PPE Inspector

In a professional work environment, PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) must be inspected each year by a competent person. This inspection allows only reliable PPE to be kept in service. The depth of this training comes from the instructors’ expertise in product knowledge and the student exercises on a wide variety of damaged PPE (very complete kits and in-depth analysis by material type: textiles, plastics, metals). Passing the tests leads to obtaining a PPE Inspector certificate, to be renewed every 3 years minimum (see Refresher Training). This qualitative training (3 days) provides an excellent understanding of material wear, of the legislative framework and helps the development of good habits for the inspector.

Goal(s) of the training
The training aims to convey a very precise inspection protocol, developed by Petzl, enabling good PPE inspection. This protocol can be used on non-Petzl products that share common characteristics. Thanks to this training, participants are able to precisely identify potential damage to PPE (even if nearly invisible). The training reviews Petzl PPE by product range and material type: textiles, plastics, metals.

Targeted skills
When this training is over the student will be able to:
• Know and apply the regulations related to PPE tracking
• Inspect PPE using Petzl’s methodology
• Identify wear and defects that require PPE to be retired
• Write inspection reports

Target group:
• Professionals (independent or employees), association leaders:
– Persons responsible for inspecting fall protection PPE, park PPE managers
– Trainers of people using PPE
• PTP (Petzl Technical Partner)