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The document is a Fall Protection Inspection Checklist that outlines the inspection rules and procedures for self-retracting lifelines. It emphasizes the importance of user inspections before each use, competent person inspections every six months, and immediate removal from service if defects are found. The checklist includes specific inspection items such as functionality, fall indicators, connectors, housing integrity, and wire rope condition. Additionally, it highlights maintenance instructions for cable lubrication and stresses the need to consult manufacturer manuals for re-certification requirements.

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How often should lifelines be inspected?

It is likely, but not guaranteed, that many will follow the guidelines set forth by ANSI which call for a documented inspection no less frequently than once per year by a Competent Person.

How often should an SRL be serviced?

Frequency of service as recommended by the manufacturer must be at least once every 5-years and must be conducted by a height safety equipment inspector, or, in the absence of a manufacturer recommendation, the equipment must be serviced at least once every 12 months.

What are the OSHA requirements for self-retracting lifelines?

Self-retracting lifelines and lanyards that automatically limit free fall distance to 2 feet (0.61 m) or less must have components capable of sustaining a minimum tensile load of 3,000 pounds (13.3 kN) applied to the device with the lifeline or lanyard in the fully extended position.

How to inspect a self-retracting lifeline?

You must put on gloves and mount the SRL before examining or using the lifeline. Never pull it out or let it retract while lying flat. Slowly pull the cable out, looking for rust, cuts, pitting, corrosion, deterioration, modifications, or frayed, worn, or broken strands.

How often do SRLs need to be inspected?

Inspection of SRLs used in severe conditions or under continuous use must be inspected by a competent person quarterly to semi-annually, and they must be taken out of service and sent for their factory inspections at least annually.

What are the key points in inspecting your harness and lanyard srl?

Inspect along all webbing and rope materials. Look for tears, cuts, fraying, abrasion, discoloration, burns, holes, mold, unsplicing, pulled or broken stitches, or other signs of wear or damage. Sewn terminations should be secure, complete, and not visibly damaged. All rope splices should be secure.

How long is a self-retracting lifeline good for?

If youre using Malta Dynamics products, note that our self-retracting lifelines (SRLs) and safety harnesses do not have expiration dates. As long as they pass a competent person inspection as designated by OSHA, you can use our safety harnesses and SRLs for many years.

How to inspect 3M Protecta SRL?

4.1 BeFore each uSe: Before each use of this fall protection equipment carefully inspect it to assure it is in good working condition. Check for worn or damaged parts. Ensure all fasteners are present and secure. Check that the lifeline is retracting properly by pulling out the line and allowing it to slowly retract.

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