Users of IKAR GmbH Safety Harness must carry out a pre use inspection before each and every use:
Checking markers for readability, check the webbing
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checking the webbing for:
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cuts, tears and nicks
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abrasion
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fraying
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thinning
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heat damage
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mould and paint
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evidence of chemical & U.V light attack, which will be seen as discolouration, softening or hardening of
the webbing
checking the stitch patterns for:
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broken or abraded stitches
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loosened stitching
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pulled and loops of stitching
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long tails of thread
checking the metal fi ttings for:
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rust and pitting
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cracks
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distortion / disfi gurement
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excessive wear
checking the connectors for:
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rust and pitting
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cracks
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distortion / disfi gurement
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proper arrangement of the slider
checking the bolted triangular fasteners in the fastener on:
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corrosion
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fragile places
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deformation
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excessive wear
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safe and fi rm connection
testing of plastic primary and secondary components on:
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proper location
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fragile place
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deformation
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excessive wear
If any defects or damage is identifi ed the Safety Harness should not be used. It should be taken to a competent
person responsible for the detailed recorded inspections for a thorough visual and Tactile examination.
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Instructions for testing before use:
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