MSA Latchways SRL Anweisungen Seite 2

Guidance notes
EN
The modular design of the MSA Latchways SRL Cable
(including MSA Latchways Leading Edge SRL) allows
periodic examination, repairs and recertification to be
conducted on site.
The examination shall be conducted by an individual, other
than the User, who is deemed competent in the examination
of SRLs. All examinations shall be completed in accordance
with these instructions.
Records
All replacement component serial numbers and examination/
recertification dates shall be recorded in the 'Examination
log'. The date of next examination label shall be updated and
attached to the Latchways SRL Cable.
Safety equipment
All procedures shall be completed in conjunction with local
safety rules. Protective eye wear shall be worn at all times
and gloves shall be worn when handling cable.
Cleaning, maintenance and storage
If required, the Latchways SRL Cable exterior and lifeline
may be cleaned using a damp cloth and warm water (max
40 °C), and allowed to dry naturally before use. Excessive
build-up of dirt, paint etc. can compromise the retraction of
the lifeline.
Store or transport the Latchways SRL Cable in a cool, dry,
clean environment, away from dust, oil and direct sunlight.
During transportation, the device shall be protected to
prevent damage or contamination. Examine the Latchways
SRL Cable after long periods of storage prior to returning
it to service.
Pre-use checks
The safety of the User relies upon the continued efficiency
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and durability of the equipment therefore pre-use checks, as
detailed in the User instructions, shall be completed before
each use.
Symbols
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*Date of first use shall be administratively provable. Where
the date of first use is unknown, then the next previous
administratively provable date shall be used, e.g. date of
purchase or date of manufacture.
1. User: A person that has been trained and is competent in
the safe use and operation of the Latchways SRL Cable,
including the pre-use checks.
© Copyright 2016 Latchways plc.
Service life
The Latchways SRL's service life is determined by the
device condition as prescribed by pre-use checks and
periodic examinations; there is no f ixed ser vice life.
Latchways SRL Rope only - The rope has a fixed service
life of 10 years.
Periodic examinations
Periodic examinations shall be completed by a person,
other than the User, competent
SRLs, in accordance with these instructions. The interval
will be dictated by the usage (Table 1), local regulations
or environmental conditions and will be at least annually
starting from the date of first use*.
Table 1 Periodic examination interval
Usage
Infrequent to light
Moderate to heavy
Severe to continuous
Usage shall be determined by a competent person.
Periodic examination ......................................................... 11
If an issue is identified, the Latchways SRL Cable has been
subject to a fall or any doubt exists as to the suitability of
the Latchways SRL Cable it shall be tagged "unusable"
and withdrawn from service. Prior to return to service a
Latchways trained Technician
that the Latchways SRL Cable has passed examination.
Latchways SRL Cables that have arrested a fall or are
unable to pass an inspection shall be tagged "unusable"
and passed to a Technician for repair or disposal.
Repairs
Repairs shall only be completed by a Latchways' trained
Technician in accordance with Latchways' instructions.
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Issue
identified
2. Competent person: A person, other than the User, who is
competent in the examination of SRLs, in accordance with
Latchways' instructions.
3. Technician: A person, other than the User, who is trained by
Latchways to examine, repair and recertify Latchways SRL
Cables, in accordance with Latchways' instructions.
No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or
by any means, without prior permission in writing from Latchways plc.
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in the examination of
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Interval
Annually (12 months)
Semi-annually to annually
(6-12 months)
Quarterly to semi-annually
(3-6 months)
shall confirm, in writing,
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Passes
examination