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Competent person
for testing loading ramps


in accordance with DGUV R 108-006, DGUV G 308-007

UVV Prüfer Laderampen

The term "loading ramps" encompasses both power-operated and manually operated loading bridges and mobile ramps for loading and unloading vehicles. Loading bridges, as defined by DGUV Regulation 108-006, also include loading platforms and loading rails. Loading bridges are also referred to as dock levelers, movable loading ramps, adapter ramps, or loading plates. In contrast, tail lifts (truck tail lifts) are classified as lifting platforms, which must be inspected according to DGUV Principle 308-002.

Become a qualified person for loading ramps – with the LTS Academy

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According to DGUV Principle 308-007 and DGUV Rule 108-006, all loading ramps, bridges, walkways, and rails used in loading operations must be regularly inspected to ensure they are in perfect working order. However, this safety inspection (UVV) may not be carried out by just anyone, but only by a qualified person for loading ramps. Would you like to save yourself the costs and effort associated with hiring an external expert for inspections at your company? Then the LTS Academy is the right place for you! As experienced partners in occupational health and safety, we offer nationwide in-house training courses for you and your employees to become qualified persons for permanently installed and mobile loading ramps and bridges , enabling you to professionally inspect this equipment yourself.

UVV Prüfung Verladerampen

As a qualified person, you can professionally inspect loading ramps thanks to this content and these services:

  • Legal basis (Basic Law, Employment Protection Act)

  • Tasks, rights and duties of competent persons

    • Industrial Safety Ordinance

    • TRBS 1203 – Persons qualified to perform testing

    • TRBS 1201 – Inspections and checks of work equipment and installations requiring monitoring

  • Liability issues in the event of damage

  • Learn to understand regulations and rules

  • Determining inspection intervals based on the risk assessment

  • CE regulations under the "old machinery" regulation

  • Types, structure and materials of work equipment

  • Basic physical concepts

  • Identifying defects

  • Storage of work equipment

  • Conducting UVV inspections using practical examples

  • Contents of the visual, functional and impact test

  • Documentation of examinations

  • Tips for adapting and creating individual UVV inspection reports for loading ramps

  • Final exam in theory

Requirements:

In order to be able to carry out the necessary UVV inspection of loading ramps as a competent person, you need a completed technical vocational training or other technical qualification that enables you to inspect and assess the work equipment, as well as demonstrable practical experience with the work equipment (TRBS1203).

Dates and course locations:

Our UVV (accident prevention regulations) inspector training courses are offered both in person and as live online courses . Information on upcoming dates and the registration form can be found here .

Our services at a glance:

  • Approved training by the employers' liability insurance association

  • You will receive a certificate confirming your successful completion of the course.

  • Our preliminary e-learning module allows for up to 3 examiner qualifications per course day.

  • Newsletter service for changes to laws or regulations

  • Easy-to-understand teaching materials

  • Examiner starter kit:

    • Test stamp with test number

    • Certificate of competence including own examiner number (optionally with passport photo & company logo)

    • USB medium "Lanyard with ID card holder for wearing around the neck" containing all documents, checklists and regulations for your auditing activities

    • Folder containing all regulations

    • 40 plaque base carriers

    • 40 inspection stamps (with blank space for entering the inspector's number)

UVV Verladerampen

Does your company use not only loading ramps but also other equipment that requires regular inspection by a qualified person – and for which you or your employees would like to receive training? Then we have good news for you: Thanks to our flexible blended learning concept, you can dedicate your training day to two other pieces of equipment in addition to loading ramps, for example, becoming a qualified person for lifting equipment or a qualified person for mobile elevating work platforms. or further training with another expert. You can find an overview of possible modules here . If your desired work tool is not listed or you are unsure which module it falls under, please simply contact us – we will be happy to assist you personally.

Before the actual training day, we will provide you with a corresponding e-learning module for each booked training tool, in which we will teach you the most important basics of the respective subject area as well as the relevant examination regulations. This way you are optimally prepared and can get the most out of your course!

Take three examiner qualifications simultaneously in one training day – thanks to blended learning.

Have you already attended one of our UVV inspector training courses? Then you can find the dates for our advanced training courses here:

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