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arrest. Suspension seat attachments are often used
for prolonged work activities where the user is sus-
pended, allowing the user to sit on the suspension
seat formed between the two attachment elements.
An example of this use would be window washers on
large buildings.
USER INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND STOR-
AGE OF EQUIPMENT
Users of personal fall arrest systems shall, at a min-
imum, comply with all manufacturer instructions re-
garding the inspection, maintenance and storage of
the equipment. The user's organization shall retain
the manufacturer's instructions and make them
readily available to all users. See ANSI/ASSE
Z359.2, Minimum requirements for a managed fall
protection program regarding user inspection, main-
tenance and storage of equipment.
1. In addition to the inspection requirements set
forth in the manufacturer's instructions, the equip-
ment shall be inspected by the user before each use
and, additionally, by a competent person, other than
the user, at interval of no more than one year for:
- absence or illegibility of markings
- absence of any elements affecting the equipment
form, fit or function
- evidence of defects in or damage to hardware ele-
ments including cracks, sharp edges, deformation,
corrosion, chemical attack, excessive heating, al-
teration and excessive wear
- evidence of defects in or damage to strap or ropes
including fraying, unsplicing, unlaying, kinking,
knotting, roping, broken or pulled stitches, exces-
sive elongation, chemical attack, excessive soiling,
abrasion, alteration, needed or excessive lubrica-
tion, excessive aging and excessive wear
2. Inspection criteria for the equipment shall be set
by the user's organization. Such criteria for the
equipment shall equal or exceed the criteria estab-
lished by this standard or the manufacturer's instruc-
tions, whichever is greater.
3. When inspection reveals defects in, damage to, or
inadequate maintenance of equipment, the equip-
ment shall be permanently removed from service or
undergo adequate corrective maintenance, by the
original equipment manufacturer or their designate,
before return to service.
Maintenance and storage
1. Maintenance and storage of equipment shall be
conducted by the user's organization in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions. Unique issues,
which may arise due to conditions of use, shall be
addressed with the manufacturer.
2. Equipment which is in need of, or scheduled for
maintenance shall be tagged as "unusable" and re-
moved from service.
3. Equipment shall be stored in a manner as to pre-
clude damage from environmental factors such as
temperature, light, UV, excessive moisture, oil,
chemicals and their vapors or other degrading ele-
ments.