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governing occupational safety may require the user to conduct more frequent or mandatory
inspections.
C
RITERIA
All components of the SRL must be inspected.
All markings must be legible and attached to the product.
Housing must be free from cracks, distortion or any other damage.
Exposed red on the snap hook is the load indicator that the SRL has
been subjected to the forces of arresting a fall. All markings must be
legible and attached to the product.
Models with a web lifeline have a load indicator sewn into the lifeline.
Torn stitching indicates the SRL has been subjected to the forces of
arresting a fall.
Check the operation of the unit by pulling smoothly on the
lifeline, then pulling sharply on the lifeline to engage the
locking mechanism. Unit must not slip when locked.
To inspect webbing, bend a 6 - 8 inch portion of the webbing
into an upside down ‘U’ shape. Continue along all webbing,
inspecting for tears, cuts, fraying, abrasion, discoloration,
burns, holes, mold, pulled or broken stitches, or other signs
of wear and damage.
Cable must be inspected for kinks, broken strands, corrosion,
abrasion, or other signs of wear and/or
damage. Swaged terminations must be secure with the
thimble tight, and no visible damage.
All equipment must be free of corrosion, chemical attack,
alteration, excessive heating or wear.
All snap hooks and carabiners on product must be able to self-close and lock. All hardware must be
free of cracks, sharp edges, deformation, corrosion, or any evidence of defect.
All components of the fall arrest system must be inspected. See User Instructions supplied with each
product.
CLEANING, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
C
LEANING
Cleaning and maintenance may be performed by the user. The SRL may be wiped down with a mild
detergent and clean water solution, and rinsed with a dampened clean cloth to remove detergent. The
hardware can also be wiped down to remove grease or dirt with a clean dry cloth.
STITCHING
TORN
RED
LOAD
INDICATOR
WARNING!
Any equipment that has been subjected to the forces of arresting a fall, or that has a deployed
load indicator, must be removed from service until a “competent person” can determine the
need for authorized repair or disposal.
WARNING!
If inspection reveals any defect, inadequate maintenance, or unsafe condition, remove from
service until a “competent” person, as defi ned by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.140(b) and 1926.32(f),
can determine the need for authorized repair or disposal.
