Title Page
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Site conducted
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Inspection Title
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Inspection Date
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Inspected by - Full name please.
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Document Number - Auto Generated
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Equipment Owner
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When was the apparatus manufactured?
- less then 12 months
- greater then 12 months but less then 3yrs
- greater then 3yrs but less then 10yrs
- greater then 10yrs
- unknown
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If the apparatus is more then 10yrs old it may require a more comprehensive inspection, involving complete disassembly and welding inspections. Any load bearing soft goods must be replaced after 10yrs.
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When was the last inspection?
- less then 12 months
- greater then 12 months but less then 3yrs
- greater then 3yrs but less then 10yrs
- greater then 10yrs
- unknown
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Will the equipment be used as the manufacturer intended?
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Have you conducted a risk assessment and understood the risk involved?
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Have you implemented measures to reduce the risks to an acceptable level?
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Dose the apparatus come with the manufacturers documentation or recommendations?
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Please provide a picture/s of the equipment to be inspected
Equipment Inspection
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In addition to routine checks before each use, equipment should regularly undergo a detailed inspection by a competent person. Inspections are recommended to be conducted every 12 months and after any exceptional event in the life of the product.
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A ‘Competent Person’ by the Australian Standard is someone that:
“has a practical, theoretical knowledge and relevant experience, sufficient to enable that person to detect and evaluate defects and weaknesses that may affect the intended performance of the equipment." -
• Inspection should be conducted in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
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Apparatus Type
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Aerial Equipment Type
- Aerial Hoops
- Aerial Silks (Fabric / Tissue)
- Aerial Pole
- Aerial Rope, Spanish Web and Corde Lisse
- Cloud Swing (Corde Volante)
- Aerial Straps
- Aerial Yoga or Net
- Trapezes
- Other
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There are single tab hoops, double tab hoops, and tabless hoops.
Aerial hoops can be used with one or more performers, but it’s important to make sure your hoop is suitably rated if you plan to invite a friend onto it with you.
Aerial Lyra / Hoop
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Visual inspection ensuring that there are no cracks, dints or burs on the metal. Grip tape may need to be removed to view all surfaces.
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Check the areas within the connecting tab eye/s, as these are the most high traffic zones and will inevitably groove out over time.
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Check the welds around the attachment tabs
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- Fail
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Check the Shackles are Wichard self-locking and they are secure if present.
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Chemical corrosion and damage
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Check the condition of the grip tape if present
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Aerial silks (also known as aerial contortion, aerial ribbons, aerial tissues, fabric, ribbon, or tissu, depending on personal preference)[citation needed] is a type of performance in which one or more artists perform aerial acrobatics while hanging from a fabric. The fabric may be hung as two pieces, or a single piece, folded to make a loop, classified as hammock silks.
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Over time, the trapeze has evolved into many different related apparatuses, including the flying trapeze, swinging trapeze, static trapeze, dance or single point trapeze, duo trapeze, and Washington trapeze (also known as head trapeze, as the aerialist performs headstands while swinging on the weighted bar).
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The Ariel Rope is an adaptation of four disciplines. Corde Lisse, Spanish Web, Aerial Silk and Mallakhamb Rope.
The Spanish Web is where the performer attaches themselves to the rope with an ankle, neck or wrist strap and is spun extremely fast by a partner (web setter) holding the bottom of the rope.
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Straps are available in various configurations, including those with various types of loops at the ends and those without loops. They are made from cotton or nylon webbing that look like two suspended ribbons.
Aerial Straps
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Check for any fraying or tears along all of the webbing straps, waist belt, and leg loops. If you pull on a fray and it starts to unravel, the harness needs to be retired.
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Closely check each stitch point for fraying or loose ends.
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Look for discolouration or sun-fading.
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Check the metal buckles for cracks or burs, which may cause damage to the harness fabric.
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Aerial yoga uses the ground and the support of a soft hammock to transform traditional yoga into a more thorough workout experience.
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The apparatus itself is a soft rope about 25-30mm thick. It can be made from a single rope, or from a cotton-filled sheath. On its simplest level the cloud swing resembles a Spanish web in length and width, with each end braided and spliced-lashed with a thimble, forming a loop. Two high-caliber swivels are required to support the weight; the swivels are anchored to a crane bar or a stationary rig, with the swing itself hanging in a "V" shape.
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Aerial poles are similar to a Chinese pole, a vertical pole on which circus performers climb, slide down and hold poses. The aerial pole is suspended on a rope or wire. The poles are generally between 3 and 9 metres in height and approximately 5 to 8 cm in diameter. This rotating pole allows a performer to spin on the vertical axis, giving a performer the ability to incorporate rate of spin into a performance.
Aerial Pole
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Visual inspection ensuring that there are no cracks, dints or burs on the metal the outer rubber sleeve may need to be removed to inspect the pole completely.
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Check the areas within the connecting eyes, as these are the most high traffic zones and will inevitably groove out over time.
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Chemical corrosion or damage
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Check functionality of the swivel or bearing if present
Fabric, Tissue and Silks
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Beware of cheap fabric on sites like Amazon and eBay or other resale stores that do not specialise in aerial equipment.
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Is there any Fabric present for Inspection
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Length and type of Silk
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Inspect for any fraying, tears, or abrasions.
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Check for stiffness in the fabric. Stiffness might increase the dynamic action, which could cause the fabric to break when shock loaded.
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Look for discolouration or sun fading.
Rope and Cord
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Your rope should be inspected before each use, as you flake it out feel for any soft or flat spots.
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Is there any Rope present for Inspection
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Length and type of rope
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Visually inspect, looking for frayed areas on the sheath or an exposed core.
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Look for discoloration or sun fading.
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Do a tactile inspection, looking for any soft or flat spots.<br>If you feel a flat or soft spot, you need to test for a coreshot.
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If the coreshot is close enough to one of the ends, you can trim the rope. If the coreshot is closer to the middle of your rope, it is time to retire the rope.
FSWR - Flexible Steel Wire Rope
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Trapezes and some aerial ropes have a steel core, it is very important to check the core of these apparatus.
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Is there any FSWR present for Inspection
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Reduced diameter or flattened rope
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Birdcaging, Kinks and Waviness
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External Ware, Corrosion and Broken or Damaged strands
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Core visible or core distortion
Chain
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Inspect as much chain as you can, if something looks wrong or out of proportion, take the time to measure the links to see if there are any inconsistencies.
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Is there any chain present for Inspection
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Length and type of chain
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Inner link ware, gouges, nicks, and twists
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Bent, broken or Stretched links
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Corrosion or damage
Accompanying Rigging Equipment
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Below is a list of items that might be included in the equipment to be inspected, please select the items that correspond to your inspection and complete the required fields.
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It is a requirement at Circus Oz that all rigging equipment ie: connectors, swivels, slings, plates, rings, cubes and figure or rescue 8's be stamped or labeled with either a:<br>WLL - Working Load Limit,<br>SWL - Safe Working Load,<br>MBS - Minimum Breaking Strain, or<br>BS - Breaking Strain.<br> <br>Are all rigging equipment stamped/labeled with a WLL / SWL / MBS / BS?
Connectors - carabiners, shackles and maillon (quicklink)
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Carabiners are among the most ubiquitous pieces of gear they undergo constant wear. It’s important that you regularly check all carabiners in your apparatus.
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Are there any Connectors present for inspection
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Visual inspection ensuring no cracks, burs, or corrosion in the metal.
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Check surfaces for ware.
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A slight groove is not necessarily a cause for concern, but once grooves become deep or have sharp edges, retire the carabiner.
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Make sure that the gate opens and closes fully and quickly.
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Cleaning: You can clean carabiners by boiling them, scrubbing with a toothbrush and solvent-free dish soap, and lubricating with a dry lubricant (dry lubes do not attract dirt and dust).
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Make sure that if there is a locking mechanism it is fully functional.
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Cleaning: You can clean carabiners by boiling them, scrubbing with a toothbrush and solvent-free dish soap, and lubricating with a dry lubricant (dry lubes do not attract dirt and dust).
Swivels
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Some swivels only allow for one connection point on each side, make use the swivel is used as the manufacturer intended.
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Are there Swivels present for Inspection
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Check the condition of the frame (marks,<br>wear, cracks, deformation and corrosion)
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Check the condition of spacers (marks,<br>wear, cracks, deformation, corrosion)
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Check the swivel function, is it smooth and uniform
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Can the swivel be opened?
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Check the condition of the screws (marks, wear, cracks, deformation, corrosion)
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Verify the presence and the condition of any o-ring on the<br>screw heads
Slings - Endless, GACflex, Flat Webbing
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You also need to regularly inspect all other soft goods in your quiver—that means dogbones, webbing, slings and cord.
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Are there Slings present for Inspection
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Inspect for any fraying, tears, or abrasions.
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Feel for stiffness. Old slings that have long been exposed to the elements may become stiff. Stiffness can cause a sling to break when shock loaded.
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Check the sewn part of slings for fraying or abrasion.
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Check cord for torn sheath material, an exposed core, and coreshots.
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Look for discolouration or sun fading.
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If the sling has a wire core (GAC) insure the core is in good condition
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Is the tag present and legible
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Has the sling expired
Rescue/Figure 8 and Silk Hooks
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The techniques employed in the proper and safe use of this equipment may only be learned through PERSONAL instruction received from an instructor who is well-qualified in all phases of aerial rigging.
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Are there any rescue/figure 8 or silk hooks present for Inspection
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Visually inspect ensuring that there are no cracks, burs, or corrosion in the metal.
Rigging Plates, Rings or Cubes
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Are there any rigging plates, rings or cubes present for Inspection
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Visually and by touch, inspect this rigging plate for cracks, distortion, corrosion, scratches or gouges, sharp edges or rough areas that might abrade a rope.
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Compare this rigging plate with a new model if necessary to determine its condition.
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If any one of the holes are damaged, the entire plate may be compromised and should be removed from service.
Non-Standard, Custom and Other Hardware or Soft goods
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Hand Loop
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Check for any fraying or tears along all of the webbing.
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Closely check each stitch point for fraying or loose ends.
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Look for discolouration or sun-fading.
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Longe - Safety Belt
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Check for any fraying or tears along all of the webbing straps, waist belt, and leg loops. If you pull on a fray and it starts to unravel, the harness needs to be retired.
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Closely check each stitch point for fraying or loose ends.
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Look for discolouration or sun-fading.
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Check the metal buckles for cracks or burs, which may cause damage to the harness fabric.
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Flying Harness
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Check for any fraying or tears along all of the webbing straps, waist belt, and leg loops. If you pull on a fray and it starts to unravel, the harness needs to be retired.
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Closely check each stitch point for fraying or loose ends.
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Look for discolouration or sun-fading.
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Check the metal buckles for cracks or burs, which may cause damage to the harness fabric.
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Other Components not listed above.
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Are all other Hardware / Soft goods in good order and in working condition?<br>Please note all components not listed above in the notes section below.
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Acrobatic Equipment Type
- Juggling / Balance
- Canes
- Hoop Diving
- Slackwire
- Tightrope
- Roue Cyr / Simple Wheel
- German Wheels / Rhoenrad
- Chinese Pole
- Springboard / Teeterboard
- Russian Swings
- Bikes / Unicycles
- Other
Components
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Are there any Softgoods / Material components present for inspection
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Check for any fraying or tears along all of the webbing.
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Closely check each stitch point for fraying or loose ends.
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Look for discolouration or sun-fading.
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Any load bearing fabrics must be replaced every 10yrs
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Are there any metal components present for inspection
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Visual inspection ensuring that there are no cracks, dints or burs on the metal.
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Check the areas within the connecting eyes, as these are the most high traffic zones and will inevitably groove out over time.
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Chemical damage or corrosion
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Are there any moving components present for inspection
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Check for any cracks, excessive wear, metal burs or grooves.
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If there are any plastic components such as the lever, check closely for any cracks.
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Make sure the action is smooth and works correctly and consistently.
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Check bolts, nuts, screws and pins are secure
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Check ball and thrust bearings for alignment and function
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Check gears for missing teeth and proper lubrication
Sign Off
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Your signature below indicates that you have read, understand, and agree with the Policies and Procedures of Circus Oz and that you have conducted this inspection without bias or malice. Please sign here
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Did the Apparatus "pass" or "fail" it's inspection?
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I the owner understand that the apparatus can not be used on any of the Circus Oz premises. Please sign here
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When should the next inspection be conducted?
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Dose the Owner require a copy of the Inspection Report?
