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5.2 INSPECTION STEPS:
Step 1.
Inspect all metal components (hooks, O-rings, rope
tensioner, etc.) for cracks, deformities, corrosion,
or other damage that may affect their strength or
operation.
Step 2.
Inspect rope for concentrated wear; especially those
portions of the rope that contact the Rope Tensioner.
Material must be free of frayed strands, broken yarns,
cuts, abrasions, burns, and discoloration. The rope
must be free of knots, excessive soiling, paint build-up,
and rust staining. Inspect ferrules for cracks or other
damage. Thimble must be held firmly by the ferrule.
Check for chemical or heat damage; indicated by brown,
discolored, or brittle areas. Check for ultraviolet damage;
indicated by discoloration, splinters, and slivers along
the rope surface. All of the above factors are known to
reduce rope strength.
ROPE CORE:
Concentrated wear, cuts,
abrasion, or burns may expose the white inner
core of the rope. Any time the white inner core
of the rope is visible, excluding the cut ends
of the rope, the rope shall be removed from
service and no longer used. If the braided
black cover must be pulled, spread apart, or
separated by hand to expose the white core,
the rope is still acceptable for use. Frayed or
broken strands that give the rope a “fuzzy”
appearance are acceptable, provided the white
inner core is not visible.
Acceptable:
White inner core
is not exposed.
Unacceptable:
White inner core
is exposed.
Step 3.
Inspect system labels. The labels must be present and
fully legible. See section 8.0.
IMPORTANT:
If this equipment is subjected to the forces of a
fall arrest, it must be removed from service and destroyed, or
returned to 3M Fall Protection for inspection or repair.
5.3
If inspection reveals an unsafe or defective condition, remove unit
from service and destroy, or contact 3M Fall Protection for possible
repair.
IMPORTANT:
Only 3M Fall Protection or parties authorized in
writing may make repairs to this equipment.
5.4 USER EQUIPMENT:
Inspect harness and energy absorbing
lanyard or SRL according to manufacturer’s instructions.
5.5 RFID TAG:
If your equipment has an
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag
(Figure 10), the RFID tag can be used with
a reading device to simplify inspection
and provide records for your equipment.
Contact 3M Fall Protection for more
information
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Figure 10 - RFID
