INSPECTIONS FOR HARNESS

Annual safety harness inspection for companies and professionals

Annual inspection is an essential part of maintaining safe fall protection equipment. The purpose of the inspection is to verify that safety harnesses remain safe for use and comply with manufacturer requirements and applicable inspection practices.

Protecton performs safety harness and fall protection inspections at its Kerava and Turku locations. We inspect products from all major manufacturers regardless of where they were purchased.

What is included in the inspection?

Each product is carefully inspected to determine whether it remains safe for continued use.

• Textile component inspection
• Stitching inspection
• Metal hardware inspection
• Identification marking verification
• General condition assessment
• Inspection documentation

Approved products receive an inspection marking showing the next inspection period. An inspection report is provided either electronically or as a printed document.

Inspection philosophy

The purpose of the inspection is not to reject equipment unnecessarily or create replacement sales. The primary objective is safety.

Products are approved whenever their safe use can be verified. Equipment is rejected only when safety can no longer be ensured.

A zero-tolerance approach is applied to safety-critical defects.

Typical rejection criteria

• Permanent marker markings on textile components
• Damage to load-bearing structures
• Deep fraying affecting structural integrity
• Other defects impacting safe use

Minor surface wear does not automatically result in rejection. Every product is evaluated individually based on its overall condition and safety.

Turnaround time and scheduling

Single items and small quantities may sometimes be inspected immediately at the store if inspection capacity is available. Customers are encouraged to contact the store in advance to confirm scheduling.

Larger batches of more than five items typically require additional processing time. Please allow approximately one to two working days depending on workload and availability.

Suitable industries and applications

• Construction
• Industrial maintenance
• Logistics
• Facility management
• Energy sector
• Shipyards
• Warehousing
• Working at height
• Lifting operations
• Infrastructure projects

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should a safety harness be inspected?

Safety harnesses should be inspected according to manufacturer and regulatory requirements, typically at least once per year.

Can any brand be inspected?

Yes. We inspect products from all major manufacturers.

What documentation is provided?

An inspection report containing all essential inspection information is provided to the customer.

Are approved products marked?

Yes. Approved equipment receives an inspection marking including the next inspection period.

Does minor wear automatically result in rejection?

No. Equipment is assessed as a whole and decisions are based on safe usability.

Internal linking suggestions

• Fall Protection Equipment
• Safety Harnesses
• Lanyards
• Self-Retracting Lifelines
• Anchorage Solutions
• Height Safety Equipment

Annual inspections help ensure safe use of fall protection equipment.

Approved products receive inspection marking and documentation.

All major harness brands can be inspected.

Safety is the primary decision factor during inspection.

Contact the store in advance to confirm the current inspection schedule.