10
INSPECTION
F
REQUENCY
All components of SRL-LE’s must be inspected prior to each use, and annually by an OSHA defi ned
“competent person” other than the user. Local, state, governmental and jurisdictional agencies
governing occupational safety may require the user to conduct more frequent or mandatory
inspections.
C
RITERIA
All components of the SRL-LE must be inspected.
All markings must be legible and attached to the product.
Housing must be free from cracks, distortion or any other damage.
White web visible outside the shock pack is the fall indicator that the SRL-LE has been subjected to
the forces of arresting a fall.
Reserve cable is wrapped in colored tape. Remove from service if colored tape has exited the unit.
Check the operation of the unit by pulling smoothly on the lifeline, then pulling sharply on the lifeline to
engage the locking mechanism. Unit must not slip when locked.
Cable must be inspected for kinks, broken strands, corrosion, abrasion, or other signs of wear and/or
damage. Swaged terminations must be secure with the thimble tight and no visible damage.
All equipment must be free of corrosion, chemical attack, alteration, excessive heating or wear.
All snap hooks and carabiners on product must be able to self-close and lock. All hardware must be
free of cracks, sharp edges, deformation, corrosion, or any evidence of defect.
All components of the fall arrest system must be inspected. See User Instructions supplied with each
product.
CLEANING, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
C
LEANING
Cleaning and maintenance may be performed by the user. The SRL-LE may be wiped down with a
mild detergent and clean water solution, and rinsed with a dampened clean cloth to remove detergent.
The hardware can also be wiped down to remove grease or dirt with a clean dry cloth.
WARNING!
Only Werner Co., or persons or entities authorized in writing by Werner Co., shall make repairs
or alterations to the equipment.
Type Of Use
Application Examples
Conditions Of Use
Inspection Frequency
Competent Person
Infrequent to
Light
Rescue and confi ned space,
factory maintenance
Good storage conditions,
indoor or infrequent outdoor
use, room temperature, clean
environments
Annually
Moderate to
Heavy
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
Commercial construction, oil
and gas, mining
Harsh storage conditions,
prolonged or continuous
outdoor use, all temperatures,
dirty environments
Quarterly to semi-
annually
