Standing Seam Roof Anchor/Clamp Inspection

Guidelines

Frequency

It is recommended that the Standing Seam Roof Anchor be inspected before each use.

Formal Inspection: A formal inspection of the Standing Seam Roof Anchor must be performed at least annually by a competent person other than the user. The frequency of formal inspections should be based on conditions of use or exposure. Warning: If this equipment has been subjected to fall arrest forces, remove from service and destroy, or return to an authorized service centre for repair.

Visual and Touch Inspection

1.Entire unit is free of damage or excessive corrosion.*

Look for cracks or wear that may affect the strength or operation of the unit.

1. Notes/Observations

2. All labels are present and legible. See Figure 2 below.*

2. Notes/Observations

3. Swivel bracket is free of damage, corrosion, cracks, deformities, or excessive wear.*

3. Notes/Observations

4. Swivel Bracket can swivel 360 degrees.*

4. Notes/Observations

5. Self Retracting Lanyard (SRL) is securely attached to the swivel bracket*

5. Notes/Observations

6. Seam clamps are not bent or damaged*

6. Notes/Observations

7. Set Screws (4) are present and in good condition.*

7. Notes/Observations

8. All clamp plates and seam clamp fasteners are torqued to the manufacture’s specifications.*

8. Notes/Observations

9. SRL has been inspected.*

9. Notes/Observations

10. Harness has been inspected.*

10. Notes/Observations

11. Shock Absorbing Lanyard has been inspected.*

(if applicable)

11. Notes/Observations

Tagging System

Every Standing Seam Roof Anchor must have a legible tag identifying the model, date of manufacture, name of manufacture, limitation, and warnings. Figure 2: Example of ID and Warning Labels

Check tag for date of manufacture and remove from service if past adopted service life policy.*

If tagging system is missing or not legible, remove Standing Seam Roof Anchor from service.*

Cleaning and Storage

Clean the Standing Seam Roof Anchor with a mild soap and water. Excessive build up of dirt may prevent the swivel bracket from swivelling.

Figure 1.

Figure 2.

Model/Serial #*

Date of Manufacture

Date of Inspection*

Name of Inspector*

First Last

Signature of Inspector

Pass or Fail?*

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