Inspection; 10.1. Inspection Frequency; 10.2. Formal Inspection; 10.3. Inspection Procedure - MSA V Serie Instructions D'utilisation

Inspection

10. Inspection

10.1. Inspection Frequency

Inspect the lanyard before each use.

10.2. Formal Inspection

MSA requires that all lanyards be inspected by a competent person other than the user at intervals of no
more than six (6) months per applicable standard or as specified by a formal fall protection program. Record
formal inspections in the provided Inspection Log. Punch or indelibly mark the Inspection grid attached to the
lanyard. Do not use a lanyard with a formal inspection date older than six (6) months. Tag lanyards with
formal inspection dates older than six (6) months "UNUSABLE" and remove from service until after formal
inspection.
Only MSA or parties with written authorization from MSA may repair the lanyard. Do not attempt to repair or
alter an MSA Lanyard.
Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death.

10.3. Inspection Procedure

Perform the following steps in order. If in doubt about any inspection point, consult MSA or a competent
person qualified to perform formal inspection.
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Inspect the lanyard labels to verify that they are present and legible. Check the formal
inspection grid to be sure a formal inspection has been performed within six (6)
months.
Inspect energy absorbers for evidence of deployment. Remove from service and
destroy energy absorbers with evidence of deployment.
Inspect for elongation and/or separation of webbing layers and/or appearance of
webbing outside the pouch.
Inspect all fabric parts, including webbing and stitching. Remove the lanyard from
service if significant fraying or discoloration occurs.
Inspect all metallic parts for evidence of damage, alteration and missing parts.
 Inspect snaphooks for deformation, fractures, cracks, corrosion, deep pitting, burrs,
sharp edges, cuts, loose parts, and evidence of excessive heat or chemical
exposure.
 Check snaphook function. Unlock, open, close, and lock several times. Gate must
automatically close and snugly seat against nose. The locking mechanism must
retain the gate tip within 1/8 inch (3 mm) of the nose when firm pressure is applied
to the gate.
Inspect all plastic parts for cuts, breaks, alteration, excessive wear, missing and loose
parts. Inspect for evidence of burns, excessive heat or chemical attack.
Inspect each component and subsystem of the complete system in accordance with
the associated manufacturer's instructions.
MSA Lanyards User Instructions
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