What the thread found

• Screws and bolts throughout rigging equipment gradually loosen during regular use and should be inspected periodically
• Socket blocks on bridge plates are particularly prone to loosening due to the stresses they endure
• Regular pre-job and post-job equipment inspections help catch loose fasteners before they cause problems

Depends on

• Observation based on equipment used several months without maintenance checks
• Specific to older vest models from that era
• No details provided on frequency of use or environmental conditions that may accelerate loosening

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