When do I know it is time to replace my harness?
If you cannot find a manufacturing date. If you do not have a manufacturing date, there is no way to confirm if the harness is within its working life. If you cannot find an inspection date recorded within the last 12 months.
When is a harness no longer considered safe?
A harness is no longer considered safe and should not be used when: If you do not have an individual serial number. Without a serial number you are unable to trace the harness or verify if the harness has been inspected and therefore cannot be sure if it will be safe.
What happens if you do not have a serial number for a harness?
If you do not have an individual serial number. Without a serial number you are unable to trace the harness or verify if the harness has been inspected and therefore cannot be sure if it will be safe. If you cannot find a manufacturing date.
How often should I Have my harness inspected by the HSE?
If you cannot find an inspection date recorded within the last 12 months. HSE guidelines recommend an inspection by a professional service every 6 months but PPE regulations require a minimum of 12 monthly inspections which should be recorded on the harness itself.
How often do you need to replace safety harnesses?
After washing with soap, a typical harness should be rinsed thoroughly and hung to dry, although preferably not in direct sunlight.” Taylor says the overall service life of fall protection equipment should be determined through inspections and by reviewing the manufacturer’s instructions.
What should I use to clean my fall protection harness?
“Should a fall protection harness get dirty, the wearer will need to clean it immediately according to the manufacturer’s instructions. If those instructions are not available, most harnesses can be cleaned with a damp sponge and warm, soapy water.
How are safety harnesses supposed to be stored?
“The user should ensure it is properly stored by keeping it free of moisture, protected from impact and away from extreme temperatures. It is recommended that harnesses be stored either hanging, flat or neatly folded to prevent unnecessary stress or wear,” he told Safety and Health magazine.