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11 Periodic examination and maintenance
Periodic examinations shall be completed by a person, other than the User,
competent in the examination of SRLs, in accordance with Latchways' instructions.
The interval will be dictated by the usage - Figure C, local regulations or
environmental conditions and will be at least annually from the date of first use *.
Periodic examination instructions may be downloaded from
www.msasafety.com. Records shall be kept of the results of the examination.
An example periodic examination log can be downloaded at
www.msasafety.com.
Figure C
Periodic examination interval
Usage
Infrequent to light
Moderate to heavy
Severe to continuous
Usage shall be determined by a competent person.
The Latchways Leading Edge SRL shall not be altered or added to. Technicians
or MSA Authorised service centres may repair Latchways Leading Edge SRLs in
accordance with Latchways' instructions.
If an issue is identified, the Latchways Leading Edge SRL has been subject to a fall or any
doubt exists as to the suitability of the Latchways Leading Edge SRL it shall be tagged
"unusable" and withdrawn from service. Prior to return to service an MSA Authorised
service centre or Technician shall confirm, in writing, that the Latchways Leading Edge
SRL has passed examination. Latchways Leading Edge SRLs that have arrested a fall or
are unable to pass an inspection shall be tagged "unusable" and sent to a Technician or
MSA Authorised service centre.
Maximum product life: The Latchways Leading Edge SRL has a maximum service
life of 10 years from the date of first use. Continued use is dependent upon passing
pre-use checks and periodic examinations. Service life may be reduced by frequency
and conditions of use.
12 Glossary of key terms
User: A person that has been trained and is competent in the safe use and operation
of the Latchways Leading Edge SRL, including the pre-use checks.
Competent person: A person, other than the User, who is competent in the
examination of PPEs, in accordance with Latchways' instructions.
Technician: A person, other than the User, who is trained by Latchways to examine,
repair and recertify Latchways Leading Edge SRLs, in accordance with Latchways'
instructions.
**Qualified Person: One who, by possession of a recognised degree, certificate, or
professional standing, or who, by extensive knowledge, training, and experience, has
successfully demonstrated his ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject
matter, the work, or the project (OSHA 1926 Subpart (m)).
Interval
Annually (12 months)
Semi-annually to annually (6-12 months)
Quarterly to semi-annually (3-6 months)
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