spkjpr—contact the manufacturer of your employer's fall-arrest devices for instructions on evaluating wear and tear on their products.
Burlington Safety Lab www.burlingtonsafety.com is one rubber-goods testing operation with stores on both US coasts. Also, you might call the line department at the local utility and see who they use.
[This message has been edited by Bjarney (edited 12-01-2003).]
