wheres the date on my sequoia harness??

[skyhuck]

People are mocking the comment about date not being a big deal, but it does not say much for the ability's of assessors if they cannot spot the terrible deterioration that happens to textiles over time.

 

If they deteriorate so badly it can surly be seen during the inspection.

Edited December 21, 2009 by skyhuck

[Andy Collins]

I'm more concerned that people who are responsible for your kits inspection dont seem to all sing from the same hymn sheet, it all seems a bit like its down to an individual, instead of having a fixed regulation.

[skyhuck]

Can some one please explain to me why cars do not have to have there seat belts replaced every 10 years????????????

[High Scale]

People are mocking the comment about date not being a big deal, but it does not say much for the ability's of assessors if they cannot spot the terrible deterioration that happens to textiles over time.

 

If they deteriorate is so badly it can surly be seen during the inspection.

 

I'm not mocking, I thought that knowing the date of a product going into use as PPE or rigging equipment would be pretty much a no brainer as LOLER is really about keeping records of said equipment more that anything else.

[High Scale]

Can some one please explain to me why cars do not have to have there seat belts replaced every 10 years????????????

 

Good point, maybe because they are not put through the same kind of abuse as PPE for tree work is?

[skyhuck]

Good point, maybe because they are not put through the same kind of abuse as PPE for tree work is?

 

True, but we are being told that a brand new, unused harness, still in the box, is unfit for use after 10 years.

[18 stoner]

True, but we are being told that a brand new, unused harness, still in the box, is unfit for use after 10 years.

 

Could it be that when manufactured, at that point it is exposed to UV, then the deterioration has started. Hence the date?

[skyhuck]

Could it be that when manufactured, at that point it is exposed to UV, then the deterioration has started. Hence the date?

 

Seat belts are exposed to UV continually, so why are they safe????

[bob]

Seat belts are exposed to UV continually, so why are they safe????

 

maybe they are treated with something or made from a different material

but good point dave:confused1:

maybe down to regs or en or just been overlooked

[Andy Collins]

What is the average life expectancy of the modern car?