Klein Tools Lanyard with Wire Pigtail Connector - Manual (Page 3)

1.
Check for wear and deterioration.
Before each use, check your pigtail lanyard for general signs
of wear, alteration, deterioration, or evidence of impact
loading. Determine that unit is free of burns, cuts, abrasions,
broken strands or stitches, kinks, knots, or excessive wear;
that locking snap-hooks and thimble are not distorted or
cracked; that hook keepers are free of burrs, functioning
properly, clean, and not bent.
2. 2.
Inspect hardware for malfunctions and cracks.
Check all snap-hooks, buckles, and D-rings.
3.
Remove from service and replace all worn,
altered, or damaged equipment.
If any part does not pass inspection, immediately remove it
from service and destroy it.
General General Inspection Inspection Pr Procedures ocedures
Pigtail Pigtail Lan Lanyard rd I Inspection nspection Pr Procedures ocedures
1. 1.
Inspect the lanyard.
Inspect entire lanyard for broken strands by twisting the rope
slightly in the opposite direction of the natural twist. Check
that lanyard is free of burns, cuts, abrasions, knots, and that
splicings show no signs of unraveling, especially near
thimble. Inspect lanyard for brittle, shriveled, or hard spots
which indicate exposure to chemicals or heat.
2.
Inspect the snap-hooks.
Check that snap-hooks are not distorted or cracked and that
the keeper is free of burrs, functioning properly, clean, and
not bent.
3.
Inspect the wire pigtail.
Inspect entire length of pigtail for cut, broken, welded, or
otherwise damaged cable strands. Check eye for excess
distortion which may indicate impact loading.
4.
Destroy and replace all worn, altered, or damaged
OPE equipment.
If evidence of excessive wear, deterioration, or mechanical
malfunction is observed, the pigtail lanyard must be
destroyed. Never work with worn or damaged equipment.
Using damaged, altered, or worn equipment can cause
serious injury or death.
5. 5.
The The inspector inspector inspector is is the the most impor impor important par part of of anyyy
inspection procedure.
Check all equipment and follow all safety procedures,
guidelines, and warnings. Never take shortcuts.
Important Note: OSHA specifies that all employers covered
by the Occupational Safety and Health Act are responsible
for inspection and maintenance of all tools and equipment
used by employees — whether owned by the employees or
by the company. Personal-protective equipment should be
inspected before each use, and immediately removed from
service if any sign of wear or damage is found.
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Should any unusual conditions be
noted during the inspection which are not specified
here, do not use the suspect equipment until a
competent person, as defined by OSHA, has made a
decision on its usability.
usability usability
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Never attempt to repair or modify any
part or component of this Pigtail Lanyard or any
other OPE equipment.
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