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904 Oil and Gas Well Inspection
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Retractable Lifelines

Be sure to do this inspection to ensure that these critical fall protection devices are functioning properly and installed correctly. For more information see: 29 CFR 1910.66 App C.

Retractable Life Line
Worker with retractable lifeline

Location/Type

List the location of each retractable lifeline on the rig and note the type of fall protection device. Identification of the model, physical ratings, and an identification number should be clearly visible.

Anchor Points

Check that anchor points for self-retracting lifelines are identified and separate from any point used to suspend an active load (i.e. attaching to a crane hook that is also suspending a load.) The anchor point should be capable of supporting a 5,000 pound load for each employee attached.

Engineering specialists should be available to identify attachment points meeting the requirements of the code. These points should be identified and inspected before each use and following rig up.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

4-4. The anchor point should be capable of supporting _____ for each employee attached.