Manufacturers often guide customers on the ideal period between recertifications, but a general rule of thumb is to send it off every two to three years. The ideal recertification schedule depends on the type of SRL and the way you use it.Feb 19, 2021
How does a retractable fall arrester work?
The lanyard rolls out and retracts based on the user's movement. The retracting function ensures the lifeline is always kept taut. When a sudden increase in speed is detected, e.g. a fall, the automatic speed brake is activated and the fall will be stopped.Jul 1, 2019
What is a retractable lifeline defined as?
OSHA 1910.140(b) defines a self-retracting lifeline/lanyard as “a deceleration device containing a drum-wound line that can be slowly extracted from, or retracted onto, the drum under slight tension during normal employee movement, and which, after onset of a fall, automatically locks the drum and arrests the fall.”Jan 17, 2019
Where should self retracting lines be anchored?
Overhead Anchor: This is the standard way to attach an SRL. The SRL attaches to a carabiner or point above the workspace.
What is the purpose of a lanyard retraction test?
This is a visual inspection in which you check for any damages or deformations. For self-retracting lifelines you can check for cracks in the casing, corrosion or loose wires for the webbing or wire rope, severe pollution on the wire, deformations of the carabiner and so forth.Jul 1, 2019
How do you inspect a retractable lanyard?
To Inspect Webbing and Rope: Bend 6 to 8 inches of the webbing into an upside down “U” shape. Inspect along all webbing and rope materials. Look for tears, cuts, fraying, abrasion, discoloration, burns, holes, mold, unsplicing, pulled or broken stitches, or other signs of wear or damage.Oct 15, 2014
What is self-retracting lanyard?
A self-retracting lanyard (SRL) is a vertical lifeline that is used as part of a complete fall arrest system. The lifeline, much like the seat and shoulder belt in a car, pulls out and retracts easily. Subjected to a quick tug, however, an internal mechanism acts to engage a braking system.Nov 11, 2011
How do you test a lanyard?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaIx1I0wBJU
What is a leading edge lifeline?
A leading edge SRL is a self retracting lifeline manufactured specifically to meet the ANSI Z359. 14 standard. This standard calls for specific accommodations for leading edge applications and foot-level fall events. ... It has also been extensively tested in sharp-edge, leading edge, and foot-level applications.Mar 22, 2019
What is leading edge self retracting lifeline?
The Miller MightyLite™ Leading Edge Self-Retracting Lifeline (LE SRL) is designed to protect a worker from a fall that involves going over an edge. The MightyLite LE SRL features a shock absorber integrated into the lifeline: lowering fall arrest forces. Designed For Dual Applications.
What does leading edge mean in fall protection?
A leading edge is any unprotected edge of a platform, floor, or other construction point where the elevation between the next level or the ground is greater than six feet. Here's how OSHA defines it.
What is a retractable lifeline?
Self-retracting lifelines and lanyards are fall protection devices that immediately stop a fall. The retractable lanyard is typically attached to the D-ring of a worker's safety harness. The self-retracting lifeline is designed to be placed above the workers head.
How do I use SRL?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO7aWZgswhs
Which D-ring do you attach a self-retracting lifeline?