PPE inspection
Inspection of fall protection carried out by ’competent person’
We make it easy for you and your company to carry out the annual inspection of fall protection equipment; all you need to do is: fill out the form above, or contact us directly and we’ll take care of the rest!
We have trained inspectors to check your equipment whether it is Petzl, Skylotec, Lyon, Checkmate or any other brand, in our PPE workshop or on site. We are also authorised to inspect specialised equipment such as TSL kits.
The equipment is of course documented so that everything can be followed up. We use Paper trail, a web-based inspection and documentation system for PPE inspections. With Papertrail, you can keep track of all gadgets that have been inspected and they can be easily found. The system also reminds you when the next inspection is approaching.
If you need advice before booking your inspection, you are welcome to book a digital meeting with our PPE expert.
Annual inspection of fall protection equipment
Personal fall protection equipment should be inspected by a competent person at least every 12 months or at the interval specified in the manufacturer's instructions for use.
Even PPE used privately should be inspected annually but is not subject to the same requirements. The inspection is done to ensure that your and your co-workers' equipment provides protection in accordance with the manufacturer's manual and intended use.
PPE can include, for example, helmets, harnesses, ropes, slings, carbines, and fall arrest devices, but also larger equipment such as rope blocks, tripods and fixed fall protection systems.
In addition to the annual check, the daily check is just as important, if not more, it saves many lives every year. Always make sure to inspect and check your own or borrowed equipment before starting your work.
If you would like to learn more about the use of personal fall protection equipment, we have together with SIS (the Swedish Institute for Standards), manufacturers and other companies in the industry have developed a documents for guidance.
If you want to carry out the company's inspection yourself we offer the necessary training. You can also learn more about how to use the Papertrail documentation system.
How much does the inspection cost?
The price is based on the time it takes to carry out the inspection of the fall protection equipment and the hourly rate is normally 800 SEK (ex VAT).
Price examples:
Inspection of fall protection kit with helmet, harness, support lines and fall arrestor takes about 1 hour = 800 SEK (ex VAT).
If you need advice before booking your inspection, you are welcome to book a digital meeting with our PPE expert.
Frequently asked questions about PPE inspection
Personal fall protection equipment shall be inspected by a competent person at least once a year and checked by the user before each use.
A person with proven training, experience and knowledge to identify risks, assess equipment condition and make safe decisions. Our training ensures you have the right competences for annual "competent person" inspections.
Yes. Personal fall protection equipment must be checked by the user before each use and inspected by a competent person at least once a year. We can help you with the inspection, or train your staff to carry it out themselves.
The lifespan of a harness in good condition varies between manufacturers but is often 5-10 years when used and stored correctly. Harnesses should be discarded if they fall and must be inspected and approved at least once a year.
