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Lifespan
Guardian
products
non-textile components do not have a fixed
lifespan.
Guardian
of textile components of any kind have a
maximum lifespan of 10 years from the date
of manufacture. Maximum product lifespan is
not guaranteed, and is subject to the proper
use, storage, maintenance, and inspection
conditions as detailed in the applicable product
instruction manual. Products exposed to
hazardous environments, including, but not
limited to, demolition, steel construction, high
heat, UV radiation, chemicals, or high salinity
may have a reduced lifespan. Product suitability
for use can only be determined by pre-use
inspections, scheduled maintenance, thorough
inspection conducted by a Competent Person
(CP), and other conditions as specified by the
risk assessment and the product instruction
manual.
Quality
All Guardian products are manufactured under
ISO 9001:2015 and to the highest standards.
85627 REV. E
consisting
entirely
products
that
consist
Inspection
of
Prior to EACH use, inspect the equipment and
connection points for signs of deficiencies,
including, but not limited to, corrosion,
deformation, pits, burrs, rough surfaces, sharp
edges, cracking, rust, paint build-up, excessive
heating, alteration, broken stitching, fraying,
missing or illegible labels, and additionally all
check points in the pre-use inspection criteria.
IMMEDIATELY remove equipment from service
if defects or damage are found, or if exposed
to forces of fall arrest. Ensure that applicable
work area is free of all damage, including, but
not limited to, debris, rot, rust, decay, cracking,
and hazardous materials.
See Inspection Log on page 23
Workplace conditions, including, but not
limited
to,
chemicals, electrical shock, sharp objects or
edges, machinery, abrasive or uneven surfaces,
UV exposure, and severe or prolonged weather
conditions, must be assessed by a CP before
fall protection equipment is selected. The
presence of any/all of these conditions may
have negative effects on product performance
or service lifetime. Always inspect the entirety
of the product.
Pre-use Inspection:
Device:
Housing and housing connection
point must be intact and shows no signs of
deficiencies such as those listed previously.
Ensure all housing screws are present.
Lifeline: Inspect the entire length of lifeline
for cuts abrasions and wear marks. Ensure
that the lifeline is free from cuts, abrasion,
excessive heating/soiling, wear marks, broken
stitching, fraying, bird-caging, and wear point
reinforcement (if applicable) is present.
Connection Points: Check that all connectors
automatically close and lock securely. All
connectors must be free from deficiencies
such as those listed previously. Check the fall
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flame/high
heat,
corrosive
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