Fall protection equipment must be inspected before each use for wear, damage, and other deterioration, with any defective components removed from service immediately LLMCitation(cited_text_snippet='Personal fall protection systems must be inspected before initial use during each workshift for mildew, wear, damage, and other deterioration, and defective components must be removed from service.', source_document_reference_number=7). Additionally, personal fall arrest systems should be inspected no less than twice annually by a competent person, and the date of each inspection should be documented LLMCitation(cited_text_snippet='Each personal fall arrest system shall be inspected not less than twice annually by a competent person in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. The date of each inspection shall be documented.', source_document_reference_number=1).