Hard use would call for a shorter service life than would be acceptable for a harness that sees very little use. A damaged harness should be retired immediately. The most significant contributing factor to the service life of harnesses is the history of use. NFPA 1858 Standard on Selection Care and Maintenance of Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services specifies that harnesses shall have a service life of no more than 10 years from date manufactured. On the other hand, harnesses rely on stitching to hold them together, and due to the small diameter of the thread, it is more susceptible to abrasion, aging and chemical damage than rope. Since harnesses are worn on the body, they are generally better protected than ropes. The service life of a harness is closely related to that of a life safety rope β both are used in the same environment both are made from nylon or polyester and both receive β or should receive β the same level of inspection and care. In this PRO Tip, Senior CMC School Instructor LeRoy Harbach reviews the considerations for retiring your harness. In rope rescue and rope access work, itβs critical to know when yours has reached the end of its service life. As with most equipment for work at height, harnesses have an expiration date.
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