Assignment of Duties and Responsibilities as contemplated in Construction Regulation 10 (2) (d) of the
Occupational Health and Safety Act, No 85 of 1993 as amended
– Safety Harness Inspector
I, _________________________________ hereby appoint _______________________________ as the Safety Harness
Inspector on ________________________ (site) to inspect all safety harnesses and fall protection equipment on site.
You shall ensure that you meet all the requirements in terms of the Construction Regulations with regards to
Inspection of Fall protection Equipment. In terms of this appointment you are required to ensure that all work
performed under your inspection is carried out as stipulated below.
Your duties will include, but are not limited to:
Ensure that all company procedures regarding fall protection equipment and operations along with the applicable legislative
requirements and any specific client requirements are implemented and adhered to and that all identified statutory requirements are met for
your site;
Ensure that all fall protection equipment is clearly marked with a serial number or an individual identification number;
Ensure that all safety harnesses, life lines and other fall protection equipment is not damaged or frayed;
Ensure that all ropes are not twisted, frayed or damaged in any way;
Ensure that no fall protection equipment is knotted or twisted in order to shorten the length;
Ensure that all fall protection equipment is stored correctly and that damaged equipment is discarded and not re-used;
Ensure that all hooks, shackles, rings and other parts making up the fall protection equipment are not damaged;
Ensure that all problems and concerns are highlighted to the respective supervisors to be resolved;
Ensure that all fall protection equipment is inspected on a monthly basis and that the findings are recorded onto a register and kept
on file.
This appointment is valid from ______________________ (date) to the completion of the stipulated construction
work.
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Signature Date
Acceptance of Appointment
I, _____________________________ understand the responsibilities of the appointment as detailed above and confirm
that I accept the duties as assigned to me in terms of the Construction Regulation 8 (2) (d) of the Occupational Health and Safety
Act, No 85 of 1993 as amended and undertake to perform all the functions required of me in this regard to the best of my ability.
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Signature Date
