Inspection; Inspection Log - Guardian Fall Protection Edge Series Instruction Manual

Inspection

Prior to EACH use, inspect SRLs 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. Inspect full length of lifeline. IMMEDIATELY remove SRL
from service if defects or damage are found.
Prior to EACH use, check lifeline retraction by pulling out a minimum 4' and allowing it to retract under light
tension; lifeline must retract completely. Pull lifeline sharply to test braking function; brakes must engage.
Check shock pack for signs of deployment. IMMEDIATELY remove from service if SRL does not function properly,
of if any evidence exists of exposure 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.
Every 6 months, a Competent Person other than the user must inspect SRLs. 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 SRLs have been subjected to.

Inspection Log

Date of First Use: __________________.
Product lifetime is 5 years from Date of First Use, or, if not recorded, from Date of Manufacture, 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 Edge Series Web SRL. Separate inspection logs must be used
for each Edge Series Web SRL. 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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