COURSE DESCRIPTION
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) has to fulfil high requirements and standards. This will prevent users from risks and hazards in the workplace. With high quality of manufacturing conforming to standards and the correct usage of PPE, the correct and periodic check of the equipment is an important part of safety. The periodic inspections must be performed by a competent person.
DETAILS
Language: Italian, French, Spanish, English, German, Dutch, Swedish.
Number of participants: max 10 people
Duration: 1 day / 8 hours + estimated time for theoretical exam (45 min)
TRAINING LOCATIONS
In house: the training can take place in different Skylotec certified training centers globally. Two locations are present in Italy:
- via Torchio, 9 / 24034 Cisano Bergamasco (BG);
- via Garibaldi, 20 / 36034 Malo (VI).
Onsite: The training can also be also delivered directly at customerĀ“s facilities globally.
TARGET GROUP
Delegates which want to carry out the duties of a competent persons to inspect category III PPE according to national and international regulations.
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 18 years old.
- Reliable according to their delegated tasks.
- Experienced and knowledge in using PPE and working with PPE.
- To be in good physical condition, according to the international or national legislation.
- Do not be in health conditions that prevent safe work nor be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
LEARNING CONTENT
- Participants know the occupational health and safety requirements, norms and standards according to the use of PPE.
- The participants have an overview about the rules and standards according to working at heights and they have also an overview about the important standards and rules of checking PPE.
- Participants know the different materials used for PPE and their characteristics.
- Participants know how to use the different equipment and are able to identify the main problems and defects while using and after using the equipment.
- The participants know how to use and check PPE soft goods for example harnesses, ropes, lanyards, shock absorbers, slings and hardware for example descenders, rope clamps and all equipment for which the manufacturers have given the clearance to be checked by a competent person.
- The participants know which equipment they are allowed to check and that they are not allowed to change, open, or repair PPE.
- The participants know how to document the inspection properly.
CERTIFICATE AND VALIDITY PERIOD
- For the on-site course unlimited validity.
- A refresher is recommended after a period of 2 years.
- For the online seminar there is 1 year certificate validity.