If the manufacturer of any rigging component specifies replacement intervals more frequent than the Regulation, section 4.3(2)(d) of the Regulation requires that they be followed. If a component has both textile and metallic parts only the textile components are subject to the minimum five year replacement interval.

The low stretch (static) kernmantle construction requirement of section 32.4(1)(a) and the five year replacement requirement of section 32.4(1)(c) do not apply to metallic rigging components such as carabiners. The purpose of this guideline is to clarify when rope needs to be replaced and the application of 32.4(1)(a) and (c) to associated rigging. (a) in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and any standard the tool, machine or piece of equipment is required to meet, or (2) Unless otherwise specified by this Regulation, the installation, inspection, testing, repair and maintenance of a tool, machine or piece of equipment must be carried out Section 4.3 of the Regulation states, in part: (3) Maintenance records must be available upon request to any worker concerned with the safe operation of the equipment or to an officer. (2) Maintenance records must be kept, including but not limited to Section 32.6 of the Regulation states, in part: (c) shows significant damage due to contact with chemicals or due to any other cause. (b) has been subject to temperatures above 150☌ (300☏), or (1) Ropes and associated equipment must be inspected visually and physically by qualified workers after each use for rescue, evacuation or training purposes. (c) be replaced at intervals stated by the manufacturer, but not exceeding 5 years. (b) when new, have a minimum safety factor of 10 to 1, based upon a one-person load of 140 kilograms (300 pounds), and (a) be of low stretch (static) kernmantle construction or equivalent, (1) Ropes and associated rigging equipment used only for rescue or evacuation or training in such procedures must Section 32.4(1) of the OHS Regulation (' Regulation') states: G32.4(1) Rope replacement Guidelines Part 32 - Evacuation and rescue Forestry Operations and Similar Activities Diving, Fishing and Other Marine Operations Ladders, Scaffolds and Temporary Work Platforms Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment Noise, Vibration, Radiation and Temperature

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