How Often Should You Inspect Fall Protection Systems

Permanent Fall Protection Systems must be inspected before each use by the user and at least
annually by a Competent Person. More frequent inspections may be necessary based on manufacturer
recommendations or specific working conditions.

Before each use:

• Who: The user of the equipment inspects the equipment.
• What to check: Look for wear and tear as well as any tell-tales in the Fixed Lifelines, Self-
  Retracting Lifelines, Lanyards and Harnesses.
• Action: Immediately remove any defective components from service.
• Who Removes:  A competent person appointed by the employer who has earned that certification from a qualified trainer such as FallProof. A competent person is someone with the skills, knowledge, and experience to recognize hazards and is authorized to remove equipment from service.

What to check Annually:

• A thorough inspection by a competent person is required by OSHA at least once
  a year. ANSI standards recommend inspections every six months or annually.
• More often: The manufacturer’s instructions or workplace conditions may require more
  frequent inspections. Conditions may include high heat, poor air quality and the high chemical
  use in the environment.
• Action: The inspection must be documented, and defective equipment must be removed from
  service.

We provide annual inspections of existing systems and equipment for OSHA and ANSI compliance and use state-of-the-art technologies to ensure seamless management of your inspection services. They include:

• Instant Identification: Instead of relying on serial numbers, this system uses RFID tags and barcodes to automate the process. We scan an RFID tag and instantly know that we are inspecting the correct asset.

• Mobile Devices: No more clipboards for inspections and audits. With a tablet or handheld device, we save time and eliminate errors that generally come with the inaccuracies of handling paperwork.

• Web Reporting: Produce up-to-date and accurate inspection documentation immediately, 24/7, by storing your safety data and analytics securely on the web. When you partner with FallProof, we work with you to maintain your equipment so you always know you are in compliance.

Our inspectors might also perform any of the following during the annual inspection or on a scheduled follow-up service call:

• On-site repairs
• Replacement of components
• Retraining on current best practices.

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