Competent person
for testing PPE against falls
according to DGUV Principle 312-906,
DGUV I 212-515
In many industrial and construction sectors, including cleaning and repair work on facades, wearing personal protective equipment against falls from height (PPE) is essential. Every employee covered by statutory accident insurance must use it when there is a risk of falling, if other technical or organizational forms of fall protection are not possible. Similarly, principle 312-906 of the German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV) stipulates that every company must have a qualified person capable of inspecting existing PPE against falls from height. The LTS Academy keeps you and your employees up-to-date on this topic, enabling you to carry out the legally required and recurring inspections of fall protection equipment yourself.
Checking personal protective equipment (PPE) against falls can save lives in case of doubt.
Regardless of whether personal protective equipment against falls from height (PPE) is designed as a fall arrest or restraint system, its inspection must ensure that the components, such as harnesses, anchor points, and connecting elements, function correctly together. As a qualified person for inspecting PPE against falls from height, you must ensure that there are no signs of wear or hidden damage that could pose a risk to life and limb. You must also be able to assess the impact forces that occur during normal operation and, if necessary, instruct users on the proper use of the protective equipment.
Competent person for the inspection of personal protective equipment against falls: Training content and services
Zum Thema PSA gegen Absturz vermittelt unser Lehrgang Ihnen folgende Inhalte:
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Rechtliche Grundlagen (Grundgesetz, ArbschG)
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Aufgaben, Rechte und Pflichten von Befähigten Personen für PSA gegen Absturz
(BetrSichV §2; ArbschG §7; TRBS 1203, BetrSichV Anhang 2, 3.2;
DGUV Grundsatz 312-906 und DGUV I 212-515)
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Haftungsfragen im Schadensfall
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Vorschriften und Regeln verstehen lernen
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Festlegung von Prüffristen anhand der Gefährdungsbeurteilung
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CE-Bestimmungen bei der "Altmaschinen"-Regelung
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Arten, Aufbau und Werkstoffe der Arbeitsmittel
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Physikalische Grundbegriffe
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Erkennen von Mängeln / Ablegereife
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Lagerung von Arbeitsmitteln
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Durchführung von UVV-Prüfungen anhand praktischer Beispiele
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Inhalte der Sicht-, Funktions- und Wirkungsprüfung
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Dokumentation von Prüfungen
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Tipps zum Anpassen und Erstellen individueller Prüfprotokolle für PSA
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Abschlussprüfung in Theorie
Requirements:
In order to be able to carry out the UVV inspection of PPE against falls or to become a qualified person for the inspection of PPE against falls, you need a completed technical vocational training or other technical qualification that enables you to inspect and assess the fall protection, as well as demonstrable practical experience with the equipment (see 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
20 plaque base carriers
40 inspection stickers (with free space for entering the inspector's number)
Up to three UVV modules (examiner qualifications) can be completed in advance via e-learning on the day of the course.
If you not only want to professionally prepare for the accident prevention regulations (UVV) inspection for fall protection, but also, for example, become a qualified person for inspecting ladders and steps , as well as a UVV inspector for fixed ladders , then the LTS Academy makes it easy to achieve all of this in one go. You'll receive e-learning modules from us in advance, allowing you to comprehensively prepare for the UVV inspection on personal protective equipment (PPE) as well as the other selected training topics, including the relevant legal regulations. On the day of the in-person training, you'll be so well-prepared that you can quickly and easily handle the corresponding question and answer sessions.
Occupational safety has many facets –
just like the LTS Academy program
Thanks to the LTS Academy, you can quickly and comprehensively train to become a qualified person for the inspection of personal protective equipment against falls from height. But that's not all. Whether you want to further your education in closely related areas, such as becoming a qualified person for accident prevention inspections in scaffolding to prevent falls there as well – or whether you'd prefer to focus on accident prevention inspections of mobile elevating work platforms – the LTS Academy has you covered. Looking to expand your skills? You're sure to find the right training program for you at the LTS Academy. Feel free to contact us, as we're also happy to assist you with any questions you may have regarding occupational health and safety.