To ensure worker safety and regulatory compliance, fall protection equipment must be inspected with the following frequencies:

Personal fall arrest systems should be inspected before initial use during each workshift for mildew, wear, damage, and other deterioration, and defective components must be removed from service. [4]
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. [1]
Positioning device systems must be inspected prior to each use for wear, damage, and other deterioration, and defective components shall be removed from service. [1]
Safety nets shall be inspected at least once a week for wear, damage, and other deterioration. Defective components shall be removed from service. Safety nets shall also be inspected after any occurrence which could affect the integrity of the safety net system. [2]
Gin poles shall have a documented inspection annually by a qualified person; In addition to the annual inspection, the employer shall designate a competent person who shall visually inspect the gin pole and rigging prior to each use, and during use, to make sure it is in safe operating condition. [3] [3]
Manila, plastic or synthetic rope being used for top rails or midrails shall be inspected as frequently as necessary to ensure that it continues to meet the strength requirements [2]

To ensure worker safety and regulatory compliance, fall protection equipment must be inspected with the following frequencies:

Personal fall arrest systems should be inspected before initial use during each workshift for mildew, wear, damage, and other deterioration, and defective components must be removed from service. [4]
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. [1]
Positioning device systems must be inspected prior to each use for wear, damage, and other deterioration, and defective components shall be removed from service. [1]
Safety nets shall be inspected at least once a week for wear, damage, and other deterioration. Defective components shall be removed from service. Safety nets shall also be inspected after any occurrence which could affect the integrity of the safety net system. [2]
Gin poles shall have a documented inspection annually by a qualified person; In addition to the annual inspection, the employer shall designate a competent person who shall visually inspect the gin pole and rigging prior to each use, and during use, to make sure it is in safe operating condition. [3] [3]
Manila, plastic or synthetic rope being used for top rails or midrails shall be inspected as frequently as necessary to ensure that it continues to meet the strength requirements [2]