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MAINTENANCE
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PERIODIC INSPECTIONS
All items of height safety equipment which are in regular use shall be subjected to periodic inspection and servicing.
These regular scheduled inspections and servicing must be carried out by a competent height safety installer
(refer
to AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 if clarification required or contact SafetyLink).
SafetyLink Anchorages
(In accordance with AS/NZS 1891.4:2009)
ALL ANCHORAGES MUST BE INSPECTED EVERY 12 MONTHS.
Procedures to be followed at inspection time:
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Visually inspect anchors for signs of deterioration.
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The FrogLine End, Intermediate and Corner anchor points have energy absorbing regions and stabilising joins.
If these energy absorbing regions are expanded this will indicate the anchor point has arrested a fall and should
be replaced. Similarly, if the stabilising joins have been broken this would also indicate the anchor point has
arrested a fall and should be replaced.
(The design features of the FrogLine’s curved profile provides the initial
shock absorbing capabilities in the event of a fall. Further extension is provided in the serpentine shapes which
progressively dissipate and absorb energy whilst retaining their strength. This lessens the force on the person
falling and the structure the anchor is attached to).
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Visually inspect the components of the anchor for corrosion, superficial surface marking is permitted while
deeper corrosion or pitting would require attention.
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Manually (by hand) check the 16mm bolt securing the FrogLine Base to the
Tuff-Post
for rigidity and tightness.
If the Bolt can turn in the anticlockwise direction it will require attention.
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Visually inspect the attachment component of the anchorage where practically possible.
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Visually inspect the parent structure for modifications or deterioration which might lead to loss of anchorage
strength.
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Check the full length of the stainless steel cable for any evidence of wear, cuts, looseness, extension, inter-
strand wear, corrosion, stiffness, brittleness or fraying.
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Check the integrity of cable terminations and that lifeline tensioners are correctly adjusted (80kg/0.8kN/800N)
and lock nuts are tensioned correctly.
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Check for the presence of contaminants or exposure to corrosive or extreme environment signs may include
discoloration, crystalling or oxidation. These could significantly reduce the safe working load of the Lifeline.
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Run the FrogLine Shuttle along the full length of the lifeline to verify its correct function.
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For Concrete Installation Only: To comply with Australian Standards, each ConcreteLink must be tested after
installation and at every recertification inspection. Ensure you wait the recommended curing time as specified
by the chemical anchor instructions. The pull test can be done using a 16mm threaded eyebolt. Test consists
of ultimate pull out force proof loading to 50% of design purpose of anchorage.
IN ADDITION TO SAFETYLINK PTY LTD EQUIPMENT, ALL ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT MUST BE INSPECTED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS AND THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
FOR MAINTENANCE ADVICE AND SERVICES PLEASE CONTACT SAFETYLINK
ON +61 249 641068 OR 1300 789545 FOR YOUR NEAREST SAFETYLINK INSPECTION SERVICE CENTRE
OR EMAIL: [email protected]
