PPE Inspection

Aims & Objectives

The course will provide competency in identifying faults & damage to general items of fall protection equipment, maintenance and storage of such equipment, record keeping and authorized repair.

Suitability

Operatives/Engineers

Requirements

Students should be physically fit

Syllabus

Introduction.Legislation, Standards and Codes of Practice.Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at Work Regulations 1992.The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998.EN 365.Personal Protective Equipment against Falls from HeightGeneral Requirements for Instructions for Use, Maintenance, Periodic Examination, Repair, Marking and Packaging..BS 8437Code of Practice for Selection, Use and Maintenance of Personal Fall Protection Systems and Equipment for Use in the Workplace.Types and Frequency of Inspection.Pre-Use Checks.Interim Inspections.Detailed or Periodic Inspections.Marking and Identification.Maintenance, Cleaning & Storage of Equipment.Identification of Defects & Damage.Lifespan.UV Light Degradation of Man Made Fibers.Authorized Repair and Alterations.Record Keeping.

Notes

Fully Comprehensive notes will be given to all delegates who attend the course

Certification

On satisfactory completion of the course a certificate of competence will be issued that will be valid for 3 years