Qualified person to test ladders and steps

Schulung zum Sachkundigen zur Prüfung von PSA gegen Absturz
nach DGUV Grundsatz 312-906 (BGG 906)

Testing of PPE against falls from a height (PPE) as an expert

All personal protective equipment against falls from a height (PPE) must be checked and documented at least once a year by an expert in accordance with DGUV 312-906. Every PPE must comply with the relevant regulations for safety and health protection at work.

According to the trade association rules and the DGUV rule 112-198 - Use of personal protective equipment against falls (formerly BGR 198), every company is obliged to have PPE checked at least once a year by an expert to ensure that it is in perfect condition, depending on the conditions of use and the operational conditions .

We train to become experts in testing PPE according to BG rules and DGUV 312-906.

Possible damage to the equipment is shown and explained to the participants in detail. The external or visible defects (e.g. chemical influences, aging, wear and tear, fall indicators) and the internal or non-visible defects are treated and assessed. Damage or defects are explained and assessed in detail on demonstration objects. From this, the participant can then assess recommendations and assessments for further use or discarding of the PPE.

In order to be able to assess the proper condition of personal fall protection equipment, further specific contents are provided in the curriculum, in particular in connection with the use of the equipment.

Training content:
- Tasks and responsibilities by entrepreneurs or employers, supervisors, employees
or users and experts in the selection, provision and use of personal
Protective work equipment
- Recognized rules of technology (relevant legal bases, regulations and standards)
- EU declaration of conformity
- Product labeling
- Instructions for use / safety information the manufacturer
- Systems, their intended use as well as areas of application and use
- Material science
- Defects and damage
- Forces and their effect (e.g. impact forces, test forces), vector forces (e.g. when tensioning ropes)
- Storage, care, lifespan
- Receipt control and registration
- organization the testing and definition of test intervals
- documentation The examination
- Product warnings, Calls for review, product recalls
- References to specialist literature, Manufacturer publications, internet sources
- Final test

Group of participants

Persons who are to be appointed for the expert examination of PPE against falls from a height (PPE)
Entrepreneurs, managers, specialists for occupational safety
All persons who are supposed to carry out annual audits

Requirements for participation according to DGUV principle 312-906

Eligible are people who have reached the age of 18, have sufficient knowledge of the use and handling of personal protective equipment against falls and who can be assumed to reliably perform the tasks assigned to them.
The test can be repeated after 24 hours if it is not passed.

Course fee: € 480.00
Included
Complete catering during the seminar
detailed seminar documents
Certificate of competence / certificate


The course fees are to be paid no later than 3 days before the start of the course. Otherwise, the vertical laboratory has the right to withdraw from the contract without having to provide the agreed service. Your obligation to pay would remain unaffected. Special agreements can be made for short-term bookings.
Travel costs and other ancillary costs (e.g. accommodation) are not included in the course fees
Withdrawal from an event that has already been booked will only be accepted in writing (by post or email).
In the event of cancellation 2 days before the start of the course, the full participation fee is due. If a substitute participant is named, this rule does not apply.
With a booking you declare your consent to this regulation and at the same time confirm that you have taken note of your rights and obligations from the conclusion of the contract.


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