SWLCAT Climbing 4-6 Practice Test

A harness should be immediately removed from service if there are

broken fibers broken webbing leather strength components broken fibers, broken webbing, and leather strength components

Correct Answer:

broken fibers, broken webbing, and leather strength components

Explanation:

Any fall-arrest harness relies on its load-bearing parts to stay strong under stress. When those parts are damaged, their ability to safely hold and distribute forces is compromised, so the harness can fail in a fall. Broken fibers mean the strands inside the straps are no longer reliable; broken webbing shows the fabric itself is compromised; and damaged leather components reduce the strength where leather is used to reinforce or connect parts. Because any one of these failures can lead to a dangerous collapse of the system, the harness must be removed from service immediately if such damage is observed. Regular checks help catch these issues before use.

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