INSPECTION OF PPE – BASIC

The purpose of the training is to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to perform basic inspections of personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with applicable standards:

• Energy absorbers – PN-EN 355
• Helmets – PN-EN 12492, PN-EN 397
• Safety lanyards – PN-EN 354
• Positioning lanyards – PN-EN 358
• Ropes – PN-EN 1891
• Connectors – PN-EN 362
• Safety harnesses – PN-EN 361, PN-EN 358
• Anchorage devices – PN-EN 795/B

Training Program:

1. Competent person
2. Personal protective equipment (PPE)
3. Legislation
4. Material properties and application / Equipment inspection
5. Equipment selection
6. Management systems
7. Periodic inspections
8. Inspection techniques
9. Corrective actions
10. Removal of defective components
11. Storage, cleaning, and maintenance of equipment
12. Summary
13. Theoretical and practical exam

The training authorizes participants to conduct PPE inspections in accordance with PN-EN 365. It covers equipment protecting against falls from height from all manufacturers, provided the manufacturer has not specified otherwise.

Duration: 2 days
Certificate Validity: 3 years

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Demonstration of knowledge in the use and operation of PPE, which will be verified by the instructor.

According to EN 365, a competent person for conducting periodic inspections:

• Is educated in the current requirements regarding periodic inspections, recommendations, and instructions issued by the manufacturer applicable to the specific component, subsystem, or system.Note 1: It is recommended that such a person be capable of identifying and assessing the significance of damage, initiating corrective actions, and possessing the skills and resources necessary to perform them.

  Note 2: It may be necessary for the competent person to undergo training conducted by the manufacturer or their authorized representative in relation to specific personal protective equipment and other equipment, for instance, due to its complexity or modernity, or when critical safety knowledge is required for disassembly, reassembly, or evaluation of PPE and other equipment. Training may need to be repeated due to modifications and the use of newer versions of equipment.

  Note 3: A person may be competent to perform periodic inspections of a specific piece of personal protective equipment or other equipment or may be competent to inspect multiple models.

• Should have an understanding of how the equipment operates, potential defects, wear, etc. They should possess knowledge regarding the use of the equipment mentioned above, if not the exact equipment, then at least something similar in principle of operation.
• Should have experience (theoretical and practical knowledge) allowing them to detect defects and damage as well as assess how serious they are and whether they impact the user’s safety.
• Should have the ability to take appropriate action and must be a person who will decisively determine whether a piece of equipment can be approved for further use.
• Should be authorized by the employer to conduct such inspections, as the employer is responsible for designating a person with the appropriate competence to inspect “height safety” equipment.