Fall Protection Equipment Inspection Checklist

This fall protection equipment inspection checklist ensures compliance with OSHA 1926.502 and ANSI Z359 standards. Inspect all personal fall arrest system components before each use. Remove damaged equipment from service immediately.

Industry: Construction
Frequency: Before each use
Estimated Time: 10-15 minutes
Role: Worker / Safety Manager / Competent Person
Total Items: 31
Compliance: OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502, ANSI Z359.1, ANSI Z359.11, ANSI Z359.14

Harness Webbing

Inspect all harness webbing and stitching.

No cuts, tears, or fraying?
No heat or chemical damage?
No excessive abrasion?
All stitching intact?
No paint, tar, or contaminants?
No UV degradation (faded, brittle)?

Harness Hardware

Inspect all buckles, D-rings, and hardware.

Dorsal D-ring undamaged?
Chest D-ring undamaged (if equipped)?
Side D-rings undamaged (if equipped)?
Buckles function properly?
Grommets secure and undamaged?
No rust or corrosion on hardware?

Lanyard Inspection

Inspect shock-absorbing lanyard or restraint lanyard.

Lanyard type
Lanyard in good condition?
Shock pack not deployed?
Snap hooks double-locking?
Hook gates close and lock?
Lanyard length appropriate (6 ft max)?

Self-Retracting Lifeline (SRL)

Inspect SRL if used instead of lanyard.

SRL used?
Housing undamaged?
Line retracts smoothly?
Locking mechanism engages?
Snap hook undamaged?
Inspection label current?

Anchorage Point

Verify anchorage point requirements.

Anchor capable of 5,000 lbs?
Anchor at or above D-ring level?
Anchor independent of work platform?
Adequate fall clearance below?

Sign-Off

Equipment status and sign-off.

Equipment Status
Issues found
Worker Signature