How often must you inspect your fall arrest equipment?

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How often must you inspect your fall arrest equipment?

Inspect fall arrest gear before each use. This ensures that any damage or wear that may have developed since the last check is caught before your shift begins, reducing the risk of equipment failure during a fall. A quick pre-use check should cover all parts: harness webbing and stitching for frays or tears, the lanyard and energy absorber for damage, connectors and carabiners for proper locking, D-rings for deformation, and any anchor straps for wear. If you find any defect, do not use the equipment and remove it from service until it’s repaired or replaced. While periodic inspections by a competent person are also required, they do not substitute for verifying safety before each use.

Inspect fall arrest gear before each use. This ensures that any damage or wear that may have developed since the last check is caught before your shift begins, reducing the risk of equipment failure during a fall. A quick pre-use check should cover all parts: harness webbing and stitching for frays or tears, the lanyard and energy absorber for damage, connectors and carabiners for proper locking, D-rings for deformation, and any anchor straps for wear. If you find any defect, do not use the equipment and remove it from service until it’s repaired or replaced. While periodic inspections by a competent person are also required, they do not substitute for verifying safety before each use.

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