Petzl PPE Competent Person

This course provides training in the thorough examination of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) using the Petzl protocol. Course material is delivered through multi-media presentations, written material and an emphasis on hands-on training. All candidates must successfully complete a written test and practical evaluation. A certificate of completion will be issued upon completion of the training with an expiry of three years.

Learning Objectives

• Risk assessment and associated decision making.

• Potential hazards associated with the use of PPE for protection against falls from height.

• Legislation and current requirements regarding the management of PPE.

• Definition of “competent person.”

• General principles and uses of PPE.

• Employer and PPE inspector responsibilities.

• Understanding a technical notice.

• Principal actions of the examiner: maintenance, returns under warranty, removal of products from service, etc.

• Principal corrective actions: information to provide for the users and/or their management system.

• Necessary tools and work environment to efficiently perform PPE examination.

• Presentation of Petzl Technical Institute PPE examination protocol.

• Pre-use checks, special inspections, thorough examinations, signs and symptoms, significance of any defects, criteria for removal from service.

• Identify defects and damage which would result in the item being removed from service.

• Inspection reporting.

The minimum age requirement is 18 years.