Fall Arrest Block Servicing
Certified Fall Arrest Block Inspection & Repair
Keep your team safe and your business compliant with expert fall arrest block servicing from Height Safety Servicing (HSS). We specialise in the inspection, repair, and certification of all major brands of fall arrest blocks and self-retracting lifelines, ensuring your equipment is always ready for use and meets the highest safety standards.
At HSS, our technicians are fully authorised and trained to manufacturer specifications, so you can trust that every device is serviced with precision and care. We understand the critical role fall arrest blocks play in protecting lives, which is why we offer industry-leading turnaround times and complete transparency throughout the servicing process.
Pre-Use Inspection Requirements
All Type 2 & 3 Devices, Winches and Rope systems must be inspected prior to each and every use.
They must be visually inspected to:
• Ensure the casing of the device is clean and free of any debris or damage
• Ensure labels are present and legible
• Ensure the hook and/or karabiner and thimble are clean and in working order
• Ensure the locking mechanism is checked to ensure the device is fully operational.
• Ensure the wire lifeline is intact and has no kinks, broken wires or corrosion/heavy contamination
• Ensure webbing is intact and has no nicks, burns or broken stitches
• If your indication point is deployed, remove the unit from service immediately.
Customised Service Certificates
We provide detailed service certificates, including your distributor logo, for your records and peace of mind.
Arrest Block Inspections
Inspection Outcomes & Scheduled Servicing
Post-Inspection Actions
Any fall arrest equipment that fails an inspection, has arrested a fall, or has reached its designated life span must be immediately removed from service. All inspections, maintenance, and service history must be documented and recorded on a history sheet or similar record for each piece of equipment.
Periodic Scheduled Inspections
This is a more detailed inspection conducted by a competent person or a qualified height safety equipment inspector. The frequency depends on the type of equipment:
- 6 Monthly inspections by a Height Safety Equipment Inspector – All Type 2, Type 3, Winches and Rope systems must be inspected every 6 months by a Height Safety Equipment Inspector, the results must be documented.
- 12 Monthly servicing by an authorised service and repair agent selected by the OEM, in alignment with the requirements of AS/NZS 1891.4 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices – Selection, use and maintenance. As a guideline, generally a device should be serviced every 12 months but can be more frequent depending on how often the device is used. Some manufacturers can have service intervals up to 5 years.
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