Full-body harnesses and lanyard inspection checklist

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Inspector Name:
Date:
Harness Serial Number:
Check serial number and year of manufacture, (if in excess of 5 years harness cannot be used and must be replaced)
Date of Manufacture: *
Lanyard Serial Number:
Check serial number and year of manufacture, (if in excess of 5 years harness cannot be used and must be replaced)
Date of Manufacture: *

INSPECTION POINTS

Inspect the load indicator warning (located on webbing below dorsal D-Ring pad) to see if any part of it is showing
Inspect hardware for cracks, sharp edges, deformation, corrosion, rust, or other signs of wear or damage
Ensure all labels and markings are legible and attached to the product
Ensure all springs are in working condition
Ensure sewn terminations are secure, complete, and not visibly damaged
Inspect stitching for pulled, missing, or cut stitches or other signs of wear or damage
Inspect buckles and D-Rings for damage, distortion, cracks, breaks, rough or sharp edges, or other signs of wear or damage
Inspect buckle attachments for unusual wear, frayed or cut fibers, broken stitching, or other signs of wear or damage
Ensure buckles properly engage
Ensure the outer and center bars on friction and slotted mating buckles are straight
Inspect webbing by bending a portion of the webbing six to eight inches (15 to 20 centimeters) into an inverted "U" shape. Continue along all webbing inspecting for tears, cuts, fraying, abrasions, discoloration, burns, holes, mold, additional punched holes, missing straps, excessive hardness or brittleness, or other signs of wear or damage
Inspect all webbing hidden by components by adjusting all keepers, buckles, padding, and D-Ring

Tongue buckles/grommet tongues, if supplied, should be free of distortion in shape and motion
Tongue buckles should overlap the buckle frame and move freely in their socket
The roller should turn freely on frame
Inspect tongue buckles for loose, distorted, or broken grommets (holes)

Ensure that quick-connect buckles, if supplied, engage properly by tugging on both halves of the buckle to make sure it will not disengage
Ensure the quick-connect buckles' release mechanisms are free of debris

Ensure all labels and markings are legible and attached to the product
Inspect rope by bending a portion six to eight inches (15 to 20 centimeters) into an inverted "U" shape. Continue along all rope inspecting for broken strands, cuts, fraying, abrasions, discoloration, burns, holes, mold, additional punched holes, excessive hardness or brittleness, or other signs of wear or damage
Inspect stitching at ends for pulled, missing, or cut stitches or other signs of wear or damage
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