Climbing Gear pre use inspection

• Who's kit is being inspected?

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Were all climbing lines free of abrasions, glazing, excessive milking, hard spots or rope sections where 3 consecutive braids have been pulled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Were all climbing lines fit for use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Were all lanyards, flip lines, cambium saver, slings and other textile life support pieces of equipment free of abrasions, glazing, excessive milking, hard spots or rope sections where 3 consecutive braids have been pulled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Were all lanyards, flip lines, cambium savers, slings and all other textile life support pieces of equipment fit for use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has any of the equipment in the above section been exposed to excessive of shock loads beyond the purpose of intended use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Typically textile pieces of equipment if used regularly (on a weekly basis is regular) will have an intended life span of 3-5 years. Are there any pieces of textile life support being used that are older than 5 years old. If so what are they?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Describe the piece of gear?

• Were all Carabiners and connecting hardwear found to be free of cracks and fractures, Burrs and wear marks and deformities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all life support carabiners have a working 3 way mechanism on the gate? Do all locking pins have an effective locking spring?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Pulleys and Swivels

• Do all pulleys and swivels have effective operational bearings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all cheek plates and sides straight?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all mounting holes free of excessive wear and fit for use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all pulleys and swivels free of any cracks and fractures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Mechanical Devices

• Are all springs and self locking components operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all devices straight and free of any cracks and fractures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all pulleys and bearings on the device operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has any of the equipment in the above section been exposed to excessive of shock loads beyond the purpose of intended use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the bridge intact and free of excessive wear, flat spots, glazing, hard spots or sections where 3 consecutive braids have been pulled or cut?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all webbing straps particularly ones in areas that contact metal hardwear intact and free of excessive wear, glazing? This includes elasticated straps for leg loops.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all metal clips, buckles, side rings and other hardwear free of cracks and fractures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all clips and buckles closing and locking effectively? Lock and test 10 times

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the harness been exposed to excessive of shock loads beyond the purpose of intended use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A