Fall Arrest System Inspection Frequency

Osha raised issues 9 and 17 in the proposal to request public comment regarding the frequency of inspection and whether or not more definitive inspection criteria were needed for determining when personal fall arrest systems or positioning device systems as regulated in paragraph e 5 below are no longer suitable for use.

Fall arrest system inspection frequency.

Flexible lifeline systems provides annual inspections of fall protection equipment to ensure compliance with osha 1910 1926 and ansi z359 typically we work with organizations who want reassurance that their fall protection equipment is being inspected by professionals who know what they re doing. Osha compliance for personal fall arrest systems annual inspections. Fall arrest restraint systems typically consist of an anchor point a lanyard fixed length if the system is fall restraint and a fully body harness. Osha 1926 502 d 21 personal fall arrest systems shall be inspected prior to each use for wear damage and other deterioration and defective components shall be removed from service.

Many factors should be considered like inspection frequency and inspectors qualifications. However an effective fall protection system inspection can be completed in four simple steps. Adhere to osha and. The minimum frequency of fall protection system and equipment competent person checks are governed by regulation industry codes of practice standards and manufacturers recommendations.

Inspecting fall arrest equiment made from webbing or rope page 3 of 6 detailed inspections these more formal in depth inspections should be carried out periodically at minimum intervals specified in the employer s inspection regime. Maintaining these tasks and procedures can seem overwhelming and inspecting a fall protection system effectively is no exception. Maintenance covers the maintenance requirements and the recommendations for inspection storage servicing and cleaning of this equipment. Osha 1910 66 app c f inspection personal fall arrest systems shall be inspected prior to each use for mildew wear damage and other deterioration and.

If the personal fall arrest system meets the criteria and protocols in appendix d of this subpart and is being used by an employee having a combined body and tool weight of less than 310 pounds 140 kg the system is considered to be in compliance with the provisions of paragraphs d 1 i through iii of this section. Industrial fall arrest systems and devices include safety harnesses horizontal lifelines and rails fall arrest devices and associated lanyards connectors anchorages and fittings. Inspections personal fall arrest systems shall be inspected prior to use for mildew wear damage and other deterioration and defective components shall be removed from service if their strength or function may be adversely affected. Osha standards 29 cfr part 1910 subpart f specifically address inspection requirements.