Harness & Lanyard Inspection
Recorded harness and lanyard inspections across Scotland for fall arrest, restraint and work-positioning equipment.
What duty holders need to know.
Personal fall-protection equipment depends on textile webbing, stitching, connectors, energy absorbers and legible identification. Damage can be subtle, which is why pre-use checks and a planned recorded-inspection regime both matter.
Employers should select suitable equipment, maintain traceability and set inspection intervals based on risk, use, environment and manufacturer guidance. Items without reliable identity or history may need to be withdrawn.
Check the relevant HSE guidance ↗What we examine on harnesses and lanyards.
The final scope depends on design, use and condition. These are the components and records commonly considered.
- Webbing, rope and stitching
- Buckles and adjustment points
- Karabiners and connectors
- Energy absorbers and fall indicators
- Attachment points and D-rings
- Labels, serial numbers and dates
- Compatibility of connected components
- Contamination, heat and UV damage
Problems the examination may identify.
Plan the rest of the lifting register.
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View guide →Book a harnesses and lanyards inspection
Tell us what equipment you operate, where it is and when it is due. We will confirm the right inspection scope and arrange a practical site date.