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The version control will be maintained by the SHEQ team and is controlled via the Safety Equipment Inspections Document 2073838157-15.
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Document No.
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Audit Title
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Personnel
The version control will be maintained by the SHEQ team and is controlled via the Safety Equipment Inspections Document 2073838157-15.
Safety checking of Fall Arrest Device Inspections (type 2&3) in accordance with AS 1891
General condition
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Wear at swivels and latch pivot points
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Gate function
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Broken, weak or misplaced latch springs
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Examine complete body casing checking for cracks and impact damage which may affect the operation of the block
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If the block has a retrieval handle, check that this is attached and ratchet mechanism is working
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Item is free from corrosion, dirt, rust or other obstructions
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Check the load indicators for any sign that a fall has occured
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Check when last serviced and record details
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Alignment of body,(no twisting or buckling)
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Distortion of the hook or latch
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Wear on body
Function Test, before use always test the function of your arrest block.
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Pull sharply on the cable or webbing and make sure it locks, (complete this action twice to confirm)
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Check for smooth operation
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Withdraw the cable or webbing and make sure it retracts fully
Function Test for Wire Rope
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Pull out cable and check for broken wires, wear and corrsion
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Examine thimble eye and ferrule at wire termination
POSITIVE OBSERVATIONS
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Note Positive Observations: is the equipment in good condition
AT RISK OBSERVATIONS
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Note Observations to be rectified by WHEN and WHO !
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Provide a sketch of the area of concern if applicable to support findings
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WORKPLACE MANAGER SIGN OFF
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Select date
