Pre-Use Checks and Periodic Examination
The safety of the user relies upon the continued efficiency and durability of the equipment, therefore pre-use checks shall be completed before each use. See Table 1 Pre-Use Checks for pre-use check information. Periodic examinations shall be completed by a person, other than the user, competent in the examination of fall protection PPE, in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The interval will be dictated by the usage, local regulations, and environmental conditions, and will be at least annually. See Table 2 Periodic Examination Interval for more information. A record shall be kept of the results of the examination.
| Pre-Use Checks | Method |
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| Stitching (Load Indicator) |
Ensure that the stitching is not torn, frayed, or damaged, indicating an arrested fall. Ensure there is no fraying, stiffness, melting, chemical attack or excessive soiling. |
| Webbing | Examine for signs of excessive damage, wear, corrosion or contamination. Check for signs of cuts, abrasion, fraying/broken strands, tears, burns, mold, discoloration or chemical damage. Inspect the full length of the loop and verify that it has no broken, frayed, cut, abraded, or missing threads. Verify there are no reductions in width or thickness of the lifeline. Verify there are no smooth, discolored, shiny, hardened, or glazed areas that indicate exposure to heat or chemicals. |
| Examination Date | Ensure date of next examination has not elapsed. Ensure a periodic examination is not due as determined by a competent person. See Table 2 Periodic Examination Interval |
| Labels | Ensure labels are present and legible. |
Table 2 Periodic Examination Interval
| Usage | Interval |
|---|---|
| Infrequent to light | Annually (12 months) |
| Moderate to heavy | Semi-annually to annually (6-12 months) |
| Severe to continuous | Quarterly to semi-annually (3-6 months) |
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Usage shall be determined by a competent person. A competent person is defined as a person, other than the user, competent in the examination of PPE in accordance with MSA instructions. |
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The MSA Web Loop Adapter is not repairable. Maximum product life: Continued use is dependent upon passing pre-use checks and periodic examinations. Service life may be reduced by frequency and conditions of use or local regulations.
Inspection Checklist
| Description | Good—Safe for Use | Good—Safe for Use | Good—Safe for Use | Good—Safe for Use | Damaged, Worn, Altered, Missing—Remove from Service | Comments |
| Stitching (Load Indicator) | ||||||
| Webbing | ||||||
| Labels |
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