16
FallTech
requires
that
the
following
steps
be
taken
during
each
inspection
prior
to
use
of
this
Web
SRL
:
1.
Check
the
load
‐
indicating
swivel
carabiner
at
the
attachment
end
of
the
SRL.
If
the
red
indicator
is
visible
between
the
swivel
mechanism
and
the
carabiner
body,
then
the
SRL
has
been
subjected
to
fall
arrest
forces
and
must
immediately
be
removed
from
service.
If
the
model
you
are
using
does
not
have
a
load
‐
indicating
carabiner,
ensure
that
the
indicator
stitch
located
on
the
webbing
between
the
attachment
end
connector
and
the
SRL
housing
is
intact.
If
it
is
not,
remove
the
SRL
from
service
immediately.
2.
Pull
approximately
2
‐
4
feet
of
line
out
of
the
unit
and
hand
‐
lock
the
unit
by
pulling
sharply
on
the
line.
Repeat
this
procedure
three
times
–
if
the
unit
does
not
lock
up
each
time,
or
if
it
“slips”
after
locking
up,
immediately
remove
the
unit
from
service
and
have
it
replaced.
3.
Ensure
that
the
SRL
cable
extends
and
retracts
freely.
4.
Pull
the
complete
length
of
webbing
out
of
the
unit
and
look
for
kinks,
knots,
fraying,
surface
contamination,
paint
build
‐
up
or
evidence
of
damage
from
an
electrical
arc
or
welding
splatter.
Surface
contamination
should
be
removed
with
a
damp
rag
and
a
simple
solution
of
soapy
water.
Any
damage
to
the
webbing
may
indicate
an
unsafe
condition,
and
the
SRL
should
be
removed
from
service.
5.
Inspect
the
exit
bushing
for
excessive
wear,
sharp
edges
or
burring.
If
these
conditions
exist
and
are
beginning
to
cause
damage
to
the
webbing,
remove
the
SRL
from
service.
6.
Inspect
the
carabiner/snap
hook
gates
at
the
anchorage
and
attachment
ends
of
the
product
to
ensure
proper
locking
function.
If
the
gates
do
not
close
and
lock
automatically
due
to
the
presence
or
build
up
of
grease,
dirt,
mud,
paint
or
any
other
substance
or
condition,
then
the
SRL
should
be
removed
from
service.
7.
Check
the
SRL
housing
for
signs
of
cracking
or
denting.
Also
check
for
loose
screws
and
any
bent,
cracked
or
damaged
parts.
If
the
SRL
exhibits
any
structural
damage,
then
remove
it
from
service
immediately.
8.
Ensure
that
all
metal
components
are
free
of
corrosion,
and
that
there
is
no
evidence
of
cracking,
denting
or
distortion.
9.
Ensure
that
all
labels
and
warnings
remain
attached
and
that
they
are
legible.
10.
If
the
SRL
fails
to
pass
inspection
on
any
of
these
points,
or
if
there
is
any
doubt
as
to
whether
it
is
in
proper
working
order,
immediately
remove
it
from
service.
8.3:
Mandatory
Semi
‐
Annual
Inspection
ANSI
Z359.1
‐
2007
requires
that
all
fall
protection
equipment
be
inspected
by
a
competent
person
other
than
the
user
at
least
once
each
year.
FallTech
strongly
encourages
that
all
fall
protection
equipment
be
inspected
by
a
competent
person
other
than
the
user
at
least
once
every
six
months.
This
inspection
should
be
noted
in
the
inspection
log
below,
along
with
any
deficiencies.
This
inspection
should
also
be
used
as
an
opportunity
to
counsel
any
authorized
persons
with
respect
to
any
deficiencies
that
they
may
have
failed
to
note
in
their
daily
inspections.
