MAINTENANCE
CHECKLIST
The checklist below outlines key checking criteria required to ensure the safe use of this system. Any item of concern not shown
on the checklist must be noted on the maintenance report and brought to the attention of the workplace manager.
Items ticked PASS - YES means they conform with the required checking criteria and are suitable for normal use until the next
recertification date. System data plates must be updated showing current check date and next check date.
Item ticked PASS - NO means they do not conform to the required checking criteria. These items must be clearly tagged ‘ Do
Not Use’ and the required corrective actions put in place. The maintenance report must clearly document all non-conforming
criteria.
This system must be maintained by a competent height safety inspector trained in the safe use and maintenance of
this system.
Component
Inspection criteria
Pass Y/N
Corrective action
Completion date
Must be no deterioration of ladder fixing bracket integrity
to support structure and ladder fixing.
Must be no visible deterioration or damage to ladder.
Must be no deformation of vertical static line stile extension
or evidence of excessive load.
Must be no evidence of stress in static line vertical
attachment bracket or deterioration of connection to
ladder.
Must be no evidence of slippage or deterioration of cable
connection to line attachment bracket (top and lower
connection).
Warning: crimp or roll swage terminal must be connected
at the top of the ladder and the tensioner with locking
screw at the base.
Must be no evidence of wear, cuts, corrosion or fraying of
cable.
Must be no evidence of system shuttle wear, distortion,
malfunction or energy absorber deployment.
Cable must be tensioned correctly and free from dirt and
grime.
All ladder fixings must be sufficiently tensioned.
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