• Ensure Compliance with the Work at Height Regulations: Meet the legal requirements by ensuring that all personal fall protection equipment (PFPE) is suitable, maintained, and inspected to support safe work at height.

• Ensure LOLER and PUWER Compliance: Comply with the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) by ensuring that all work equipment, including fall protection systems where applicable, is safe, properly maintained, and regularly inspected.

• Demonstrate Competence: Acquire the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to support competency in conducting thorough examinations and pre-use inspections, in accordance with legal requirements.

• Promote a Safer Workplace: Fulfil your duty as an employer by implementing safe systems of work at height and ensuring that all personnel using fall protection equipment are properly trained and qualified.

• PFPE Inspectors: Gain a clear understanding of the requirements and procedures for conducting thorough examinations in line with UK legislation.

• PFPE Users: Learn how to identify risks and defects, and carry out effective pre-use inspections to ensure equipment safety.

• Site Managers: Enhance awareness of legal responsibilities, safety obligations, and risk management related to working at height.

• Procurement Personnel: Develop knowledge of the different types of PFPE to support informed and compliant purchasing decisions.

• Sales Professionals: Improve understanding of PFPE and key benefits to better support client needs and sales conversations.

• Demonstrate Regulatory Knowledge: Understand and apply relevant legislation and regulations governing PFPE.

• Understand Key Responsibilities: Identify and explain the roles and responsibilities of personnel involved in the examination of PFPE.

• Recognise Equipment Types: Develop knowledge of various type of PFPE and their intended applications.

• Apply Correct Terminology: Accurately interpret and use terminology and definitions associated with PFPE and examinations.

• Understand Working at Height Practices: Understand the control measures established by legislation to ensure the ongoing safety and integrity of PFPE.

• Conduct Pre-Use Inspections: Perform effective pre-use inspections to identify obvious defects or issues before operation.

• Carry Out Thorough Examinations: Conduct Thorough Examinations on a range of PFPE in line with current standards and best practices.

• Identify and Report Defects: Recognise common defects in PFPE and follow correct reporting procedures.

• Complete Documentation: Accurately complete reports of thorough examination and any required supporting documentation.

• LOLER - Lifting Equipment and Lifting Operations Regulations

• PUWER - Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations

• Health and Safety at work Act 1974

• The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (MHSAW) 1999

• Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 2022 (PPE)

• Working at Height Regulations (WAHR)

• Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC

• Supply of Machinery Safety Regulations

• Approved Codes of Practice

• British and International Standards

• Harmonised European Standards

• HSE Guidance

Equipment Covered

• Safety harnesses

• Restraint lanyards

• Work positioning lanyards

• Fall arrest lanyards

• Fall arrest attachment sliders – Rail systems

• Fall arrest attachment sliders – Wire systems

• Attachment karabiners

• Fibre ropes

• Rope access equipment

• Self-retracting lifelines (SRLs)

Additional Criteria Covered

• Management of Equipment

• Storage & Cleaning

• Uses of equipment

• Dropped Objects

• Risks

Course Content

• To view the full course content please download the Course Information Sheet.

Each participant must pass a theory assessment to demonstrate a solid understanding of the course content.

They must also successfully carry out thorough examinations on multiple items of equipment and complete detailed inspection reports based on their findings.

There are no prerequisites to attend this course.

Contact Hours Inclusive of Breaks: 14

Total Days: 2

Course Timing: 9am - 4pm (End times can vary depending on course participant numbers and experience)

Arrival Time: Course participants should arrive at 8.45am prompt.

Please ensure you wear safety boots when attending this training course.

For those attending training at the Certex Training Academy, all other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided. However, you are welcome to bring your own PPE if you prefer.

If the training is being conducted at your company's site, please consult your employer regarding the specific PPE requirements in accordance with your company's site safety policy.

For a detailed list of PPE used during this training, please download the Course Information Sheet.

Location: Certex Training Academy

• Minimum: 1

• Maximum: 8

Location: Customer site

• Minimum: 6 (Less people may attend but this is the minimum number of people we charge for to attend your own company premises).

• Maximum: 8

Three Years

ID

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 participate.

Acceptable Forms of ID:

• Photo Driving Licence

• Passport

PPE

Please attend this training course wearing safety boots.

All other PPE will be provided however you are welcome to bring your own if preferred.

If the training is being conducted at your company's site, please consult your employer regarding the specific PPE requirements in accordance with your company's site safety policy.