Inspection & Recertification
Service Program

Whether we installed your system or not,
we’re here to make sure it’s safe–and stays that way.

Our Inspection and Engineering Design Review services assist customers in the development and implementation of a comprehensive managed fall protection program. Our team is composed of professional, authorized, competent, and qualified people with over three decades of experience in Fall Protection Systems Design/Engineering.

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Federal, State and Provincial regulations mandate the requirement for inspections on any active fall protection.

Our comprehensive inspection and engineering design services ensure your equipment is compliant and safe to use.

The Inspection and Recertification program includes:

  • Recertification of existing engineered fall protection systems
  • Inspection of existing engineered fall protection systems including taking detailed pictures, providing accurate descriptions of the system and providing any insight on what needs attention.
  • Operational fall protection training on how to use the system for new employees
  • PPE and SRL inspection and recertification
  • Emergency repair and maintenance
  • Dedicated service support team that can provide information on your systems and equipment readily available.

Inspection Frequencies

Harnesses, Lanyards, and Associated Personal Equipment,  Fall Arresters – External components only on SRD’s, Ropes, and Slings. Horizontal Rigid Rails and Flexible Horizontal Lifelines:

Inspection by user prior to each use. Annual and recorded inspection by a competent person, or more frequently for equipment used under harsh conditions or higher frequency

Self-Retracting Devices (SRD, SRL-LE, and SRL-R):

Inspection including function test by user before each use; Service is performed by the manufacturer or manufacturer-approved service agent and is based on usage and environment.

Anchorage Connectors – Permanent:

Visually inspected by the user before each use; Recorded yearly inspection, or as specified by the engineer or manufacturer or more frequently for equipment used under harsh conditions or higher frequency. 

Anchorage Connectors – Temporary:

Visually inspected by the user before each use; Recorded yearly inspection, or as specified by the engineer or manufacturer or more frequently for equipment used under harsh conditions or higher frequency. Temporary anchorage connectors are to be removed upon completion of the task or job.

Horizontal Lifelines – Permanent:

Visually inspected by the user before each use; Recorded yearly inspection, or as specified by the engineer or manufacturer or more frequently for equipment used under harsh conditions or higher frequency.

Horizontal Lifelines – Temporary:

Visually inspected by the user before each use; Recorded yearly inspection, or as specified by the engineer or manufacturer or more frequently for equipment used under harsh conditions or higher frequency. Temporary anchorage connectors are to be removed upon completion of the task or job.

U.S. OSHA and ANSI (US) Regulations

“OSHA General Duty Clause”
Section 5a1 of the OSH Act says:

Each employer shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees.

ANSI Z359

  • ANSI Z359.2-2017 Minimum Requirements for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection Program
  • ANSI Z359.6-2016 Specifications and Design Requirements for Active Fall Protection Systems All Manufacturer Requirements

5 Year Engineering Design Review and Recertification requirements of ANSI:

  • ANSI Z359.6-2016
  • 9.1.2 The certification documentation shall state the frequency that the system shall be recertified by a qualified person. This frequency shall not exceed 5 years.
  • 9.2 Recertification of Active Fall Protection Systems
  • 9.2.1 Active fall protection systems shall be thoroughly reviewed by a qualified person at the frequency specified in 9.1.2.

Portal login is provided to all customers participating in the Tritech service program so they can review past inspections, photos and all documented, PPE and systems.

Emergency Service Requests

In case of an emergency at your facility, such as a fall, we mobilize our services to support your team.

Additionally, Tritech has developed and can provide rescue training. We ensure that your team will be thoroughly and effectively prepared for an emergency situation where the rescue system needs to be utilized.

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  • How often does fall protection need to be inspected?

    Three intervals apply. Workers check their personal equipment before use: OSHA requires fall protection equipment to be inspected per the manufacturer’s instructions and before each use. A competent person performs a formal, documented inspection of installed systems at least annually (ANSI/ASSP Z359.2-2017). Engineered systems also carry a periodic engineering recertification interval, and harsh environments call for more frequent checks.

  • What are the OSHA requirements for fall protection inspection?

    OSHA requires personal fall protection to be inspected before initial use during each work shift in general industry and before each use in construction (29 CFR 1926.502(d)(21)), with defective components removed from service. For permanent rope descent systems, building owners must hold written assurance that anchorages were inspected and certified within the prior ten years (29 CFR 1910.27(b)(1)). OSHA defines the competent-person role; ANSI/ASSP Z359.2 sets the annual inspection cadence most programs follow.

  • What are the 7 steps of the inspection process?

    A complete fall protection inspection runs through seven steps: review the system’s design and history; identify every component and anchor; examine hardware, lifelines, structural connections, and labeling; photograph and document the as-found condition; load- and function-check where applicable; tag each system pass or fail; and issue a written report with any repair or recertification actions. Tritech follows this sequence on every inspection and stores the record in the customer portal, consistent with the annual competent-person inspection ANSI/ASSP Z359.2-2017 calls for.

  • What is the difference between inspection and recertification?

    Inspection confirms a system is safe to use right now by checking its condition. Recertification is an engineering-led review that re-establishes that an engineered system still meets the standard it was designed and stamped to, accounting for wear, building changes, and documentation. A long-installed system or one acquired with a building usually needs both.

  • Can Tritech inspect a system it didn’t install?

    Yes. Tritech inspects and recertifies fall protection of any brand, whether or not we installed it, including systems inherited with a newly acquired building. We document the system, bring it into a managed program, and handle any repair or recertification needed.