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Harness and Fall Arrest Equipment Inspection Safety Checklist

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Risk Assessment Description:

This harness and fall arrest equipment inspection checklist template from Health & Safety Zone helps supervisors and operatives confirm that personal fall protection gear is safe and compliant before work at height begins.

It covers essential checks across risk assessment, competence, work environment, anchor points, detailed harness condition, storage, rescue provisions and emergency arrangements. The checklist aligns with the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, and follows HSE guidance on inspecting fall arrest equipment (INDG367).

Use this checklist for:

  • Pre‑use inspections – verify harnesses and anchor points are fit for duty.
  • Site safety audits – ensure ongoing compliance with height‑work requirements.
  • Post‑incident reviews – confirm equipment condition after a fall or near‑miss.

Each item is answered Yes, No or N/A. Any No response must be resolved before the worker proceeds or the equipment is taken out of service.

Fully editable and shareable — customise the questions to your site, download as a PDF and share with your team.

The checklist should be completed on site by a competent person before any work at height begins, and any identified issues must be corrected prior to proceeding.

Compliant with: Work at Height Regulations 2005; Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015; HSE guidance INDG367 – Inspecting fall arrest equipment made from webbing or rope.

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Checks covered in this Inspecting harnesses and fall arrest systems before use on construction sites checklist

This Inspecting harnesses and fall arrest systems before use on construction sites safety checklist template covers 20 checks. Customise the questions to your workplace, then download a professional, print-ready PDF with Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space.

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1Has a risk assessment for work at height been completed and briefed to operatives?
2Is the operative trained and competent in the use of fall arrest systems?
3Is the work area free of hazards that could affect the use of the harness?
4Is the anchor point inspected and confirmed suitable for the intended load?
5Is the anchor point certified and its inspection date within the required interval?
6Is the harness free of visible damage, cuts, fraying, or burns on webbing?
7Are all stitching and seams intact with no signs of wear?
8Are buckles and D‑rings free of deformation, corrosion, or damage and lock securely?
9Is the lanyard free of cuts, abrasions, or excessive wear, and are its connectors intact?
10Is the energy absorber attached correctly and not showing signs of deployment or damage?
11Is the harness labelled with the user’s name and the date of last inspection?
12Is the harness inspection tag or record up to date and signed by a competent person?
13Is the harness stored in a clean, dry location away from chemicals, UV light and extreme temperatures?
14Is the harness free from exposure to hazardous substances that could degrade the material?
15Is appropriate PPE such as helmets, gloves and safety footwear available and being worn?
16Are any additional fall arrest devices inspected and within service life?
17Are rescue procedures in place and personnel trained for a fall arrest rescue?
18Is first‑aid equipment readily accessible on site?
19Have all required permits for work at height been issued and displayed?
20Upon completion, is the harness removed, cleaned and stored correctly?

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