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Harness & Lanyard Inspection Checklist

Inspect fall protection equipment: harness, lanyard, SRL: per AS/NZS 1891

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Harness Details
Lanyard Details
Inspector Details

Harness Inspection

Mark the applicable column for each item: P = Pass  |  F = Fail  |  N/A = Not applicable. Record notes for any F.

#CheckPFN/ANotes / Action
Webbing
1No cuts, fraying or abrasion
2No chemical damage, burns or discolouration
3No UV degradation (chalking, stiffness)
Stitching
4No broken threads or pulled stitching
5Bar tacks intact and secure
D-Rings
6No corrosion, distortion or cracks
7Gate operation smooth (if fitted)
Buckles & Adjusters
8Buckles operate correctly, engage securely
9No corrosion or distortion on buckles / adjusters
Chest & Leg Straps
10Chest strap: condition good, buckle secure
11Leg straps: condition good, buckles secure, padding intact
Labels & Tags
12Labels legible: serial number, manufacture date visible
13Inspection tag current and attached
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Harness ID
Date
Inspector

Lanyard / SRL Inspection

#CheckPFN/ANotes / Action
Webbing / Rope
14No cuts, abrasion, knots or chemical damage
Snap Hooks / Carabiners
15Gate opens, closes and locks correctly
16No corrosion, cracks or distortion
Shock Absorber
17Not deployed: no elongation or tear indicators showing
SRL (Self-Retracting Lifeline)
18Housing: no damage, cracks or dents
19Cable / webbing retracts smoothly and locks on sharp pull
Expiry
20Within 10-year service life (or manufacturer spec) from date of manufacture
21Within maximum in-service life from date first used (typically 5 years)
Overall Result
PASS: fit for service ACTION REQUIRED: item(s) to rectify FAIL: remove from service

Defects & Action Required  (list any item marked F: reference item # from checklist)

Item #Defect descriptionAction takenDate

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.

Inspector Sign-off
Signature
Print name
Date
Supervisor Acknowledgement
Signature
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Date