Harness and Lanyard pre use checks

• Site conducted

  Select

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

Harness Labelling

• Harness clearly displays a certification mark and serial number

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Harness Make

• Harness Model

• Harness serial number

• Date of manufacture

• Is it within the 5 year working lifespan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Harness Hardware checks

• Check the condition of the "D" rings for Distortion

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Check the condition of the "D" rings for Fatigue/rust

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Check the condition of the "D" rings for Excessive wear

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Check the condition of the "D" rings for Cracking

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Check the condition of the plastic back plate, fasteners, web tidies, adjusters and connectors for Excessive wear

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Check the condition of the plastic back plate, fasteners, web tidies, adjusters and connectors for Cracks

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Check the condition of the plastic back plate, fasteners, web tidies, adjusters and connectors for Damage

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Check the condition of the plastic back plate, fasteners, web tidies, adjusters and connectors for Discolouration

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Hold the harness up by the shoulder straps and ensure the webbing hangs evenly.

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Connect the buckle/connectors and ensure the harness is not distorted and hangs evenly.

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Check that all of the straps and webbing are free from cuts

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Check that all of the straps and webbing are free from fraying

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Check that all of the straps and webbing are free from Excessive wear

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Check the webbing for signs of UV damage (Colour fading is a good indication)

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Check the webbing for signs of chemical contamination (Staining is a good indication)

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Harness is approved for use at the time of inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lanyard Labelling

• Lanyard clearly displays a certification mark and serial number

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lanyard make

• Lanyard model

• Lanyard serial number

• Date of manufacture

• Is it within the 5 year working lifespan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Type of lanyard (Ladder, adjustable or twin)

Lanyard Hardware checks

• Check the condition of the carabiner for distortion

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Check the condition of the carabiner for fatigue/rust

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Check the condition of the carabiner for cracking

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Check the condition of the carabiner for excessive wear

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Check the condition of the main hook for distortion

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Check the condition of the main hook for fatigue/rust

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Check the condition of the main hook for cracking

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Check the condition of the main hook for excessive wear

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Check the condition of the webbing/straps for UV damage (Colour fading is a good indication)

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Check the condition of the webbing/straps for chemical contamination (Staining is a good indication)

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Check that all of the webbing/straps are free from cuts

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Check that all of the webbing/straps are free from fraying

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Check that all of the webbing/straps are free from excessive wear

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Check that the cover/shrink tube is fitted on the shock pack

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Check that the shock pack is free from any cuts or fraying

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Check that shock pack indicator shows no signs of deployment

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Lanyard is approved for use at the time of inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Sign off

• Name of person completing the inspection

• Signature of person completing the inspection

  Sign