Petzl I'D S Inspection Procedure

PPE Inspection
Inspection procedure
• In addition to routine checks for each use, PPE should regularly undergo a detailed inspection by a competent
person.
Petzl recommends an inspection every 12 months and after any exceptional event in the life of the product.
• PPE inspection should be done with the manufacturer's instructions available for reference. Download the instructions
at PETZL.COM
3. Checking the moving side plate
• Verify that the moving
side plate opens and closes
properly. Check the moving
side plate for deformation
or excessive play: if the side
plate can pass over the head
of the cam axle, discontinue
use of the product.
PPE INSPECTION - Inspection procedure - I'D S, I'D L and RIG (120315)
I'D S, I'D L and RIG
1. Known product history
Any PPE showing unexpected degradation should be quarantined, pending a detailed inspection.
The user should:
- Provide precise information on the usage conditions.
- Report any exceptional event regarding his PPE.
(Examples: fall or fall arrest, use or storage at extreme temperatures, modification outside manufacturer's
facilities, etc.).
2. Preliminary observations
• Verify the presence and legibility of the serial number and the CE mark.
• Verify that the product lifetime has not been exceeded.
• Compare with a new device to verify there are no modifications or missing elements.
• Check the condition
of the moving side plate
(marks, deformation,
fouling, cracks, wear...).
• Check the condition of the safety gate and the effectiveness of the spring.
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