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Posted By Richard Whitehead
We were recently advised that after 5 years, safety harnesses and lanyards are out of date and should be replaced, regardless of conditon and being part of a regular inspection schedule. HSE guidance does not seem to mention expiry dates. Can anyone advise?
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Posted By drday100
I can help you this.
The five year recommendation comes from the Manufacturer as per a British Standard. All harness manufacturers recommend that a harness has an operational life of five years. I picked this up from a recent course as I am now trained as Harness Instructor. Hope this helps.
Cheers
Dave
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Posted By gham
Dave spot on
and the word being 'operational' life
For the sake of a few quid ever 5 years it's the cheapest PPE you could buy as long as it is looked after.
PS When you dispose of it make sure you render it useless
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Posted By Mark Eastbourne
Hi
I understood that for harnaces which were not used within that 5 years could be kept for a total of 10.
Is this right?
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Posted By Mick Yeomans
Correct, 10 years from date of manufacture, 5 years from being taken into service for the first time.
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Posted By Peter R Peacock
All above may be correct, however it depends on the individual manufacturer. Some have a five year 'shelf' life and some have a two year 'shelf' life. The 'shelf' life is if the equipment is kept unopened in it's original packaging in a stores or somewhwere similar. The working life would depend on the frequency of use and also the environment in which it is used. However all personnel using this equipment need to be properly trained on how to use it and how to inspect and maintain it. For more info look at the WAHSA web site or individual manufacturers web sites and 'claims'
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Posted By David AB Thomas
As mentioned above, consult your manufacturer/supplier. It is a requirement on the manufacturer, under the Personal Protective Equipment (EC Directive) Regulations 1992 (which are based on the Personal Protective Equipment Directive, 89/686/EEC), to provide you with advice on obsolescence in their user instructions.
User instructions should meet the requirements of BS EN 365: 2004, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height — General requirements for instructions for use, maintenance, periodic examination, repair, marking and packaging.
HSE advice is available in INDG367, Inspecting fall arrest equipment made from webbing or rope (http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg367.pdf).
Advice on inspection, etc. is also given in BS 8437:2005, Code of practice for selection, use and maintenance of personal fall protection systems and equipment for use in the workplace.
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