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Competent Person Practical Inspection & Record Keeping

A course that gives greater detail on the inspection of height safety equipment.

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The 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.

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On completion of the course attendees will also gain insight into the design, testing and manufacturing processes, as well as practical activities involving inspection and testing of damaged equipment.

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PRE-COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

  • It is beneficial, but not a requirement for delegates attending the course to have had previous experience using personal fall protective equipment (Harnesses & Lanyards).

  • Delegates must be 18 years and over.

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COURSE SYLLABUS
Theory

  • Summary of Legislation to Work at Height and the Detailed Inspection “Thorough Examination” of Personal Fall Protective Equipment (PFPE) 

  • Equipment Standards – CE (UKCA) Marking and Equipment Traceability 

  • Overview of the categories of work using PFPE – Work Restraint, Work Position and Fall Arrest 

  • Characteristics of PFPE (lanyards, dynamic self-retracting lanyards, retractable type fall arresters, anchorage slings, connectors and harnesses) 

  • Identification of defects & typical damage that occurs to PFPE  

  • Overview of PFPE manufacturing, design and development process  

  • Equipment traceability and mandatory documentation – Declaration/Certificate of Conformity 

  • Determining if an item of PFPE is fit for purpose & criteria for removing an item from service (quarantine procedure, preventing further damage) 

  • Information required to be completed on a detailed inspection “thorough examination” report  

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Practical

  • Inspect/thoroughly examine harnesses, lanyards and associated PFPE for signs of degradation and fatal flaws. 

  • Be able to record the findings of their detailed inspections/thorough examinations 

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Equipment Covered During the Course 

  • 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 – flat woven   

  • Anchorage sling – round sling construction   

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Certification

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

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If you need more details on this course please email hello@youcandoit.training or speak to one of the team on

01782 438813

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