Workplace

Climbing Technology issued a Request for Inspection of the ROLLNLOCK pulley/rope clamp due to a defect in the functioning of the sheave position lever (part F in the image below), which can lead to an accidental locking of the lever. As a result of this defect, when using the device in “hauling pulley” mode, the lever may inadvertently engage the pin, suddenly disabling the locking function and releasing the load or person.

The Environmental Health & Safety Department (EH&S) developed a new online training course called Five Whys Root Cause Analysis. This training is recommended for University supervisors and other personnel responsible for incident investigations and documenting root cause(s) and corrective actions.

3M™ issued a Product Advisory for DBI-SALA® Delta™, ExoFit™, ExoFit™ Plus & ExoFit™ XP Cross Over Style Harnesses due to certain models not meeting the ANSI Z359.11, Section 3.2.2.3.1 dynamic requirement on the front (sternal) D-ring.

3M issued a Stop Use and Inspection Notice for specific versions of the 3M™ DBI-SALA® Nano-Lok™ Self Retracting Lifeline with Anchor Hook due to the potential for the equipment to be assembled with an unformed top swivel eye rivet, which may become displaced from the top swivel eye and could result in severe injury or death.