3. Check to ensure that the label is present and legible (the label is on the corner
adjacent to the vent-valve.
4. Check the fill-valve and the drain valve to ensure that the caps are securely tightened
and that there is no water leaking from either valve.
5. Check the water level in the EcoAnchor bladder. A gentle kick to the side should
expel a small amount of water from the vent-valve. If it does not, or if the bladder
does not appear to be full (the neoprene surface should be taught or tight), be sure to
top it off and ensure that it is full before tying off.
6. Check the working surface and ensure that it is free from accumulations of water,
mud, oil, grease or any other substance that may reduce the bond between the
EcoAnchor and the working surface. If these conditions exist, remove the
EcoAnchor from service immediately.
7. Check the working surface if there has been cold or inclement weather. Look for
accumulations of water, ice or snow. If there are slick or frozen conditions, do not
attempt to use the EcoAnchor – remove it from service immediately.
8. If the weather has been cold, check to ensure that the water inside the EcoAnchor is
not frozen. If you suspect that it may be frozen, immediately initiate your employers
lock-out/tag-out procedure and open the drain valve and attempt to drain the bladder.
If there is ice in the bladder, do not attempt to move it – allow it to thaw and drain
completely.
9. If you know or suspect that this
EcoAnchor
has been used in a fall, remove it from
service immediately and have it replaced.
10. Inspect the labels and ensure that they are present or legible. Re-familiarize yourself
with any warnings or instruction on the labels. If the labels are missing or illegible,
remove the
EcoAnchor
from service and have it replaced.
11. The results of semi-annual Competent Person inspections should be recorded in
section 8.3 of this manual.
12. Do not attempt to repair or modify this product in any way. If it is damaged, it must
be returned to the manufacturer for service.
13. If this
EcoAnchor
fails any part of this inspection, be sure to remove it from service
immediately and have it replaced.
8.3: Mandatory Semi-Annual Inspection
ANSI Z359.1-2007 requires that all fall protection equipment be inspected by a
competent person other than the user at least once each year.
FallTech
strongly
encourages that all fall protection equipment be inspected by a competent person other
than the user at least once every six months.
This inspection should be noted in the inspection log below, along with any
deficiencies. This inspection should also be used as an opportunity to counsel any
authorized persons with respect to any deficiencies that they may have failed to note in
their daily inspections.
