§ 139a.29. Testing and inspection.
(a) A site operator shall follow the inspection and testing recommendations of the manufacturers of the component parts of the equipment. When those recommendations conflict with the testing and inspection provisions of this chapter, the provisions affording the higher degree of safety shall be followed.
(b) The jump rigging, harness, lowering system and safety gear shall be regularly inspected and tested as set forth in the site operating manual. Inspections, findings and corrective action shall be recorded in the site log.
(c) Hardware subject to abnormal loadings, impacts against hard surfaces or having surface damage, shall be replaced immediately.
(d) The ropes, webbing and bindings shall be inspected visually and by feel for signs of wear, fraying or damage in accordance with the site operating manual.
(e) The cord ends shall be inspected every day for wear, slippage or other abnormalities, unless the manufacturer specifies more frequent inspections.
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