Formal Inspection - MSA Workman Web PFL Serie Instrucciones De Uso

(4) Inspect for structural damage and corrosion.
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Verify that the housing attachments are tight; that there are no missing or altered parts; that
there are no cracks, deformations, or deep cuts in the housing, line, or snaphook.
For devices with cable lines:
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Inspect the ferrules or splice and
thimble at the snaphook and verify
there is no evidence of cracks,
distortion, corrosion, wear, or biting
into the line.
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Inspect the entire length of line and
verify there are no kinks, bends, bird
caging, changes in diameter, corro-
sion, or broken wires.
(5) Inspect all metallic parts for evidence of damage, alteration and missing parts.
(6) Inspect the D-ring connector on the Workman Twin Leg PFL for proper operation.
 The locking tabs should pivot freely and spring back into the locked position.
 Insert and remove a back D-ring of a harness several times to confirm the tabs lock and
unlock correctly.
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Look for deformation, fractures, corrosion, excessive wear, and loose parts.
(7) Inspect snaphooks for deformation, fractures, cracks, corrosion, deep pitting, burrs, sharp
edges, cuts, deep nicks, loose parts, and evidence of excessive heat or chemical exposure.
 Check function: unlock, open, close, and lock several times.
 The Gate must automatically close and snugly seat against nose.
 The locking mechanism must retain the gate tip within 1/8 in. (3 mm) of the nose when firm
pressure is applied to the gate.
(8) Inspect all plastic parts for cuts, breaks, alteration, excessive wear, missing and loose parts.

Inspect for evidence of burns, excessive heat or chemical attack.
(9) Inspect each component and subsystem of the complete system in accordance with the associ-
ated manufacturer's instructions.
(10) Verify Rescue SRLs operate properly in rescue mode.
 Secure the unit and apply a load to the line.

Set the unit to rescue mode as outlined in the instructions on the unit.

Line should pay out when the handle is rotated in the "LOWER" direction as specified on the
unit. Always keep tension on line for proper pay out.
 Line should retract when the handle is rotated in the "RAISE" direction as specified on the
unit. Always keep tension on line for proper retraction.
 Return the unit to fall arrest mode as outlined in the instructions on the unit.

Verify all pins are in place on the crank handle and that the key lock on the Lynx and reset
button on the Dynevac II are depressed and locked in position.
If, after inspecting the SRL, there is any doubt about its condition for safe use, then it is essential for
safety that the SRL be immediately removed from service and not used again until confirmed in writing
by a competent person that it is acceptable to do so.
5.3

Formal Inspection

MSA recommends periodic factory authorized recertification of mechanical devices according to the
intervals in the table below. While this is considered best practice, it is ultimately at the discretion of
the competent person. MSA requires periodic competent person inspection by someone other than the
user according to the intervals in the table below or local regulations. This is not optional.
A competent person is an individual designated by an employer who is responsible for the employer's
fall protection program, and through training and knowledge, is capable of identifying, evaluating, and
addressing existing and potential hazards and who has the authority to take action (see ANSI Z359.0
for further detail).
For devices with web lines:
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Inspect the web and verify that it has no
broken, frayed, cut, abraded, or missing
threads.
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Verify there are no reductions in width or
thickness of the web.
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Verify there are no smooth, discolored, shiny,
hardened, or glazed areas that indicate expo-
sure to heat or chemicals.
Self-Retracting Lanyard
Inspection
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