European Standards dictate that all items of PPE for work at height and all safety systems undergo a periodic examination by a competent person. In addition, in the UK, “BS 8437:2005 Code of practice for selection, use and maintenance of personal fall protection systems and equipment for use in the workplace.” Section 13.1.2 –States “Formal inspection procedures should be put in place by employers to ensure that personal fall protection equipment is given a detailed inspection (“thorough examination”) by a competent person before first use and at intervals not exceeding 6 months (or 3 months where the equipment is used in arduous conditions), and after circumstances liable to
jeopardise safety have occurred.
SpanSet can perform the thorough inspections required by legislation and/or equipment manufacturers. We can also provide training for Competent Persons and therefore the combination of your staff and our services can increase the safety and ensure compliance.