Proof load

Hazards

• A specified test load applied to demonstrate that equipment withstands a defined level without unacceptable damage.

Controls

• Use an authorized test procedure and records; passing proof does not replace inspection or establish unlimited service life.

Personal protective equipment

• Select task-specific PPE only after hazards and higher-order controls have been evaluated.

Regional considerations

• Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.

In practice

Use an authorized test procedure and records; passing proof does not replace inspection or establish unlimited service life.

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