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7.2 Inspection Frequency:
Inspection by a competent person at regular intervals is required. The competent person will use the
information in Table 2: SRD Inspection Recommendations, to determine the inspection frequency. Use
Table 2 to determine the inspection frequency. Inspection by a factory authorized inspection entity at
regular intervals is also required.
7.3 Inspection Checklist:
Use Table 1: Guidelines for Cable SRD Inspection to inspect the SRD. See Figure 14 for examples of
cable damage.
7.4 Inspection Results:
If an inspection reveals defects in or damage to the equipment, inadequate maintenance or activated
fall indicators,remove the equipment from service.
7.5 Inspection Document:
Record inspection results on the Inspection Record provided below or on a similar document.
Table 2 - SRD Inspection Frequency Recommendations
Type of Use
Application
Examples
Conditions of Use
Inspection Frequency
Competent Person
Infrequent to
Light Use
Rescue and Confined
Space, Factory
Maintenance
Good Storage Conditions,
Indoor or Infrequent
Outdoor use, Room
Temperature, Clean
Environments
Annually
Moderate to
Heavy Use
Transportation,
Residential
Construction, Utilities,
Warehouse
Fair Storage Conditions,
Indoor and extended
outdoor use, All
temperatures, Clean or
dusty environments
Semi-annually to
Annually
Severe to
Continuous Use
Commercial
Construction, Oil and
Gas, Mining
Harsh Storage Conditions,
Prolonged or Continuous
outdoor Use, all
temperatures, Dirty
environments
Quarterly to
Semi-annually
