IPPL Tripod Inspection Checklist

• This checklist should be used for completing inspections of tripods as per AS/NZS 1891.4.

• Item description

• This inspection carried out on.

  Date

• Last inspection carried out.

  Date

• Was the last inspection completed within the last 12 months?

  Yes

  No

• Serial #

• Model #

• Hardware Location

• Date of Manufacture (if marked)

  Date

• Withdrawal date

  Date

• Factory Order # / Lot #

• Manufacturer

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Add a photo of the tripod being inspected.

  Media

General

• Is the Safe Work Load (SWL) marked on the hardware? (Enter details of any issues found)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue. (Does the tripod need to be removed from service).

• Add photos of any issues found.

  Media

• Are there any sharp edges / Burrs? Inspect the eye bolts for damage? (Enter details of any issues found)

  Yes

  No

• Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue. (Does the tripod need to be removed from service).

• Add photos of any issues found.

  Media

• Is there any visible damage? Carefully inspect the entire tripod for cracks, corrosion or other damage. (Enter details of any issues found)

  Yes

  No

• Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue. (Does the tripod need to be removed from service).

• Add photos of any issues found.

  Media

• Do the leg-locking mechanisms properly lock the tripod legs into position? (Enter details of any issues found)

  Yes

  No

• Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue. (Does the tripod need to be removed from service).

• Add photos of any issues found.

  Media

• Are push pins in place (or similar device) and are they in good condition? Make sure that they can be inserted and lock into place properly. (Enter details of any issues found)

  Yes

  No

• Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue. (Does the tripod need to be removed from service).

• Add photos of any issues found.

  Media

• Are foot assemblies in place and are they in good condition? (Enter details of any issues found)

  Yes

  No

• Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue. (Does the tripod need to be removed from service).

• Add photos of any issues found.

  Media

Connectors - including Karabinas, Snap Hooks and Tube Nut connectors.

• Are any of the connectors cracked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue.

• Add photos of any issues found.

  Media

• Do any of the connectors have sharp edges?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue.

• Add photos of any issues found.

  Media

• Do any of the connectors have any missing parts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue.

• Add photos of any issues found.

  Media

• Are any of the connectors corroded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue.

• Add photos of any issues found.

  Media

• Are all of the connectors labelled with details such as SWL?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue.

• Add photos of any issues found.

  Media

• Are any of the connectors bent / distorted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue.

• Add photos of any issues found.

  Media

• Do any of the connectors have sticky gates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue.

• Add photos of any issues found.

  Media

• Do any of the connectors stay open or won't lock?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue.

• Add photos of any issues found.

  Media

• Are the connectors covered in excessive dirt / grease?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue.

• Add photos of any issues found.

  Media

• Do any of the connectors close but won't lock?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Enter corrective action taken or the action required to address the issue.

• Add photos of any issues found.

  Media

Action to be taken

• Select one only

  Select Clean & Re-Inspect Return to Manufacturer for Clarification Return to Service Remove from service and Destroy

  • Clean & Re-Inspect
  • Return to Manufacturer for Clarification
  • Return to Service
  • Remove from service and Destroy

Overall PASS or FAIL

• Based on the inspection what is the overall result?

  PASS

  FAIL

• Person finalising inspection and result.

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