The course is intended for those who are required to carry out and record a detailed inspection or "thorough examination" of harnesses and lanyards as a nominated competent person.

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.

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  

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.

This course is aimed at delegates who must carry out and record detailed inspection or "thorough examination" of harnesses and lanyards as nominated competent persons.

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 and older and have good spoken and written English.

Delegates who successfully complete the course will receive a Spanset digital certificate of attendance valid for 3 years.