Competent Person Practical Inspection & Record Keeping

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Course Overview

This course provides delegates with the knowledge and practical skills required to carry out detailed inspections and record keeping for Personal Fall Protective Equipment (PFPE). It ensures delegates are competent to assess, identify and document the condition and safety of harnesses, lanyards and associated fall protection equipment in accordance with current legislation and standards.

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Course Content

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  Summary of legislation relating to work at height and the detailed inspection (thorough examination) of PFPE

  
  


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  Equipment standards including CE and UKCA marking and traceability

  
  


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  Overview of PFPE categories including work restraint, work position and fall arrest

  
  


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  Characteristics and functions of PFPE including lanyards, dynamic self retracting lanyards, retractable type fall arresters, anchorage slings, connectors and harnesses

  
  


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  Identification of defects and typical damage that occurs to PFPE

  
  


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  Overview of PFPE manufacturing, design and development processes

  
  


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  Equipment traceability and mandatory documentation including declarations or certificates of conformity

  
  


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  Determining if an item of PFPE is fit for purpose and criteria for removing equipment from service including quarantine procedures and preventing further damage

  
  


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  Information required for completing a detailed inspection or thorough examination report

  
  

Practical:

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  Inspecting and thoroughly examining harnesses, lanyards and associated PFPE for signs of degradation or fatal flaws

  
  


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  Recording findings from detailed inspections and thorough examinations

  
  

Equipment Covered During Training:

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  Full body harness

  
  


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  Work position harness

  
  


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  Work position lanyard

  
  


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  Adjustable work restraint lanyard

  
  


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  Adjustable fall arrest lanyard

  
  


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  Double legged fall arrest lanyard

  
  


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  Retractable type fall arrester

  
  


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  Dynamic self retracting lanyard

  
  


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  Anchorage sling flat woven

  
  


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  Anchorage sling round sling construction

  
  

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Who Should Attend?

Individuals responsible for inspecting, maintaining or managing the use of PFPE in the workplace, including safety officers, supervisors and designated competent persons.

Pre Course Entry Requirements

No previous experience required, though a basic understanding of work at height practices is beneficial. Delegates must be physically fit and able to handle inspection equipment safely.