
CMSRD15 Rev A
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Inspection Requirements for Self-Retracting Devices
Type of Use
Application Examples
Example Conditions
of Use
Worker
Inspection
Frequency
Competent
Person
Inspection
Frequency
Product
Revalidation
Frequency
Infrequent to
Light Use
Rescue and confined
space, factory
maintenance
Good storage
conditions, indoor or
infrequent
outdoor use, room
temperature, clean
environments
Before each
use
Annually
At least every 5
years but not more
than intervals re-
quired by the
manufacturer
Moderate to
Heavy Use
Transportation,
residential
construction, utilities,
warehouse
Fair storage
conditions, indoor
and extended
outdoor use, all
temperatures, clean
or dusty
environments
Before each
use
Semi-annually to
annually
At least every 2
years, but not more
than intervals
required by the
manufacturer
Severe to
Continuous
Use
Commercial
construction, oil and
gas, mining, foundry
Harsh storage
conditions, prolonged
or continuous
outdoor use, all
temperatures, dirty
environments
Before each
use
Quarterly to
semi-annually
At least annually,
but not longer than
intervals required
by the
manufacturer
7.2 Inspection Frequency: CSA Z259.2 require an inspection by a competent person at least once a year by a person other than the user
of the system.
7.3 Inspection Checklist: Use the Inspection Guidelines in Section 7.1 as a checklist to inspect the SRD.
7.4 Inspection Results: If an inspection reveals defects in or damage to the equipment, inadequate maintenance or activated fall force
indicators, remove the equipment from service.
Notes:
1. Failure of a worker to perform “Pre-User Inspection” inspection or failure of an inspection be a worker shall initiate the requirement
for inspection by a competent person.
2. Failure of a competent person to perform inspections as specified in this table, or failure of an inspection by the competent person
shall initiate product revalidation or disposal.
3. Determination of the type of use category shall be determined by the competent person.
4. A SRD that is considered non-repairable, or designed for disassembly such that internal inspection is not possible without rendering
it unservicable, is not subject to revalidation inspection. These SRDs shall have service life and other inspection requirements as
provided by the manufacturer’s instructions.