ARCH PPE Inspection training is aimed at safety harness and equipment users who are trained and competent in the use of the equipment which they wish to inspect. This training programme is designed to take account of UK, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland legislation, and can be delivered appropriate to the country in which the client is operating in. At the end of the course participants will be able to:


  1. Complete pre use check on equipment, in a systematic manner and according to manufacturers’ instructions
  2. Inspect items of equipment including safety harnesses, using an inspection sheet, according to the equipment standard.


PPE Inspection – Course Syllabus

  1. Knowledge of current health and safety legislation, approved codes of practice and relevant equipment standards in the UK and, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland
  2. Compliance with equipment manufacturers guidelines and to inspect their equipment at intervals set out in current legislation
  3. Pre-use inspection of items of safety harnesses and fall protection equipment
  4. Thorough Examination oof safety harnesses and fall protection equipment
  5. Equipment management


Course Duration - 1 day

ARCH certification valid for 3 years