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Thorough Examination (Detailed inspection)
A thorough examination should be carried out and recorded on the Inspection Record by a
competent person, authorised by the manufacturers approved agent, at least every 12 months.
Ensure that Weightanka is completely dismantled and inspect as follows:
All checks as per interim inspection.
In addition;
a)
That there is no wear or distortion of the holes through which the various bolts and pins are
passed,
b)
That there is no deformation of any of the pins or bolts, or of their threads.
c)
That there is no other evidence to suggest the Weightanka has arrested a fall. This might be;
scrape marks across the roof, or deformation of the pedestal, cross arms, stabiliser, eyebolt
etc. This list is not exclusive.
Should any doubt arise about the safety of any part of the system, do not use it , remove it from
service immediately and seek advice from your Weightanka supplier.
Instructions for repair; following a fall or any other possibly damaging event.
If an operative suffers a fall from a height while using the Weightanka, or if it becomes damaged in
any way, the manufacturer should be contacted and arrangements made to return it to them for
inspection and any necessary repair.
WARNING! Do not attempt to repair Weightanka unless written permission has been obtained from
the manufacturer or authorised representative.
Records
It is strongly recommended that a record be kept for each WeightAnka. The record should contain
headings for and spaces to allow entry of at least the details shown in the appendix: