Harness Inspection

Fall Protection Equipment is required to be thoroughly examined on a regular basis and at a minimum of every 6 months. This time limit may be reduced if the FPE is worn in hazardous conditions, while handling chemicals or subject to excessive wear or if recommended by manufacturer.

A thorough examination will also required after circumstances liable to have affected the integrity and safety of the FPE. This examination must be carried out by a competent person.


 

Safetech Safety Professionals offer a thorough examination service for working at height safety harnesses, lanyards and associated equipment. All items undergo a detailed examination. Our harness and lanyard Inspection service operates as either a convenient drop-in service or as an on-site service on your premises.

To use the drop-in service, simply call us on 07491 27786 to confirm availability, then either bring your equipment in for a "while-you-wait" service, or drop it off and agree a time/date to collect it again.

On-Site Service
If it would be more convenient or cost-effective for us to come to your premises to carry out the inspection, please call us on 07491 27786 with:

  • Details of your location(s)
  • Quantity of harnesses/lanyards to be inspected

We will give you a price (confirmed in writing) and agree a date/time to carry out the work.

SUMMARY OF INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS

Item

Inspection Frequency

  • Fall protection equipment including harnesses, lanyards, connectors, fall arrest devices and any device used as FPE
  • To be inspected by Operator before and after each use.
  • Fall protection equipment including harnesses, lanyards, connectors, fall arrest devices and any device used as FPE
  • 6 monthly thorough examinations by a competent person. More frequently if recommended as above)

Upon completion of the thorough examination, the FPE will be returned with:

A report of thorough examination detailing information as required under the Safety, health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007

A report detailing any equipment that is unfit for use and reasons for such.