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7 Pre-Use Checks and Periodic Examinations
Table 2 Pre-Use Checks
Pre-Use Checks Method
Load Indicator
Ensure load indicator has not been deployed. See product label for examples of deployed load
indicator.
Labels
Ensure labels are present and legible.
Examination Date
Ensure date of next examination has not elapsed. Ensure a periodic examination is not due as
determined by a competent person. See
inspection checklist..
General Condition
Examine for signs of excessive damage, wear, corrosion or contamination. Inspect entire length of
and Lifeline
lifeline for kinks, bends, broken wires, bird caging, corrosion, damaged splices or damaged
thimbles. Damage to the cable can significantly impact the performance. Verify there are no
reductions in diameter of the lifeline.
Energy Absorber
Check energy absorber for signs of cuts, abrasion, tears, burns, mold, discoloration or chemical
damage. Verify the white tear webbing is not significantly exposed through the energy absorber
cover.
Extraction and
Inspect lifeline extraction and retraction by pulling the full length of the line out and letting it retract
Retraction
back into the housing in a controlled manner. Maintain a light tension on the lifeline while it retracts.
The line operation must be smooth and unhesitant.
Lock-on
Pull sharply on the lifeline – ensure device locks. Repeat three times.
Housing /
Examine the housing and verify there are no cracks, excessive signs of wear, or extreme
Fasteners / Swivel
discoloration. Verify that all fasteners and the swivel are in place, are secure and do not show signs
of excessive damage, wear or corrosion. Verify the swivel can rotate.
Handle
30 ft (10 m) / 50 ft (15 m) SRL: Examine the housing handle and verify there are no cracks,
excessive signs of wear, or extreme discoloration.
Connectors
Check for correct operation of connector and connector gate. Examine the connectors for signs of
excessive damage, wear, or corrosion.
Nozzle and Nozzle
Inspect the nozzle for signs of excessive damage, wear or contamination.
Rod
The interior nozzle rod may show signs of damage or wear without necessitating the product's
removal from service as long as the product meets all other pre-use and functional checks.
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Table 1 Periodic Examination Interval
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