PPE Competent Person: 24 Hours
Become a PPE Competent Person with our three-day personal protective equipment training course. This course is designed for professionals working at height and covers the Petzl protocol for examining work-at-height PPE. The Petzl PPE examination protocol can also be applied to similar PPE from other manufacturers.
Topics Covered
The PPE Competent Person Training Course covers essential topics, including:
- Risk assessment and decision-making
- Current legislation regarding PPE management
- Responsibilities of employers and PPE inspectors
- Essential tools and work environment for PPE examination
- Practical skills for identifying defects and maintaining PPE
Standards
Petzl PPE examination protocol
Pre-Requisites
None
Typical Class Size
2 - 6 students
Additional Notes
Target Audience:
- Professionals working at height (tower climbers, rope access technicians, rescue teams, arborists, etc.)
- Recreational users in vertical sports (climbers, cavers, canyoneers, etc.)
- Individuals responsible for PPE examination (self-employed workers, health and safety managers, instructors, supervisors, team leaders, trainers)
- Companies/organizations providing third-party PPE examination services
