Height Safety Equipment Inspector

Upon successful completion of this course, each participant will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment and wallet sized card for:

• PUAEQU001 Prepare, Maintain and Test Response Equipment

This nationally recognised course, Prepare, maintain and test response equipment is aimed to provide participants who are responsible for the inspecting and testing of height safety equipment the skills and knowledge required to competently inspect, test, detect faults and to determine remedial action. 

Our course is based in accordance with the requirements of AS1891.4: Industrial Fall Arrest Systems and Devices – Section 9: Selection, Maintenance and Storage. Current Legislation AS1891.4 requires all height safety equipment (e.g. harnesses, lanyards, fall arrest devices, ropes and slings) be inspected at intervals not exceeding 6 months by a competent person. 

Designed For:
This Unit is for participants who are required to inspect, test and detect faults in height safety equipment and determine the corrective action. 

Pre-Requisites:
There are no pre-requisites for this training but STP recommends that the participant have a current Safe Working at Height certificate.

Assessment:
Participants must have the ability to read and write English and be able to perform practical and theoretical assessment as required.

Course Outline:

• Course introduction and enrolment

• Reference documents / legislation

• Statistics of working at height

• Service & inspection requirements

• How to inspect equipment for damage / suitability

  • Harnesses, Lanyards and Associated Personal Equipment

  • Ropes and Slings

  • Fall Arrest Devices

• Inspection documentation

• Remedial Action

• Assessment of student’s competence