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5.3 INSPECTION STEPS:
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Step 2.
Step 3.
Step 4.
Step 5.
Inspect harness hardware (buckles, D-rings, back pad,
loop keepers); These items must not be damaged,
broken, distorted, and must be free of sharp edges,
burrs, cracks, worn parts, or corrosion. PVC coated
hardware must be free of cuts, rips, tears, holes, etc. in
the coating to ensure non-conductivity. Ensure buckles
work smoothly. If present, inspect the quick connect
buckles by ensuring that the release tabs work freely and
that a click is heard when the buckle engages. Inspect
parachute buckle spring.
Inspect webbing; material must be free of frayed, cut, or
broken fi bers. Check for tears, abrasions, mold, burns, or
discoloration. Inspect stitching; Check for pulled or cut
stitches. Broken stitches may be an indication that the
harness has been impact loaded and must be removed
from service.
IMPORTANT: On Delta Vest™ harnesses, inspection
should include the webbing inside the vest.
Inspect labels; All labels should be present and fully
legible. See section 8.0.
Inspect each system component or subsystem according
to manufacturer's instructions.
Impact Indicators: Fall arrest impact indicators give
a permanent, readily visible warning if the harness has
arrested a fall (or has been subjected to an equivalent
force). Impact indicators must be inspected before
each use. If the impact indicator has been activated the
harness must be removed from service and destroyed.
Each harness includes one of the following built-in fall
arrest impact indicators:
Stitched impact indicator: The stitched impact indicator
is a section of webbing that is lapped back on itself and
secured with a specific stitch pattern holding the lap. The
stitch pattern is designed to release when the harness
arrests a fall or has been subjected to an equivalent
force.
Dorsal D-ring impact indicator: The dorsal D-ring
indicator (Figure 23) consists of a D-ring which is fitted
into a plastic housing. This is designed so that the D-ring
will be released from the housing exposing a red impact
indication label when the harness arrests a fall or has
been subjected to an equivalent force.
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