SRD Inspection & Revalidation

Servicing and inspection of mechanical fall protection devices, such as Self Retracting Devices (SRDs) often referred to as Self Retracting Lifelines (SRLs) or Lanyards are important requirements of any effective fall protection safety program.

The frequency of servicing and inspection as well as who should perform these activities are critical items. All fall protection equipment, including SRDs, must be inspected before each use. If inspection reveals a defective condition, the SRDs must be removed from use and repaired/serviced.

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Servicing Frequency

Servicing frequency is dependent on the applicable country or local codes/ regulations that are in affect for that specific region where the SRD is in use. The work environment, the type of work being performed, and the frequency of use are some of the factors that will determine how often the SRD should be serviced. The following frequency information should be viewed as minimum requirements.

Please note that devices certified under standard CSA Z259.2.2- 98 must be serviced and maintained using a different schedule than CSA Z259.2.2- 17.

Reference Standards CSA Z259.2.2-98

7.1.5 Type 1 Devices

Type 1 (SRL) devices shall bear the following warning or similar wording:

WARNING: This device shall be removed from service when subjected to a fall.

7.1.6 Type 2 and 3 Devices

Type 2 and 3 devices shall bear a warning indicating the following:

WARNING: This device shall be removed from service when the visual load applicator is deployed.

All Type 2 and 3 devices shall be returned to the manufacturer or manufacturer-approved service agent no more than 2 years after the date of the manufacture for inspection and maintenance, and annually thereafter. The manufacturer shall record the findings of this service and label the product with the next annual service date.

Reference Standards CSA Z259.2.2-17 & ANSI Z359.14-2014

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Infrequent to light

Assumes indoor proper storage conditions with infrequent outdoor use; room temperature and a clean environment

Includes aircraft hangers, warehousing and rescue situations;
Non-construction environments

Annual Competent Person* inspection

Revalidation every 5 years

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Moderate to heavy

Assumes extended use both indoors and outdoors in all temperatures and clean-to-dusty environments

Transportation and trucking, utilities and heavy manufacturing

Competent Person* inspection every 6 months

Revalidation every 2 years

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Severe to continuous

Assumes poor-to-harsh storage conditions and continuous use in
dirty outdoor conditions

Commercial construction and concrete, oil and gas exploration, mining and foundry situations,

Quarterly Competent Person* inspection

Annual revalidation

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