Health and safety concern requirements, full body harness inspection is a necessary part that needs to compliance, full body harness is the equipment that used for the safety purpose, for the maintain safety in the company, some high-risk area like working on height, areas that unbalance and the possibility of the fall down are very strictly required the safety equipment.
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Fall protection slings are conveniently produced from lightweight material to make climbs easy, they are powerfully stitched fabric that is highly resistant to sunlight, water and other chemicals that may cause degradation. They are designed to provide workers with strong grip support and most slings are adjustable, ensuring comfort and safety.
Annual recertification and testing: Legislation dictates that fall protection equipment must be inspected and certified annually by an accredited person/company for recertification. Testing periods must be no greater than 12 months.
All the safety equipment needs to be inspected to ensure all the equipment is reliable to perform the task in a high-risk area. Workers need to follow these steps as part of the routine to ensure that harnesses and lanyards offer optimal protection:
Basic care of the safety equipment will not only prolong its durable life but will also contribute to the performance of its vital safety functions. Proper storage and maintenance after use are just as important as cleaning the equipment of dirt, corrosives and contaminants. The most effective way of cleaning a harness or lanyard is to first wipe the surface with a damp sponge, before working up a lather using a mild solution of water and dishwashing liquid. Rinse the equipment in lukewarm water, and hang freely to dry away from excessive heat.
To avoid unnecessary damage and deterioration to harness and lanyards as a result of exposure to heat, corrosive or sharp edges, as well as UV or other factors. If there is any doubt about the ability of a piece of equipment to perform accordingly, it is to be removed from service.
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Every harness must have a legible tag identifying the harness, model, date of manufacture, name of manufacturer, limitations and warnings.
Wipe off all surface dirt with a sponge dampened in plain water. Squeeze the sponge dry. Dip the sponge in a mild solution of water and mild detergent. Work up a thick lather, with a vigorous back and forth motion, then wipe dry with a clean cloth.
Hang freely to dry, but away from excessive heat, steam or long periods of sunlight.
Storage areas should be clean, dry and free of exposure to fumes, heat, direct ultraviolet light, sunlight and corrosive elements.
Note: Do not store harnesses next to batteries, the chemical attack can occur if the battery leaks.
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