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Competent Person Practical Inspection & Record Keeping

This course provides practical training session and assessment covering the thorough examination of harnesses and lanyards.

Agenda

Theory 
  • Legislation of Work at Height and Detailed Inspection "Thorough Examination" of Personal Fall Protective Equipment (PFPE) 
  • Equipment standards 
  • Work Restraint, Work Position and Fall Arrest categories of working using PFPE. 
  • Manufacturing, design and development process of PFPE 
  • Mandatory documentation and equipment traceability 
  • Knowledge of if PFPE is fit for purpose and when to remove it from service (preventing further damage and quarantine procedures) 
  • How to complete a detailed inspection "thorough examination" report
Practical 
  • Examination of harnesses, lanyards and associated PFPE for signs of fatal flaws and degradation
  • Delegates record their findings of their inspections/examinations
Equipment covered during training
  • Full body harness
  • Work position harness
  • Work position lanyard
  • Adjustable work restraint lanyard
  • Adjustable fall arrest lanyard
  • Double legged fall arrest lanyard
  • Retractable type fall arrester
  • Dynamic self-retracting lanyard
  • Anchorage sling ΓÇô flat woven
  • Anchorage sling ΓÇô round sling construction   

Course Aims

This course is intended for those who are required to carry out and record detailed inspection "thorough examination" of harnesses and lanyards as a nominated competent person. It will also provide delegates with an insight into the design, testing and manufacturing processes, as well as practical activities involving inspection and testing of damaged equipment.

Certification

Delegates successfully completing the course will receive a digital certificate of attendance valid for 3 years. Paper certificate and photo ID card can be requested at an additional charge.

Who Should Attend

Those whose work includes a requirement to carry out thorough examination of harnesses and lanyards as a nominated competent person.

Course Entry Criteria
All delegates must be able to certify that they are physically fit and have no medical conditions that might prevent them working at height. (A list of conditions that could affect practical training and work at height are available on request)

It would be beneficial, but not essential for delegates to have previous experience using personal fall protective equipment (harnesses & lanyards). 

All delegates must be 18 years or over.

As a company that is committed to providing high quality services to all our clients, we will always aim to make reasonable adjustments ensuring all individuals receive the required help they need. Click here to learn more

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