Fall protection equipment defects—such as worn or missing parts—can become major safety hazards if they are not discovered before use. Workers must inspect all parts of their fall protection equipment before each use to prevent these hazards.

Use this free health and safety advisory to learn:

• Why you should refer to the manufacturer’s operating manual when planning a pre-use equipment inspection
• What you should check for when you inspect the components of your fall protection system, including the harness, lanyard, anchor point, rope grab, rope, connecting device, and self-retracting lifeline
• How you should document equipment inspections

2025 edition.