Fall Protection
Harness and Lanyard
Harnesses and lanyards are critical parts of fall protection systems used on rigs and elevated work areas.
Regular inspection of this equipment must be completed to make sure only safe, undamaged fall protection equipment is available for use. Worn, damaged, or improperly maintained equipment can fail during a fall, leading to serious injury or death. According to 29 CFR 1910.66 Appendix C and the ISO standard ICS 13.340.60, fall protection equipment must be inspected before each use and removed from service if defects are found.
All positioning and climbing assist equipment on the rig must be identified and inspected. This includes items such as the derrickman’s belt, derrick climber belt, full-body harnesses, lanyards, and connectors. Inspections must check for cuts, fraying, broken stitching, damaged hardware, chemical exposure, or excessive wear. Any harness or lanyard that is not in good condition must be tagged “DO NOT USE” and removed from all working areas to prevent accidental use.
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4-1. What should be done if a harness or lanyard is found to be defective during an inspection?
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