2.
If an inspection reveals defects that could affect the function of the Personal Protective Equipment, remove
from service immediately and discard. Fall Protection equipment, damage, or inadequate maintenance of
the system, the components affected shall be permanently removed from service to undergo adequate
corrective maintenance before return to service.
3.
Remove the system from service if:
•
The system has arrested a fall;
•
The system has not been inspected in the last six months.
•
The label is missing or illegible;
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Alteration of any components;
•
Inspection reveals excessive wear, cracks, or signs of deformation.
Only FALLTECH manufacturing personnel or entities authorized in writing by the manufacturer shall make
repairs to the equipment. No authorized repairs or modifications are allowed.
INSPECTION GUIDELINES:
Inspection procedure for Falltech Tripod
:
1. Check the head for any cracks, dents, deformation, or any other damage.
2. Check the legs for dents, cuts, excessive wear, or other damage. If any of these conditions exist, remove the
Tripod from service.
3. Check the web retention assembly. Check the condition of the webbing and the cam buckle. Check for cuts,
tears, excessive wear, burns and other damage. If web retention assembly is missing or damaged, remove the
tripod from service until a replacement is obtained.
4.
Check all leg adjustment pins. Ensure that all pins are straight, retention balls in place and keeper lanyards
are attached.
5.
Check all upper leg lock pins. Ensure that all pins are straight, retention balls in place and keeper lanyards
are attached.
Inspection Guidelines for Full Body Harnesses:
Inspect webbing on FALLTECH full body harnesses. The entire length of webbing should be free of tears,
fraying, burns, chemical wear or other signs of wear and damage. All sewn terminations should be secure,
complete and not visibly damaged.
Check D-rings for rough or sharp edges, cracks, dents or other deformation.
Maintenance:
1.
Inspect all hardware for distortion and deformation. Check for visible cracks, excessive wear and tear,
corrosion and chemical erosion. Also, remove hardware if there are sharp edges.
2.
Inspect anchor points for physical damage, wear or corrosion that could affect their function in the event of a
fall.
3.
Inspect carabiners and snaphooks to ensure that gate operates properly.
4.
Inspect all hardware for correct operation, broken or missing pieces, and loose or missing items.
5.
Inspect all synthetic lifelines for cuts, fraying, fluffing, abrasion, melting and chemical wear.
