Checklist · Plant & Equipment Inspections
Fall Arrest Equipment Inspection (Harnesses, Lanyards & Anchor Points)
Formal inspection of personal fall arrest equipment in accordance with AS/NZS 1891 series and Australian WHS regulations. Complete for each item inspected.
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Checklist Items
| Item | Pass / Yes | Fail / No |
|---|---|---|
| ITEM IDENTIFICATION | ||
| Equipment Asset ID / Serial Number | ||
| Equipment Type (Harness / Lanyard / Inertia Reel / Anchor) | ||
| Make & Model | ||
| Manufacture Date (if marked) | ||
| In-Service Date | ||
| Assigned User | ||
| Inspection Date | ||
| Inspector Name | ||
| HARNESS WEBBING | ||
| Webbing – no cuts, tears, abrasions or chemical damage | Pass | Fail |
| Webbing – no heat damage, glazing or melted fibres | Pass | Fail |
| Webbing – no discolouration indicating UV or chemical exposure | Pass | Fail |
| Webbing – no kinking, twisting or permanent deformation | Pass | Fail |
| Stitching – all stitches intact, no broken or missing threads | Pass | Fail |
| Load indicators (if fitted) – not deployed | Pass | Fail |
| HARNESS HARDWARE | ||
| All buckles – no cracks, corrosion or deformation | Pass | Fail |
| Buckle adjustment – slides freely and locks positively | Pass | Fail |
| D-ring(s) – no cracks, distortion or corrosion | Pass | Fail |
| D-ring stitching bar – secure and undamaged | Pass | Fail |
| Shoulder, chest, leg and sub-pelvic straps all present | Yes | No |
| LANYARDS & CONNECTORS | ||
| Lanyard webbing/rope – no cuts, abrasion, chemical or heat damage | Pass | Fail |
| Energy absorber pack – not deployed, no tears | Pass | Fail |
| Carabiners/snap hooks – no cracks, corrosion or deformation | Pass | Fail |
| Carabiner gate and locking sleeve – opens/closes/locks correctly | Pass | Fail |
| Swivel (if fitted) – free rotation, no damage | Pass | Fail |
| SELF-RETRACTING LANYARD (if applicable) | ||
| SRL housing – no cracks or damage | Pass | Fail |
| Lifeline retracts under light tension | Pass | Fail |
| Brake mechanism engages under sharp pull | Pass | Fail |
| Swivel attachment – free rotation | Pass | Fail |
| ANCHOR POINTS & SYSTEMS | ||
| Anchor point structure/substrate – no visible corrosion or damage | Pass | Fail |
| Anchor hardware (eye bolts, D-rings) – no cracks, distortion | Pass | Fail |
| Anchor SWL/rated capacity label present and legible | Yes | No |
| Engineered anchor certification current | Yes | No |
| LABELLING & COMPLIANCE | ||
| AS/NZS 1891 compliance marking present | Yes | No |
| Inspection tag present and current | Yes | No |
| Item has NOT been subjected to a fall arrest load | Yes | No |
| DEFECTS & SIGN-OFF | ||
| Defects identified (describe or "None") | ||
| Disposition: Pass / Quarantine / Destroy | ||
| Inspector Signature | ||
| Supervisor Signature | ||