Harness Inspection Log Calculator

Enter Inspection Details

Example Data Table

Sample entries help you standardize inspection notes and scheduling.

Formula Used

This calculator converts inspection condition choices into a risk score and inspection interval.

• Component scores: Excellent=0, Good=1, Fair=3, Poor=6, Critical=10.
• Raw score: Sum of eight component scores (0–80).
• Risk score: Risk = round((Raw / 80) × 50).
• Interval days: Interval = round(BaseDays × SeverityFactor × RiskFactor).

Severity factors: Low 1.00, Medium 0.80, High 0.60, Extreme 0.40. RiskFactor becomes 0.75 for moderate risk, 0.50 for high risk.

How to Use This Calculator

1. Enter a unique Harness ID and inspector name.
2. Select the inspection date and optional last inspection date.
3. Choose frequency and severity based on actual site use.
4. Rate each component using consistent visual checks.
5. Set status to Fail if any condition is critical.
6. Submit to view results and download CSV or PDF.

Harness Inspection Log Guidance

Purpose of a Harness Inspection Log

A harness inspection log turns daily checks into traceable evidence. It records who inspected, when it happened, and what was observed, so defective gear is removed before a fall exposure. Consistent logging supports safer work planning, tool control, and supervision on active construction sites. It also improves handover between shifts.

Inputs Captured by This Calculator

The form captures a unique harness ID, inspector name, inspection dates, project location, and harness type. It also records usage severity and inspection frequency, then asks for condition ratings across critical components such as webbing, stitching, buckles, D-rings, labels, indicators, contamination, and corrosion.

Condition Scoring and Risk Interpretation

Each condition choice maps to a numeric score from 0 to 10. Eight component scores are summed to a raw total and then scaled to a 0–50 risk score. Low scores indicate minor wear, while higher scores signal accumulating defects that require earlier rechecks or removal from service.

Setting Frequency and Severity

Inspection frequency sets the baseline interval in days, ranging from daily checks to annual reviews. Severity adjusts that baseline to reflect real exposure: abrasive edges, concrete dust, chemical splashes, and weathering. Higher severity shortens the interval so the next due date matches actual site conditions.

Next Due Date Planning

After submission, the calculator computes the recheck interval and next due date using the selected frequency, severity factor, and a risk factor. Moderate risk reduces the interval, and high risk reduces it further. This creates a practical schedule that crews can follow without guesswork.

Recordkeeping for Audits

Supervisors often need inspection evidence during internal reviews, client audits, or incident investigations. Exporting a single record as CSV supports quick entry into larger registers, while a PDF report provides a printable attachment for permit folders, toolbox files, or safety binders.

Typical Defects Found on Site

Common findings include frayed webbing, cuts near edge contact points, broken stitching, bent buckles, distorted D-rings, missing labels, and corrosion from moisture. Chemical contamination can weaken fibers and may not be obvious. Any fall event is a trigger for a full assessment before reuse.

Improving Consistency Across Inspectors

Use the same rating definitions during induction and refreshers. Encourage inspectors to document actions, tag numbers, and photos in separate systems when needed. When everyone logs using identical fields, trend analysis becomes possible, and defective batches can be identified and replaced proactively.

FAQs

1) What does the risk score represent?

The risk score summarizes eight condition ratings into a 0–50 value. Lower numbers indicate minor wear, while higher numbers suggest multiple defects that need earlier rechecks, repairs, or removal from service.

2) When should I mark the harness as Fail?

Select Fail if any component is critical, if the harness has been involved in a fall event, or if labels and identification are missing. Failing removes ambiguity and prompts immediate tag-out actions.

3) Why does usage severity change the due date?

Severity reflects how harsh the environment is. Heat, abrasion, concrete dust, chemicals, and moisture accelerate degradation. Higher severity reduces the interval so inspections occur before damage becomes unsafe.

4) Can I use this for daily pre-use checks?

Yes. Choose “Daily pre-use check” as the frequency, record the condition ratings, and keep notes brief. The CSV export can be combined into a weekly register if you need summary reporting.

5) What if my site uses different inspection intervals?

Use the closest frequency option and adjust severity to match exposure. For strict client requirements, keep the calculator as a standard log format and apply your client’s due date policy in your master register.

6) Does the PDF replace a full equipment register?

No. The PDF is a single-record report for filing and signatures. A complete register typically includes issuance history, maintenance actions, retirement dates, and batch tracking across multiple harnesses.

7) What should I write in the notes field?

Record findings that explain ratings: location of wear, tag-out numbers, corrective actions, and who was notified. Clear notes reduce repeat defects and help supervisors verify that hazards were controlled promptly.