Maintenance, Cleaning, And Storage; Inspection; Inspection Log - Guardian VLA Instruction Manual

Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage

If VLA fails inspection in any way, immediately remove it from service, and contact Guardian to inquire about
its return or repair.
Cleaning after use is important for maintaining the safety and longevity of VLAs. Remove all dirt, corrosives,
and contaminants from VLAs before and after each use. If a VLA cannot be cleaned with plain water, use mild
soap and water, then rinse and wipe dry. NEVER clean VLAs with corrosive substances.
When not in use, store equipment where it will not be affected by heat, light, excessive moisture, chemicals,
or other degrading elements.

Inspection

Prior to EACH use, inspect VLA for deficiencies, including, but not limited to, corrosion, deformation, pits, burrs,
rough surfaces, sharp edges, cracking, rust, paint buildup, excessive heating, alteration, broken stitching,
fraying, bird-caging, and missing or illegible labels. IMMEDIATELY remove VLA from service if defects or
damage are found, or if exposed to forces of fall arrest.
Ensure that applicable work area is free of all damage, including, but not limited to, debris, rot, rust, decay,
cracking, and hazardous materials. Ensure that selected work area will support the application-specific
minimum loads set forth in this instruction manual. Work area MUST be stable.
At least every 6 months, a Competent Person other than the user must inspect VLAs. Competent Person
inspections MUST be recorded in inspection log in instruction manual and on equipment inspection grid
label. The Competent Person must sign their initials in the box corresponding to the month and year
the inspection took place.
During inspection, consider all applications and hazards VLAs have been subjected to.

Inspection Log

Date of First Use: __________________.
Product lifetime is indefinite as long as it passes pre-use and Competent Person inspections. User must
inspect prior to EACH use. Competent Person other than user must complete formal inspection at least
every 6 months. Competent Person to inspect and initial.
This inspection log must be specific to one VLA. Separate inspection logs must be used for each VLA. All
inspection records must be made visible and available to all users at all times.
If equipment fails inspection IMMEDIATELY REMOVE FROM SERVICE.
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