Information
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This checklist should be used for completing inspections of safety harnesses as per AS/NZS 1891.4.
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Item description
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This inspection carried out on.
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Last inspection carried out.
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Was the last inspection completed within the last 6 months?
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Harness Location
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Model #
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Serial #
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Date of Manufacture
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Withdrawal date
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Factory Order # / Lot #
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Manufacturer
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Prepared by
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Location
1 Harness
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Add a photo of the harness being inspected.
Webbing
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Are there any cuts, tears or holes in the webbing?
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Enter details of issues found. Is the harness ok to use or does it need to be removed from service and destroyed?
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Add photos of any issues found.
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Are there any burns in the webbing?
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Enter details of issues found. Is the harness ok to use or does it need to be removed from service and destroyed?
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Add photos of any issues found.
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Are there any frays in the webbing?
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Enter details of issues found. Is the harness ok to use or does it need to be removed from service and destroyed?
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Add photos of any issues found.
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Are there any knots in the webbing?
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Enter details of issues found. Is the harness ok to use or does it need to be removed from service and destroyed?
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Add photos of any issues found.
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Is there any grease or grime on the webbing?
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Enter details of issues found. Is the harness ok to use or does it need to be removed from service and destroyed?
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Add photos of any issues found.
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Is there any UV damage visible in the webbing?
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Enter details of issues found. Is the harness ok to use or does it need to be removed from service and destroyed?
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Add photos of any issues found.
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Is there any Paint on the webbing?
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Enter details of issues found. Is the harness ok to use or does it need to be removed from service and destroyed?
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Add photos of any issues found.
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Is there any Discolouration in the webbing?
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Enter details of issues found. Is the harness ok to use or does it need to be removed from service and destroyed?
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Add photos of any issues found.
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Is there any Mould on the webbing?
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Enter details of issues found. Is the harness ok to use or does it need to be removed from service and destroyed?
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Add photos of any issues found.
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Is any of the stitching or stitching pattern missing / damaged?
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Enter details of issues found. Is the harness ok to use or does it need to be removed from service and destroyed?
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Add photos of any issues found.
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Is there any Heat damage / glazing on the webbing.
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Enter details of issues found. Is the harness ok to use or does it need to be removed from service and destroyed?
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Add photos of any issues found.
2 Labels
Labels
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Are labels present and attached? (Enter details of any issues found)
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Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue. (Does the harness need to be removed from service).
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Add photos of any issues found.
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Are labels legible? (Enter details of any issues found)
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Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue. (Does the harness need to be removed from service).
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Add photos of any issues found.
3 Buckles, Connectors, D-Rings and D-Ring plate
Buckles
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Are any of the buckles cracked?
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Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue.
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Add photos of any issues found.
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Do they all function properly?
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Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue.
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Add photos of any issues found.
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Are there any missing parts?
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Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue.
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Add photos of any issues found.
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Are they corroded in any way?
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Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue.
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Add photos of any issues found.
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Are there any burrs or sharp edges?
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Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue.
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Add photos of any issues found.
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Are they bent or distorted?
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Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue.
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Add photos of any issues found.
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Is there any other damage to the buckles?
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Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue.
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Add photos of any issues found.
Connectors - including Karabinas, Snap Hooks and Tube Nut connectors.
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Are any of the connectors cracked?
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Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue.
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Add photos of any issues found.
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Do any of the connectors have sharp edges?
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Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue.
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Add photos of any issues found.
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Do any of the connectors have any missing parts?
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Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue.
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Add photos of any issues found.
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Are any of the connectors corroded?
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Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue.
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Add photos of any issues found.
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Are all of the connectors labelled with details such as SWL?
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Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue.
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Add photos of any issues found.
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Are any of the connectors bent / distorted?
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Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue.
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Add photos of any issues found.
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Do any of the connectors have sticky gates?
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Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue.
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Add photos of any issues found.
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Do any of the connectors stay open or won't lock?
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Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue.
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Add photos of any issues found.
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Are the connectors covered in excessive dirt / grease?
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Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue.
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Add photos of any issues found.
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Do any of the connectors close but won't lock?
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Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue.
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Add photos of any issues found.
D-Rings
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Are any of the D-Rings cracked?
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Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue.
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Add photos of any issues found.
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Are they in good condition?
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Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue.
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Add photos of any issues found.
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Are any of the D-Rings bent / distorted?
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Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue.
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Add photos of any issues found.
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Are any of the D-Rings corroded?
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Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue.
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Add photos of any issues found.
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Do any of the D-Rings have any sharp edges?
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Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue.
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Add photos of any issues found.
D-Ring plate (back pad)
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Is the D-ring on the back plate missing?
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Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue.
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Add photos of any issues found.
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Is the D-ring on the back plate damaged?
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Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue.
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Add photos of any issues found.
4 Shock Absorber
Shock Absorber
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Has the shock absorber been deployed? Is it stretched / elongated?
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Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue.
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Add photos of any issues found.
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Are there any cuts / tears / abrasions present on the shock absorber?
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Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue.
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Add photos of any issues found.
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Is the shock absorber excessively soiled.
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Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue.
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Add photos of any issues found.
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Is there any UV damage / fading in the shock absorber?
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Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue.
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Add photos of any issues found.
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Are there any holes / burns in the shock absorber?
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Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue.
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Add photos of any issues found.
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Is the plastic cover missing?
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Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue.
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Add photos of any issues found.
5 Stitching
Stitching
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Is there any missing stitch patterns?
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Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue.
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Add photos of any issues found.
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Is any of the stitching burned?
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Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue.
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Add photos of any issues found.
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Is any of the stitching cut?
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Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue.
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Add photos of any issues found.
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Is any of the stitching pulled?
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Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue.
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Add photos of any issues found.
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Is any of the stitching broken?
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Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue.
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Add photos of any issues found.
6 Final Appraisal
Action to be taken
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Select one only
- Clean & Re-Inspect
- Return to Manufacturer for Clarification
- Return to Service
- Remove from service and Destroy
Overall PASS or FAIL
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Based on the inspection what is the overall result?
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Signature of person finalising inspection and result.
