s instructions, the equipment shall be inspected
by the user before each use and additionally by a competent person, other than the user, at interval of no more than
one year for:
• Absence or illegibility of markings.
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Absence of any elements affecting the equipment form, fit or function.
• Evidence of defects in, or damage to, hardware elements including cracks, sharp edges, deformation, corrosion, chemical
attack, excessive soiling, abrasion, alteration, needed or excessive lubrication, excessive aging and excessive wear.
2. Inspection criteria for the equipment shall be set by the user’s organization. Such criteria for the equipment shall equal
or exceed the criteria established by this standard or the manufacturer’s instructions, whichever is greater.
1. Maintenance and storage of equipment shall be conducted by the user’s organization in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions. Unique issues, which may arise due to conditions of use, shall be addressed with the
manufacturer.
3. Equipment shall be stored in a manner as to preclude damage from environmental factors such as temperature, light,
UV, excessive moisture, oil, chemicals and their vapors or other degrading elements.
2. Equipment which is in need of, or scheduled for, maintenance shall be tagged as unusable and removed from service.
3. When inspection reveals defects in, damage to, or inadequate maintenance of equipment, the equipment shall be
permanently removed from service or undergo adequate corrective maintenance by the original equipment
manufacturer or their designate before return to service.
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