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A climbing gear checklist to run before you leave the ground.

Look at every strap, hook and stitch of the gear you're about to trust. Print the sheet or save it as a PDF.

Also calledPole climbing gear inspection, Climbing belt inspection, Fall arrest gear checklist, Lineman climbing equipment check

How to use it

Three habits that make it worth filling out.

  1. Step 1

    Check by hand

    Run the webbing through your fingers and flex the stitching. Hard spots, cuts and chemical damage are easier to feel than to see.

  2. Step 2

    Follow the maker

    The maker's instructions and your program decide what to check, how often and when to retire gear. This sheet is a reminder, not a replacement.

  3. Step 3

    If in doubt, take it out

    Gear that fails or that you're unsure about comes out of service. Tag it and report it. Don't use it one more time.

Do this on a phone instead of paper.

Run this check on a phone, with a photo on any failed step, no signal needed. A failed step opens a repair and the record is kept for you.

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Common questions

How often should climbing gear be inspected?
Before each use by the person wearing it. A closer inspection on a schedule follows the maker's instructions and your program. Many programs also have a qualified person do a documented inspection.
When does climbing gear come out of service?
When it fails an inspection, after a fall or a shock load, or when the maker's instructions or your program say so. If you're not sure, take it out and ask.
Can I use this for a harness only?
Yes. Use the harness and fall arrest section, and add the maker's own checks. There's also a separate free fall protection harness checklist.