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KKemp		#1 Posted : 09 February 2012 21:00:04(UTC)
Rank: Forum user		Hello, Does a fall arrst system have to be checked every 6 months as it lifts people if they were to fall or every 12 months? Help would be appreciated Katie
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HeO2		#2 Posted : 09 February 2012 22:45:06(UTC)
Rank: Forum user		Every 6 months, as it has the potential to be lifting or supporting people. Phil
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paul-ps		#3 Posted : 10 February 2012 08:20:31(UTC)
Rank: Forum user		Hi - I think that they only have a five year use life span as well, but i'm not 100% on that one. Regards Paul.
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Blackburn31728		#4 Posted : 10 February 2012 10:24:14(UTC)
Rank: Forum user		Yeh six months the life span is on the harness and lanyard not the sala block or arrest system which is also six month check
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Ron Hunter		#5 Posted : 10 February 2012 11:42:57(UTC)
Rank: Super forum user		I would challenge the notion that fall-arrest equipment is 'lifting equipment'. HSE Guidance and BS EN standards I'm aware of refer to "suitable intervals" and a 12 month cycle is suggested. Many of you are quoting a 6 month figure. Is there a guidance source confirming this?
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frankc		#6 Posted : 10 February 2012 12:23:45(UTC)
Rank: Super forum user		ron hunter wrote: I would challenge the notion that fall-arrest equipment is 'lifting equipment'. HSE Guidance and BS EN standards I'm aware of refer to "suitable intervals" and a 12 month cycle is suggested. Many of you are quoting a 6 month figure. Is there a guidance source confirming this? INDG367 quotes 6 monthly inspections, Ron. They also advise more frequent inspections if they are used in an environment that could cause problems.
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HeO2		#7 Posted : 10 February 2012 12:28:20(UTC)
Rank: Forum user		The life use is dependant on Manufacturer, they will have different figures, but daily before and after use and harsh environments could bring them to a premature end anyway. Phil
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Baker30611		#8 Posted : 10 February 2012 13:19:38(UTC)
Rank: Forum user		6 monthly checks, user checks before use, most manufacturers state 5 year life (with a 5 year shelf life prior to first use if stored correctly) Mike
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