PSA expertise course according to DGUV 312-906 (BGG 906)

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


Testing of PPE against falls from a height (PPE) as an expert
Training to become an expert in testing PPE against falls according to DGUV principle 312-906 (BGG 906)

Training to become an expert in testing PPE against falls according to DGUV principle 312-906 (BGG 906)

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 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, employeesor users and experts in the selection, provision and use of personal protective 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 (net)
Included
detailed seminar documents
Certificate of competence / certificate


Attachment points according to DIN EN 795 type A, C and D must not be checked by experts according to DGUV principle 312-906.



Due to the current Corona situation, there are currently no further training courses.
We hope to see you again next year with new appointments.

Registration for the specialist course DGUV Principle 32-906

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