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PPE Kit and Fall Protection Equipment Testing

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is vital to most Work at Height and will protect personnel from potentially hazardous falls. PPE used as part of a Fall Protection System should be visually inspected before each use. A full visual inspection must be carried out once every 6 months, and fully tested for compliance every 12 months by a competent specialist.

‏‏Heightsafe not only supply and install all Working at Height assets, we also provide testing and maintenance services that deliver guaranteed safety for your PPE kit.

It is important to remember that each piece of PPE has a specified life span, and once the PPE Kit has reached its life span it will need to be replaced, regardless of how many times it has been used. It is also important for a PPE register to be in place for all equipment, ready for personnel to inspect.‎

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Testing Frequency and Standards
It is recommended to have your PPE visually inspected every 6 months, and fully tested for compliance every 12 months.

BS EN 365:2004

TIP: don’t forget to complete a pre-use check prior to any Work at Height taking place!
PPE Testing Services
Harnesses

Lanyards

Fall Arrest Blocks

Belts and Work Positioning

Karabiners and Devices

Anchorage

Rope Systems

Rescues and Winches

TIP: Heightsafe recommends that all PPE kit is visually inspected
What to Look For
Tears and cuts to webbing

Excessive wear of webbing or other parts

Weakening of load bearing parts

Broken stitching

Heat or chemical damage

Rusting or damage to fastenings and buckles

Pen marks on webbing

TIP: dangers may be existing under excessive dirt – ensure your PPE and Fall Protection Equipment is clean at all times.

Why Heightsafe?

The UK’s leading Work at Height, Roof Access and Façade Access compliance specialists!

With over 50 years of combined industry experience and a decade of trading, you can focus on core business activity as Heightsafe’s specialist Compliance Testing teams ensure your Work at Height, Roof Access and Façade Access systems are all effectively maintained and remain compliant with regulations. Working nationwide, operative teams are highly skilled and experienced, holding all relevant certifications and receiving regular refresher training to guarantee clients with the best quality results.