Inspector PPE fall protection

Basic course to become a fall protection/PPE inspector with a certificate that is valid for three years. 

For who is this course? For all persons who are responsible for managing and maintaining Personal protective Equipment (PPE) for work at height. Examples: PPE inspectors, warehouse managers, work at height technicians and supervisors.

Prerequisites: The student is familiar with work at height and common access techniques and equipment.

Assessment:
Practical assessments (pass/fail)
Theoretical assessment (70% score to pass)

Contents of the course:

Introduction to the legal framework

• PPE legislation
• Guidelines (eg IRATA)
• PPE Standards such as EN/ISO/UIAA
• Product markings
• Categories of PPE
• CE marking

Inspection registration systems

• Traceability (the “paper trail”)
• Inspection cycles
• Lifetime calculations
• Trend analyses
• Recalls
• Marking of PPE

Storage and maintenance

• Storage facilities
• Quarantaine protocols
• Maintenance of PPE
• Equipment repairs
• Discarding PPE

PPE inspection

• Materials used in PPE
• Inspection equipment
• Methods for inspection
• Inspection protocols
• Manufacturers guidance
• Inspection criteria
• Common equipment failures
• Effects of wear & tear
• Practical inspection sessions