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Guidance notes
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The modular design of the MSA Latchways Webbing SRL
allows the periodic examinations to be conducted on site.
Records
All examination/recertification dates shall be recorded in the
'Examination log'. The date of next examination label shall be
updated and attached to the Latchways Webbing 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 Webbing 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.
S to r e o r t r a n s p o r t t h e L atc hway s We b b i n g S R L i n
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 Webbing 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.
Service life
The Latchways Webbing 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.
Subject to passing pre-use checks and periodic examinations
the webbing lifeline has a maximum lifespan of 10 years from
the date of manufacture.
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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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Periodic examinations
Periodic examinations shall be completed by a person,
other than the User, competent
SRLs, in accordance with these instructions. The interval
will be dictated by the usage (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.
Periodic examination ......................................................... 11
If the Latchways Webbing SRL has been subject to a fall, any
doubt exists as to the suitability of the Latchways webbing
SRL, or an issue has been identified upon examination, it
shall be tagged "unusable" and withdrawn from service. Prior
to return to service a Latchways' trained Technician
confirm, in writing, that the Latchways Webbing SRL has
passed examination.
Latchways Webbing SRLs that have arrested a fall or are
unable to pass an inspection shall be tagged "unusable" and
passed to a Technician for repair or disposal.
Repairs
Repairs shall only be completed by a Latchways' trained
Technician in accordance with Latchways' instructions
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Issue
identified
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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in the examination of
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Interval
Annually (12 months)
Semi-annually to annually
(6-12 months)
Quarterly to semi-annually
(3-6 months)
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Passes
examination
in writing from Latchways plc.
shall