Competent Person Practical Inspection & Record Keeping

Course Aims

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

Competent Person Practical Inspection & Record Keeping - Harnesses & Lanyards

Who Attends

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.

Course Content

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

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

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

Course Duration

This is a 1 day course.

Maximum Candidates

Maximum attendees: 10 candidates

Qualifications Obtained

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

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.

Additional Information

*PLEASE NOTE* all online bookings are provisional until confirmed with you by our training team.

Arrange your course with Sibbald

If pre-scheduled dates are not listed on this page, or if the dates published do not fit your requirement, please contact us as arrangements can be made to suit your needs.

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Dates & Locations

October 2024

Sibbald Park, Blackridge, EH48 3BN

30/10/2024
8
08:30 - 16:30

£220.00

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Competent Person Practical Inspection & Record Keeping - Harnesses & Lanyards