How often should fall protection equipment be inspected?

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).