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Inspect fall protection equipment: harness, lanyard, SRL: per AS/NZS 1891
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Harness Inspection
Mark the applicable column for each item: P = Pass | F = Fail | N/A = Not applicable. Record notes for any F.
| # | Check | P | F | N/A | Notes / Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webbing | |||||
| 1 | No cuts, fraying or abrasion | ||||
| 2 | No chemical damage, burns or discolouration | ||||
| 3 | No UV degradation (chalking, stiffness) | ||||
| Stitching | |||||
| 4 | No broken threads or pulled stitching | ||||
| 5 | Bar tacks intact and secure | ||||
| D-Rings | |||||
| 6 | No corrosion, distortion or cracks | ||||
| 7 | Gate operation smooth (if fitted) | ||||
| Buckles & Adjusters | |||||
| 8 | Buckles operate correctly, engage securely | ||||
| 9 | No corrosion or distortion on buckles / adjusters | ||||
| Chest & Leg Straps | |||||
| 10 | Chest strap: condition good, buckle secure | ||||
| 11 | Leg straps: condition good, buckles secure, padding intact | ||||
| Labels & Tags | |||||
| 12 | Labels legible: serial number, manufacture date visible | ||||
| 13 | Inspection tag current and attached | ||||
Lanyard / SRL Inspection
| # | Check | P | F | N/A | Notes / Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webbing / Rope | |||||
| 14 | No cuts, abrasion, knots or chemical damage | ||||
| Snap Hooks / Carabiners | |||||
| 15 | Gate opens, closes and locks correctly | ||||
| 16 | No corrosion, cracks or distortion | ||||
| Shock Absorber | |||||
| 17 | Not deployed: no elongation or tear indicators showing | ||||
| SRL (Self-Retracting Lifeline) | |||||
| 18 | Housing: no damage, cracks or dents | ||||
| 19 | Cable / webbing retracts smoothly and locks on sharp pull | ||||
| Expiry | |||||
| 20 | Within 10-year service life (or manufacturer spec) from date of manufacture | ||||
| 21 | Within maximum in-service life from date first used (typically 5 years) | ||||
Defects & Action Required (list any item marked F: reference item # from checklist)
| Item # | Defect description | Action taken | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
Declaration
I declare that I have inspected the above harness and lanyard equipment. Any defective items have been recorded and removed from service. Equipment that has been involved in a fall arrest event, has a deployed shock absorber indicator, or has exceeded its service life has been quarantined and tagged as unserviceable.