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6.5 Visual Inspection
(NOTE: RML website www.reflexmarine.com/support should be checked for the latest version of the
tables in this section)
When must a Visual
Inspection be conducted?
A Visual Inspection must be conducted at the recommended frequency in
Table 3. This frequency may be as long as every 6 months or as short as
every 3 months according to usage.
Who must conduct this
inspection?
Does this inspection require a
formal record?
What drawings are required
to support this inspection?
The drawings are available in Appendix B.
What equipment is required
to perform this inspection?
i. A ladder.
ii. An inspection frame or floor matting.
iii. Good lighting.
A suitable means of safely accessing the top and the bottom parts of the
FROG-3 is required. When using a step ladder or ladder it must be securely
fixed to prevent slippage whilst accessing the top of the FROG. The FROG-3
can be laid on its side on protective matting, or the use of a secure
inspection frame assembly to safely access the underside of the FROG-3 is
recommended. Do not go underneath an active lift.
Be aware that in some regions “Working at Height” regulations may apply.
The following checklist is suggested as a suitable list of required inspection items and a suitable
format for recording key inspection data. A ‘WORD and EXCEL’ copy of this inspection checklist is
included on the distributed CD’s and is also available on the Reflex Marine Ltd website at
www.reflexmarine.com/support.