Fall Protection Equipment Pre-Use Inspection

Pre-use inspection template for fall protection harnesses, lanyards, and SRLs to verify condition, functionality, and safe use before work at height.

Inspection Details

• Inspector name
• Inspection date and time
• Equipment type inspected
• Equipment identification or asset tag

Harness Condition

• Webbing is free of cuts, frays, burns, chemical damage, glazing, or abrasion
• Stitching is intact with no broken, pulled, or loose threads
• D-rings, buckles, grommets, and adjusters are not cracked, bent, corroded, or deformed
• Labels and serial information are present and legible
• Harness shows no evidence of contamination that could affect performance
  Check for oil, grease, paint, concrete, solvents, or other contamination on webbing or hardware.

Lanyard and SRL Function

• Lanyard webbing or rope is free of cuts, frays, burns, knots, or chemical damage
• Energy absorber is intact and not deployed
• SRL housing is free of cracks, dents, corrosion, or missing fasteners
• SRL lifeline extends and retracts smoothly without hesitation, binding, or abnormal noise
• SRL self-locking action engages when a sharp pull is applied

Connectors, Compatibility, and Fit

• Hooks, carabiners, and snap hooks close and lock properly
• Connectors are free of distortion, corrosion, cracks, or gate damage
• Equipment is compatible with the intended anchor and fall protection system
  Verify connector size, gate action, and attachment method are appropriate for the anchor point and do not create roll-out or side-loading risk.
• Harness is properly sized and adjusted for the user
  Confirm leg straps, chest strap, and shoulder straps are adjusted for secure fit and freedom of movement without excessive slack.

Removal from Service and Closeout

• Any critical deficiency found resulted in immediate removal from service
• Defective equipment tagged and isolated from use
• Inspector signature