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Inspection
(continued)
2. Periodic Inspection
A full periodic inspection shall be conducted every six months
by a competent person. Use the checklist shown below as a
guide for determining the condition of the product. Check for
any sign of contaminants such as oil, grease, paint, etc.
WARNING: If any part of an assembly is to be exposed to
chemicals, eg cleaning materials or hazardous atmospheres,
the user should consult the manufacturer to determine
whether the part is suitable for continued use. Periodic
inspections shall be recorded in the product’s Inspection and
Maintenance log.
CHECK LIST FOR INSPECTION OF HARNESSES, BELTS,
POLE STRAPS & LANYARDS
WEBBING
Cuts or tears
Abrasion damage, especially where there is contact
with hardware
Excessive stretching
Damage due to heat, corrosives or solvents
Deterioration due to rotting, mildew or ultraviolet
exposure
SNAP HOOKS &
KARABINERS
Distortion of hook or latch
Cracks or forging folds
Wear at swivels and latch pivot pin
Open rollers
Free movement of the latch over its full travel
Broken, weak or misplaced latch springs (compare if
possible with a new snap hook)
D-RINGS/ O-RINGS
Excessive vertical movement of the straight portion
of the D-ring at its attachment point on to the belt,
so that the corners between the straight and curved
sections of the D-ring become completely exposed.
NOTE: Excessive vertical movement of the ring in its
mounting can allow the nose of larger snap hooks to
become lodged behind the straight portion of the
D-ring in which position the snap hook can often
accidentally roll out of the ‘D” under load
Cracks, especially at the intersection of the straight
and curved portions
Distortion or other physical damage of the D-ring
Excessive loss of cross-section due to wear
BUCKLES &
ADJUSTERS
Distortion or other physical damage
Cracks and forging taps where applicable
Bent tongues
Open rollers
SEWING
Broken, cut or worn thread
Damage or weakening of thread due to contact with
heat, corrosives, solvents or mildew
ROPES
Cuts
Abrasion or fraying
Stretching
Damage due to contact with heat, corrosives,
solvents, etc
Deterioration due to ultraviolet light or mildew
Do not use this product until you have been trained by
a competent person and have read and understood the
following warnings in accordance with AS/NZS 1891.1.
1. Working at heights can be dangerous. If you use Ferno
equipment, you are responsible for learning and
observing safe techniques. Ferno Australia disclaims all
liability for any injury or loss arising from the use of this
equipment when its hardware, stitching or webbing is
frayed, damaged or in any way weakened by wear and
tear.
2. It is your responsibility to maintain the equipment in top
condition. This product is specifically designed for height
safety and must not be used for other purposes.
3. You should be competent in the use of this lanyard
assembly before beginning any tasks requiring its use.
4. Do not make any alterations or additions to this product.
5. A lanyard assembly should be secured to an anchorage
point which is at a level which will result in the minimum
free fall and the least total fall distance consistent with
the wearer’s ability to carry out work tasks.
6. When making a connection to any point on a harness
which cannot be seen by the wearer of the harness, it
should either be made before putting the harness on, or
the connection should be made or checked for security
by a second person.
7. If any part of an assembly is to be exposed to chemicals
(eg. cleaning materials or hazardous atmospheres), the
user should consult the manufacturer to determine
whether the part is suitable for continued use.
8. Harnesses and lanyard assemblies should be destroyed
or returned to the manufacturer for inspection if a fall
has been sustained.
9. Energy absorbers that absorb energy by permanent
deformation or destructive action should be discarded if
that process has commenced.
10. This Harness should be subjected to regular maintenance
in accordance with Ferno Australia’s recommendations
and inspections at least every 6 months and withdrawn
from use if not deemed by a competent person to be
suitable for continued use.
11. The free tail on any twin tail lanyards must not be
back hooked to any point on the wearer, the wearer’s
equipment or the lanyard below the bifurcation other
than a point specifically provided by Ferno Australia for
that purpose.
12. The Ferno Australia Energy Absorbing lanyard is
designed to limit the shock sustained during a fall to
6.0kN. You should never use a harness in a fall arrest
situation without using an energy absorbing lanyard.
13. If you are not sure whether this product is suitable for
your application, refer to: AS/NZS 1891.4 - Selection use
and maintenance.
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