Safety Harness &
Lanyard Inspection
Lanyard Inspection
Site & Equipment Details
Harness Inspection
HSF042 — Safety Harness & Lanyard Inspection Checklist
Webbing — Shoulder straps
Check for cuts, burns, UV damage, deterioration, chemical attack or any other damage
Webbing — Chest and back straps
Check for cuts, burns, UV damage, deterioration, chemical attack or any other damage
Webbing — Waist straps
Check for cuts, burns, UV damage, deterioration, chemical attack or any other damage
Stitching — Shoulder straps
Not worn away by friction, broken, pulled or loose
Stitching — Chest and back straps
Not worn away by friction, broken, pulled or loose
Stitching — Waist straps
Not worn away by friction, broken, pulled or loose
Metal fittings — Back D ring
Not corroded, cracked, deformed or misfunctioning
Metal fittings — Waist D ring
Not corroded, cracked, deformed or misfunctioning
Metal fittings — Sternum D ring
Not corroded, cracked, deformed or misfunctioning
Connectors — Shoulder adjustments
Locking mechanism working properly, undamaged, no corrosion, cracks or deformity
Connectors — Chest and buckle components
Locking mechanism working properly, undamaged, no corrosion, cracks or deformity
Connectors — Chest carabiner
Locking mechanism working properly, undamaged, no corrosion, cracks or deformity
Connectors — Plastic fittings all present and in good order
Locking mechanism working properly, undamaged, no corrosion, cracks or deformity
Connectors — Leg straps
Locking mechanism working properly, undamaged, no corrosion, cracks or deformity
Lanyard Inspection
Excessive wear on the lanyard
Carabiner and D ring harness attachment locking mechanism
Not damaged, functioning correctly
Damage or corrosion on the connectors
Check all connector points
Webbing or rope condition
Signs of cuts, burns, UV damage or chemical attack
Shock absorber in good order
⚠ Items require attention — equipment must NOT be used until remedial actions have been carried out.
Equipment acceptable for use?
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