Before each use:
1. Do not remove sleeve from shock absorbing element of Lanyard.
2. Harness should be issued as personal protective equipment to employee and all necessary and relevant information should be kept on the record card. This record card should be retained and used for the purposes of inspection and traceability.
3. Visual inspection of the condition of the webbing, stitching and fittings must occur. The item should be rejected and removed from service if there is any damage such as:
- cuts, tears, abrasions, burns or holes in webbing
- broken, pulled, worn or unraveling of stitches, distortion, burrs, cracks or corrosion on the fittings, ensuring that hooks and other connectors are in good working condition.
4. Ensure that the stirrup attachments is intact and in good condition.
5. Get your buddy to inspect to see that you have put on your harness correctly and that all parts are intact and in good condition.
- Ensure that chin straps are fitted to your hard hat and it is fastened before you climb up to the work area.

During use:
1. Ensure that anchor point is always above the operator and slack in the lanyard is kept to a minimum.
2. The clearance below an anchor point should always be a minimum of 5.75m from a 2m shock absorbing lanyard. (This is the potential extension plus operator body length)
3. Protect all equipment especially lanyards from sharp objects or corners.
4. Protect the harness / lanyard from possible chemical contamination and temperature extremes.
5. Certain chemical substances may reduce or affect the products ability to perform as required.

Maintenance and Storage:
1. Store safety harness in a dry and dust free environment away from direct sources of sunlight, temperature extremes and inclement weather.
2. Never modify or repair your safety harness without input from the supplier and manufacturer.
3. When cleaning the harness use warm water and mild soap to remove grease and dirt. Excess moisture should be removed with a clean dry cloth.