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Pre-Use Checks and Periodic Examinations
The safety of the user relies upon the continued efficiency and durability of the equipment, therefore pre-use checks shall
be completed before each use. See
completed by a person, other than the user, competent in the examination of PFLs, in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions. The interval will be dictated by the usage, local regulations, and environmental conditions, and will be at least
annually. See
Table 3 Periodic Examination Interval
examination.
Table 2 Pre-Use Checks
Pre-Use Checks
Load Indicator
Labels
Examination Date
General Condition
and Lifeline
Housing
Extraction and
Retraction
Lock-on
Connectors
Table 3 Periodic Examination Interval
Usage
Infrequent to light
Moderate to heavy
Severe to continuous
Usage shall be determined by a competent person. A competent person is defined as a person, other than
the user, competent in the examination of PPE in accordance with MSA instructions.
The V-SHOCK and V-SHOCK EDGE PFLs are not repairable. Maximum product life: Continued use is dependent upon
passing pre-use checks and periodic examinations. Service life may be reduced by frequency and conditions of use or
local regulations.
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Table 2 Pre-Use Checks
Method
Ensure the load indicator has not been deployed. See the product label for examples of deployed
load indicator.
Ensure labels are legible.
Ensure date of next examination has not elapsed. Ensure a periodic examination is not due as
determined by a competent person. See Table 3 Periodic Examination Interval and product's
inspection grid.
Examine for signs of excessive damage, wear, corrosion or contamination. Check energy absorber
pouch for signs of cuts, abrasion, fraying/broken strands, tears, burns, mold, discoloration or
chemical damage. Inspect the full length of lifeline and verify that it has no broken, frayed, cut,
abraded, or missing threads. Verify there are no reductions in width or thickness of the lifeline.
Verify there are no smooth, discolored, shiny, hardened, or glazed areas of the lifeline that indicate
exposure to heat or chemicals.
Examine the housing and verify there are no cracks, excessive signs of wear, or extreme
discoloration. Verify that all fasteners are in place and secure.
Inspect lifeline extraction and retraction by pulling the full length of the line out and letting it retract
back into the housing in a controlled manner. Maintain a light tension on the lifeline while it retracts.
The line operation must be smooth and unhesitant.
Pull sharply on the lifeline – ensure device locks. Repeat three times.
Check for correct operation of connector and connector gate.
Interval
Annually (12 months)
Semi-annually to annually (6-12 months)
Quarterly to semi-annually (3-6 months)
V-SHOCK & V-SHOCK EDGE PFL
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for pre-use check information. Periodic examinations shall be
for more information. A record shall be kept of the results of the
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