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    Competent Person Practical Inspection & Record Keeping

    This course provides practical training session and assessment covering the thorough examination of harnesses and lanyards.

    £0.00*

    Prices incl. VAT plus shipping costs

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    Course Details

    Product number: SPAN_MOD7W

    This 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. It will also provide delegates with an insight into the design, testing and manufacturing processes, as well as practical activities involving inspection and testing of damaged equipment.
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    Theory 
    • Legislation of Work at Height and Detailed Inspection "Thorough Examination" of Personal Fall Protective Equipment (PFPE) 
    • Equipment standards 
    • Work Restraint, Work Position and Fall Arrest categories of working using PFPE. 
    • Manufacturing, design and development process of PFPE 
    • Mandatory documentation and equipment traceability 
    • Knowledge of if PFPE is fit for purpose and when to remove it from service (preventing further damage and quarantine procedures) 
    • How to complete a detailed inspection "thorough examination" report
    Practical 
    • Examination of harnesses, lanyards and associated PFPE for signs of fatal flaws and degradation
    • Delegates record their findings of their inspections/examinations
    Equipment covered during training
    • 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   
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    Those whose work includes a requirement to carry out thorough examination of harnesses and lanyards as a nominated competent person.

    Course Entry Criteria
    All delegates must be able to certify that they are physically fit and have no medical conditions that might prevent them working at height. (A list of conditions that could affect practical training and work at height are available on request)

    It would be beneficial, but not essential for delegates to have previous experience using personal fall protective equipment (harnesses & lanyards). 

    All delegates must be 18 years or over.

    As a company that is committed to providing high quality services to all our clients, we will always aim to make reasonable adjustments ensuring all individuals receive the required help they need. Click here to learn more

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    Delegates successfully completing the course will receive a digital certificate of attendance valid for 3 years. Paper certificate and photo ID card can be requested at an additional charge.
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    • Who Should Attend

    • Certification

    This 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. It will also provide delegates with an insight into the design, testing and manufacturing processes, as well as practical activities involving inspection and testing of damaged equipment.
    Theory 
    • Legislation of Work at Height and Detailed Inspection "Thorough Examination" of Personal Fall Protective Equipment (PFPE) 
    • Equipment standards 
    • Work Restraint, Work Position and Fall Arrest categories of working using PFPE. 
    • Manufacturing, design and development process of PFPE 
    • Mandatory documentation and equipment traceability 
    • Knowledge of if PFPE is fit for purpose and when to remove it from service (preventing further damage and quarantine procedures) 
    • How to complete a detailed inspection "thorough examination" report
    Practical 
    • Examination of harnesses, lanyards and associated PFPE for signs of fatal flaws and degradation
    • Delegates record their findings of their inspections/examinations
    Equipment covered during training
    • 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   
    Those whose work includes a requirement to carry out thorough examination of harnesses and lanyards as a nominated competent person.

    Course Entry Criteria
    All delegates must be able to certify that they are physically fit and have no medical conditions that might prevent them working at height. (A list of conditions that could affect practical training and work at height are available on request)

    It would be beneficial, but not essential for delegates to have previous experience using personal fall protective equipment (harnesses & lanyards). 

    All delegates must be 18 years or over.

    As a company that is committed to providing high quality services to all our clients, we will always aim to make reasonable adjustments ensuring all individuals receive the required help they need. Click here to learn more

    Delegates successfully completing the course will receive a digital certificate of attendance valid for 3 years. Paper certificate and photo ID card can be requested at an additional charge.
    Book Now
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