Course details

PPE Inspection training is aimed at safety harness and equipment users who are trained and competent in the use of the equipment which they wish to inspect. This training programme is designed to take account of UK, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland legislation, and can be delivered appropriate to the country in which the client is operating in.

At the end of the course participants will be able to:

  • Complete pre use check on equipment, in a systematic manner and according to manufacturers’ instructions
  • Inspect items of equipment including safety harnesses, using an inspection sheet, according to the equipment standard.

PPE Inspection – Course Syllabus

  • Knowledge of current health and safety legislation, approved codes of practice and relevant equipment standards in the UK and, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland
  • Compliance with equipment manufacturers guidelines and to inspect their equipment at intervals set out in current legislation
  • Pre-use inspection of items of safety harnesses and fall protection equipment
  • Thorough Examination oof safety harnesses and fall protection equipment
  • Equipment management

Course Assessment

Practical and written

Certification

ARCH certificate valid for 3 years from assessment date.

Course Cost

Contact ARCH for quote

Admission Requirements

  • Those attending should be medically fit to carry out the practical part of the course and free from medical contra-indications that may prevent them from working safely at height (A list of conditions that could affect practical training and work at height is available on request). Course participants will be required self-certify their medical and physical fitness before commencement of the course.
  • Course participants should also be competent in the use of the equipment they wish to inspect and it is preferred that participants hold valid certification in safety harness use / work at height / confined space access as appropriate.
  • Participants should be aged 18 years or over.
Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Access Rescue Consulting at Height ARCH

Access Rescue Consulting at Height T/A ARCH is a work at height and safety consultancy business supplying specialist height, rescue and safety training, rope access, rescue, safety consultancy, inspection and maintenance packages to the telecommunications, wind energy, industrial and public sectors.

ARCH has been independently audited by the Industrial Rope Access Trade Association (IRATA International), and is a Full IRATA Operator Member Company and Full Trainer Member Company.  ARCH is also a RenewableUK approved training provider and Global Wind Organisation approved training provider for the delivery of safety training for the wind energy industry.

ARCH deliver work height, rescue and safety training at our training facilities in Co. Fermanagh, Belfast, Shannon Airport, and at clients sites across Ireland and UK.  Our IRATA rope access contracting services are delivered across Ireland, UK and internationally.

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