3M DBI-SALA EXOFIT NEX Riggers Harness (with Dorsal extension)

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General Inspection Guidelines

• • In addition to routine checks for each use, PPE should regularly undergo a detailed inspection by a competent person. Petzl recommends an inspection every 12 months and after any exceptional event in the life of the product.
  • PPE inspection should be conducted with the manufacturer’s Instructions for Use: download the instructions at PETZL.COM.

Known product history

• Is there known history of usage conditions or exceptional event/s during use (e.g., fall or fall arrest, use or storage at extreme temperatures, contamination or modification outside manufacturer's facilities..etc)

  Yes

  NA

• Refer to the attached Harness Inspection Procedure and examples before commencing physical inspection. Refer back to this document to assist with rulings regarding particular elements/components of the harness.

  

1. Preliminary observations

• Possible answer types:
  
  Good condition (GC) = Harness is fit for continued use.
  To monitor (TM) = Scheduled inspection frequency/interval must be increased/shortened.
  To repair (TR) = Harness to be submitted to an approved repair agent to assessment for repairability.
  Do not use/retire (R) = Harness is not fit for use it must be removed from service, destroyed & disposed of responsibly.
  Not applicable (NA) = Specific question is not relevant.

• Verify the presence and legibility of the serial number

  GC

  TM

  TR

  R

  NA

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• Verify that the product lifetime has not been exceeded (10 years from date of manufacture)

  GC

  TM

  TR

  R

  NA

• Compare with a new product to verify there are no modifications or missing parts.

  GC

  TM

  TR

  R

  NA

2. Checking the condition of the straps (webbing)

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• Check for cuts, swelling, damage and wear due to use, to heat, and to contact with chemicals. Check the waistbelt straps, leg loops, leg loop/waistbelt linkage and shoulder straps, if present. Be sure to check the areas hidden by the buckles.

  GC

  TM

  TR

  R

  NA

• Check the condition of the safety stitching on both sides. Look for any threads that are loose, worn, or cut. The safety stitching is identified by thread of a different colour than that of the webbing.

  GC

  TM

  TR

  R

  NA

• Verify that hems are present on the strap ends.

  GC

  TM

  TR

  R

  NA

3. Checking attachment points

• Check the condition of the metal attachment points (marks, cracks, wear, deformation, corrosion...).

  GC

  TM

  TR

  R

  NA

• Check the condition of the textile attachment points (cuts, wear, tears...).

  GC

  TM

  TR

  R

  NA

• Check the condition of the plastic attachment points (cuts, wear, tears...).

  GC

  TM

  TR

  R

  NA

• Ensure the impact indicator is not visible.

  GC

  TM

  TR

  R

  NA

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4. Checking the condition of the adjustment buckles

• Check the condition of the DOUBLEBACK adjustment buckles (marks, cracks, wear, deformation, corrosion...).

  GC

  TM

  TR

  R

  NA

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• Check the condition of the FAST adjustment buckles (marks, cracks, wear, deformation, corrosion...).

  GC

  TM

  TR

  R

  NA

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• Check that the straps are correctly threaded, with no twists.

  GC

  TM

  TR

  R

  NA

• Verify that the buckles operate properly.

  GC

  TM

  TR

  R

  NA

5. Checking the condition of the comfort parts

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• Check the condition of the waist, leg and shoulder foams (cuts, wear, tears...)..

  GC

  TM

  TR

  R

  NA

• Check the condition of the elastic and/or plastic keepers (cuts, wear, tears...).

  GC

  TM

  TR

  R

  NA

• Check the condition of the leg loop elastics (cuts, wear, tears...).

  GC

  TM

  TR

  R

  NA

• Check the condition of the equipment loops (cuts, wear, tears...).

  GC

  TM

  TR

  R

  NA