Formal Inspection - MSA Workman Winch Instrucciones Para El Usuario

5.2.3 Labels
Check for presence of all labels shown in Figures 1, 2 and section 2.5 of these user instructions. See that all labels
are clear – not damaged – and legible. Check that the inspection grid date is within the previous six months. If six
months have passed since the previous inspection, remove the product from use for inspection by a competent
person, according to the instructions in section 6 of these user instructions.
5.2.4 Fasteners
Using fingers, check all bolts and nuts on the housing to ensure their tightness. If loose, tighten them. Check to see if
any bolts, nuts or other parts are missing or have been improperly substituted or altered in any way.
5.2.5 Bracket
Look carefully for signs of corrosion, cracks, dents, deformation or ruptures in the installation bracket (see Fig. 1, Fig. 2
and Fig. 3). Minor dents which do not affect function do not require user action.
5.2.6 Housing and Drum
Look carefully for signs of cracks, dents, deformation or ruptures in the housing and drum. Return for service if material
cracks are found. Accidently dropping the unit may lead to some deformation of internal components. Check for signs
that the press plate and drum are rubbing. This will be evidenced by wear on the drum flanges, also the user may expe-
rience uneven resistance when rotating the crank handle. Whenever there is damage that prevents the winch from oper-
ating normally, remove the unit from use. Minor dents or deformations which do not affect function do not require user
action.
5.2.7 Snaphook
Check all parts of the swivel snaphook for signs of alteration, distortion, cracks, deep nicks, dents or cuts. Also check
for indications that the snap has been subjected to intense heat which could affect its strength.
Inspect for signs of corrosion or excess wear and remove the product from use if there is any question whether detected
wear and/or corrosion may affect strength or function.
Check to see that the snap body swivels freely around the bolt connecting it to the snap eye.
5.2.8 Line Fittings
• Cable: Check the two ferrules which are inside of the bumper and the metal thimble. If the user's unit has a splice
as the means of attaching the snaphook, the splice must be completely and tightly tucked with no loops or loose
ends.
• Synthetic rope: Check the sewing thread which is inside of the bumper and the plastic thimble. Whenever the sewing
thread is damaged, remove the unit from use. See Fig. 5.
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Fig. 5
5.3

Formal Inspection

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 poten-
tial hazards and who has the authority to take action (see ANSI Z359.0 for further detail). MSA recommends periodic
factory authorized recertification of mechanical devices according to the intervals in the table below. While this is consid-
ered 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.
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