Information Regarding Possible Cracks On ASAP Lock
Information Regarding Possible Cracks on ASAP Lock
FACT: March, 30 2016 - During routine equipment inspections one customer detected cracks on the stainless steel arms on 3 ASAP LOCK units. These 3 defective products will be returned to Petzl for analysis.
- As described in the instruction for use, Petzl ASAP LOCK must be used with the ASAP’SORBER or the ABSORBICA L57. These two shock absorbers limit the dynamic forces to 5KN.
- In the worst case scenario, a cracked ASAP LOCK arm presents no additional risk to the user.
- However, the presence of such cracks in the arm requires immediate retirement of the ASAP LOCK.
Ask a Pro: Why did NFPA switch from Light Use to Technical Use?
As some of you have probably seen, there were some updates to the 2012 edition of NFPA 1983: Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services. One notable adjustment, and the one I'll be discussing here, was the change in terminology from Light Use (L) to Technical Use (T). The NFPA Technical Committee (these are the guys who call the shots) thought about calling it "Rescue Use" but eventually settled on Technical Use instead.
But why did they bother making the switch at all?