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Guidance notes
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The modular design of the MSA Latchways Sealed SRL
allows periodic examination, repairs and recertification to be
conducted on site.
Records
All replacement component serial numbers and examination/
recertification dates shall be recorded in the 'Examination
log'. The date of next examination label shall be updated and
attached to the Latchways Sealed SRL.
Safety equipment
All procedures shall be completed in conjunction with local
safety rules. Protective eye wear shall be worn at all times
and gloves shall be worn when handling webbing.
Cleaning, maintenance and storage
If required, the Latchways Sealed SRL exterior and lifeline
may be cleaned using a damp cloth and warm water (max
40 °C), and allowed to dry naturally before use. Excessive
build-up of dirt, paint etc. can compromise both retraction
and strength of the lifeline.
Store or transport the Latchways Sealed SRL in a cool, dry,
clean environment, away from dust, oil and direct sunlight.
During transportation, the device shall be protected to
prevent damage or contamination. Examine the Latchways
Sealed SRL after long periods of storage prior to returning
it to service.
Pre-use checks
The safety of the User
relies upon the continued efficiency
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and durability of the equipment therefore pre-use checks, as
detailed in the User instructions, shall be completed before
each use.
Periodic examinations
Periodic examinations shall be completed by a person,
other than the User, competent
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*Date of first use shall be administratively provable. Where
the date of first use is unknown, then the next previous
administratively provable date shall be used, e.g. date of
purchase or date of manufacture.
1. User: A person that has been trained and is competent in
the safe use and operation of the Latchways SRL, including
the pre-use checks.
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in the examination of
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Issue
identified
SRLs, in accordance with these instructions. Latchways
Retrieval SRL shall only be examined by Latchways trained
Technicians
. The interval will be dictated by the usage
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(Table 1), local regulations or environmental conditions and
will be at least annually starting from the date of first use*.
Table 1
Periodic examination interval
Usage
Infrequent to light
Moderate to heavy
Severe to continuous
Usage shall be determined by a competent person.
Service life
The Latchways Sealed SRL's service life is determined by
the device condition as prescribed by pre-use checks and
periodic examinations; there is no fixed service life.
Repairs procedure
The periodic examination and/or condition of the unit will
determine which repairs should be undertaken. Repairs
shall be completed by a Latchways trained Technician
accordance with these instructions.
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If an issue is identified, the Latchways Sealed SRL has
been subject to a fall or any doubt exists as to the suitability
of the Latchways Sealed SRL it shall be tagged "unusable"
and withdrawn from service. Prior to return to service a
Latchways trained Technician
that the Latchways Sealed SRL has passed examination.
Latchways Sealed SRLs that have arrested a fall or are
unable to pass an inspection shall be tagged "unusable"
and disposed of.
2. Competent person: A person, other than the User, who is
competent in the examination of SRLs, in accordance with
Latchways' instructions.
3. Technician: A person, other than the User, who is trained
by Latchways to examine, repair and recertify Latchways
SRLs, in accordance with Latchways' instructions.
No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted
in any form or by any means, without prior permission
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Interval
Annually (12 months)
Semi-annually to annually
(6-12 months)
Quarterly to semi-annually
(3-6 months)
shall confirm, in writing,
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Passes
examination
in writing from Latchways plc.
, in
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