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(FORM) OSM 1.99 WORKING AT HEIGHTS FALL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT INSPECTION LOG

This procedure provides a detailed checklist for inspecting fall protection equipment, including ladders, stairs, guardrails, harnesses, lifelines, and platforms. Each item must be evaluated for physical condition, compliance with safety standards, and proper labeling, with any defective equipment tagged and removed from service.
UNVR - 0917 - Rowell
06/17/2025

(FORM) OSM 1.99 WORKING AT HEIGHTS FALL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT INSPECTION LOG

This procedure provides a detailed checklist for inspecting fall protection equipment, including ladders, stairs, guardrails, harnesses, lifelines, and platforms. Each item must be evaluated for physical condition, compliance with safety standards, and proper labeling, with any defective equipment tagged and removed from service.

    Fall Protection Equipment Inspection Log

    Section #1

    BOS/BOM (or designated employee):

    Date

    Item Inspected

    Portable Ladders- Focus of Visual Inspection:

    Maintained in good condition, free from defects. Stored securely while not in use. Ladders are not >12 feet in length. Defective ladders are tagged and taken out of service. Findings:

    Rolling Ladders- Focus of Visual Inspection:

    Section #2

    Maintained in good condition, free from defects. Defective rolling ladders are tagged and taken out of service. Safe working load limit clearly labeled on ladder. Findings:

    Fixed Ladders- Focus of Visual Inspection

    Section #3

    Fixed ladders higher than 20 feet must have a fall protection device integrated into the ladder. Maintained in good condition, free from defects. Findings:

    Fixed industrial stairs- Focus of Visual Inspection

    Section #4

    Maintained in good condition, free from defects. Findings:

    Guardrails- Focus of Visual Inspection

    Section #5

    Maintained in good condition, free from defects. Findings:

    Aerial & platform lifts and forklift safety cages- Focus of Visual Inspection

    Section #6

    Maintained in good condition, free from defects. Findings:

    Body harnesses- Focus of Visual Inspection

    Section #7

    Harness: Inspect for cuts, burns, tears, abrasion, frays, excessive soiling. Labels: Inspect, make certain all labels are securely held in place and legible. Findings:

    Self-retracting lifelines- Focus of Visual Inspection

    Section #8

    Impact Indicator: Inspect indicator for activation. Screws/Fasteners: Inspect for damage and make certain all screws and fasteners are tight. Housing: Inspect for distortion, cracks and other damage. Inspect anchoring loop for distortion and damage. Lifeline: Inspect for cuts, burns, tears, abrasion, frays, excessive soiling and discoloration, broken wires. Locking Action: Inspect for proper lock-up of brake mechanism. Labels: Inspect, make certain all labels are securely held in place and legible.

    Hooks/Carabiners- Focus of Visual Inspection

    Section #9

    Inspect for physical damage, corrosion, proper operation and markings. Findings:

    Other fall-protection systems (overhead cable trolley systems, retracting gangways, etc.)- Focus of Visual Inspection

    Section #10

    Inspect per manufacturer’s procedures. Findings:

Source: UNVR - 0917 - Rowell (Community Member)

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