Harness Inspection Checklist
Item Description: Location:
Model # Serial #
In Service Date: Date of Manufacture: Date.
Impact Indicator (where applicable) Connectors
Yes No Comment Yes No Comment
Damaged Cracked
Missing Sharp edges
Missing Parts
Deployed
Reserve lifeline Corroded
deployed if applicable
Labelled / marked
Bent / distorted
Buckles
Sticky Gates
Yes No Comment
Stays open / Wont lock
Cracked
Excess dirt / grease
Poor function
Closes but doesn’t lock
Missing Parts
Single Action
Corroded (no lock on gate)
Burrs/sharp edges
Plastic Keepers
Bent/distorted
Yes No Comment
Damaged
Missing
Damaged
D-Rings
Yes No Comment
D-Ring Plate (Back Pad)
Cracked
Yes No Comment
Welded Missing
Bent/distorted Damaged
Corroded
Sharp Edges Stitching
Yes No Comment
Labels Cut
Yes No Comment Broken
Present and attached
Pulled
Legible
Missing stitch patterns
Burned
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Wire Rope Shock Absorber
Yes No Comment Yes No Comment
Heat Damage Cuts / tears / abrasions
Kinked Deployed / stretched /
elongated
Missing / Damaged
thimble Plastic cover missing
Loose termination Holes / burns
Corrosion UV Damage / fading
Distortion Excessive soiling
Broken Wires
Rope
Separation of strands
Yes No Comment
Abraded wires
Splice loose/ coming out
Birdcaging
Thimble loose / missing
Inner core damage – voids
Webbing
Fraying
Yes No Comment
Core showing through
Cuts/ tears / holes sheath
Burns Cuts / pulls in fibres
Frays Burns
Knots Knots
UV Damage Heat damage / glazing
Grease/Grime Bird caging
Paint Discolouration
Discolouration Dirt / grease
Mould Stretched /kinked
Missing / Damaged 5 full tucks on rope splice
stitch pattern
Paint / rust staining
Heat damage / glazing
Permanent marking on
load bearing webbing
Abrasion
Additional comments:
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Final appraisal (select one only) Overall Pass or Fail
Clean and reinspect Pass Fail
Return to Service
Return to manufacture
Remove from Service
Inspected By:
Signature: Date: Date.
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