Often used as a personal measure of protection whilst Working at Height, when connected to the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Safety Line, Cable or Track systems used for Work at Height require compliance testing at least once every 12 months.
It is recommended that any fall arrest system used for Work at Height is inspected at least once every 12 months. Weather conditions can have a big impact on the stability of cable systems, with excessive snow causing cables to slacken – it is therefore imperative to visually inspect the system regularly to spot any abnormalities. Vegetation growing around the system can also prevent users from travelling freely, so regular roof maintenance is required to maintain safe Work at Height.
BS EN 795:2012
Overhead
Horizontal
Vertical
Track
Internal
Free movement of travelling devices whilst using the system
Correct number of swages
Cable Tension
Fractured Cable
Missing or loose fixings
Fixings to the roof surface
Energy absorbers
Visible damage or vandalism
In date compliance tags
TIP: whilst testing a Safety Line system, it is also imperative that associated PPE is inspected for compliance and appropriate use.
