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Skipping a harness inspection before climbing a lift or scaffold

2nd YearSafety

Inspect your harness before every use — check D-ring, buckles, stitching, and webbing for cuts or burns. A harness that has taken a fall must be removed f…

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Inspect your harness before every use — check D-ring, buckles, stitching, and webbing for cuts or burns. A harness that has taken a fall must be removed from service immediately, even if it looks fine.

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Can you verify this before I keep going? I’m looking at: Skipping a harness inspection before climbing a lift or scaffold. What’s the approved correction for this job?

Do not

Do not hide, force, cover, or “make it work” if this affects safety, access, airflow, rated assemblies, supports, equipment, or inspection. Stop and verify the approved correction.

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