Personal Fall Protection Equipment Examination (PFPE)

Certex provides an in-depth overview of the examination of PFPE (Personal Fall Protection Equipment) and Rope Access Equipment in accordance with the relevant regulations.

This course is designed for inspectors of personal fall protection equipment (PFPE) and rope access equipment as required by the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) and Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) and defines where each regulation would apply. Additionally, the course reviews the requirements of other relevant legislation and looks at the documentation required, and various inspection techniques used.

Equipment Covered:

• Safety harnesses

• Restraint lanyards

• Work positioning lanyards

• Fall arrest lanyards

• Fall arrest attachment sliders – Track systems

• Fall arrest attachment sliders – Wire systems

• Attachment karabiners

• Fibre ropes

• Rope access equipment

• Self-retracting lifelines (SRLs)

It will also cover:

• The role and responsibilities of an examiner / competent person

• Employers’ responsibilities

• Duty holder responsibilities

• Health and safety at work act

• PUWER (SI2306)

• LOLER (SI2307)

• Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 2022 (PPE)

• Working at Height Regulations (WAHR)

• Use of equipment

• Inspections / examinations of equipment

• Reports of thorough examination

• Defect reporting

• Storage of equipment

• Cleaning of equipment

Each course delegate will be expected to complete a theory and practical examination. If successful, a certificate will be issued. This will help the Employer to address certain legal requirements by being able to help demonstrate employee competency. A detailed course handout is also provided for future reference.

Prerequisites

• No prerequisites required.

What participants need to bring

Each participant is required to produce photographic ID on the first day of the course. Failure to do so will result in the participant being unable to attend.

• If this course is held at a Certex UK location, participants will require safety footware

• If the course is to be held on a Client’s site, additional PPE may also be required as specified by the Client’s site safety rules