Fall Protection Harness & Lanyard Inspection Checklist [FREE PDF]
Competent persons and safety officers use this checklist for fall protection harness and lanyard inspection per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.140 personal fall protection systems and ANSI Z359.1 full body harness standards.
- Industry: Construction / General Industry
- Frequency: Per Use
- Estimated Time: 10-15 minutes
- Role: Competent Person
- Total Items: 8
- Compliance: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.140, ANSI/ASSP Z359.1
Full Body Harness Inspection
Inspect harness webbing, hardware, and stitching.
- Is all webbing free of cuts, fraying, abrasion, burns, and chemical damage?
- Are D-rings, buckles, and grommets free of cracks, distortion, and corrosion?
- Are manufacturer labels legible with model, date of manufacture, and capacity?
- Harness inspection notes
Lanyard & Self-Retracting Lifeline
Inspect lanyards, shock absorbers, and SRL devices.
- Is the lanyard free of knots, damage, and within maximum 6-foot length?
- Are snap hooks self-closing, self-locking, and functioning properly?
- Is the shock absorber indicator (deployment indicator) undeploy?
- Lanyard and SRL notes
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Why Use This Fall Protection Harness & Lanyard Inspection Checklist [FREE PDF]?
This fall protection harness & lanyard inspection checklist [free pdf] helps construction / general industry teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for competent person professionals, this checklist covers 8 critical inspection points across 2 sections. Recommended frequency: per use.
Ensures compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.140, ANSI/ASSP Z359.1. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Fall Protection Harness & Lanyard Inspection Checklist [FREE PDF] cover?
This checklist covers 8 inspection items across 2 sections: Full Body Harness Inspection, Lanyard & Self-Retracting Lifeline. It is designed for construction / general industry operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed per use. Each completion takes approximately 10-15 minutes.
Who should use this Fall Protection Harness & Lanyard Inspection Checklist [FREE PDF]?
This checklist is designed for Competent Person professionals in the construction / general industry industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.