Periodic Inspection of Fall Protection PPE: VAX014 - V2 (250714) - EN - ©petzl Petzl Solutions

Periodic inspection
of fall protection PPE
PETZL SOLUTIONS VAX014 - V2 (250714) - EN - ©Petzl

Training program - day 1
9.00 • Welcome
• Training program
• Petzl presentation
• Theory:
1. Training objectives
2. Introduction to the use of fall protection PPE
3. Legislative organization
4. Principles of risk analysis and precautionary measures
5. PPE inspection regulations
6. Definition and prerogatives of a person who is competent in PPE inspection
7. The safety register
8. Creation and marketing of PPE
9. General principles for work at height
10. Sport techniques
11. Physics of a fall
PETZL SOLUTIONS - Periodic inspection of fall protection PPE VAX014 - V2 (250714) - EN - ©Petzl 2
Training program - day 1 (cont.)
12.30 • Lunch
14.00 12. Inspection protocol for Petzl PPE

13. Managing Petzl PPE (maintenance, storage...)
- Technical notice & Product Experience
- Lifetime, marking & identification, guarantee
- Storage & transport, quarantine zone
- Destruction of unfit PPE, retirement
14. Detailed inspections using the Petzl protocol:
- Plastic products: helmets
- Metal products: connectors
17.30 • Evaluation and feedback
9.00 14. Detailed inspections using the Petzl protocol

- Textile products: harnesses, slings
- Metal products: pulleys
12.30 • Lunch
14.00 14. Detailed inspections using the Petzl protocol:

- Textile products: energy absorbers, ropes
- Metal products: descenders
17.30 • Debrief
9.00
14. Detailed inspections using the Petzl protocol
- Metal products: ascenders, mobile fall arresters
• Written test, procedure & criteria
12.30 • Lunch
14.00 • Practical test, procedure & criteria

- Practical test
- Summary of results & individual debrief
17.30 15. Group debrief, conclusion & end of training
Petzl presentation
Access
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1.
Training objectives
1. Training objectives
• To be capable of performing a pre-use check, inspections and thorough

examinations, in accordance with the Petzl inspection protocol.
• To be capable of identifying damage and defects that require product

retirement.
2.
Introduction to the use
of fall protection PPE
What must be observed

in order to properly use
fall protection PPE?
What must be observed in order to properly use fall protection PPE?
Follow the Periodically

Use the proper Manage
recommendations Comply with rules inspect all
PPE for the maintenance
in the Technical and regulations equipment (PPE
environment and storage
Notice and non PPE)
3.
Legislative organization
OSHA
With the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Congress created the.Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to assure safe and healthful working conditions for
working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training.
In addition to Federal OSHA, 27 US states have state OSHA
Outside Europe
legislation
The European parliament has more than 700 European members,

representing 380 million voters from 28 states.
Together the member countries exchange in the European Parliament and

create European directives and regulations, setting common goals.
European The member states are obliged to implement the directives in their
legislation countries, incorporating them into their national regulations.
National
legislation
4.
Principles of risk
analysis and
precautionary measures
Why do we inspect fall

protection PPE?
Why do we inspect fall protection PPE?

Inspecting fall protection PPE is part of the response to risk analysis and precautionary
measures.
This action, which is essential for proper functioning in the safety chain, complements all actions
taken to optimize user safety (equipment selection, training, instructions, organization ...).
Outside Europe
legislation
Why do we inspect fall protection PPE?

The European DIRECTIVE 89/391/ EEC of 12 June 1989 on the
introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and
health of workers at work
OSHA 1910.132(f)(1)
European The employer shall provide training to each employee who is required by this section
legislation to use PPE. Each such employee shall be trained to know at least the following:
When PPE is necessary
What PPE is necessary
How to properly don, doff, adjust, and wear PPE
The limitations of the PPE
The proper care, maintenance, useful life and disposal of the PPE
National
legislation
For you, what is the difference

between hazard and risk?
For you, what is the difference between hazard and risk?

Hazards are naturally present in our daily lives. By hazard, we mean all potential sources
of an accident, : work materials, equipment, methods or means of progress in all aspects of
verticality...

Risk is the chance, high or low, that somebody may be harmed by the hazard.

Risk assessment is the process of evaluating risks to workers’ safety and health from
workplace hazards. It is a systematic examination of all aspects of work that considers:
- what could cause injury or harm

- whether the hazards could be eliminated and, if not,
- what preventive or protective measures are, or should be, in place to control the risks.
5.
PPE inspection
regulations
When should you conduct

a thorough examination of your fall
protection PPE?
Who does this inspection?
When should you conduct a thorough examination of your fall

protection PPE? Who does this inspection?
Four levels of PPE inspection:
PPE inspection,
Daily inspection:
detailed inspection. After a significant Specific
before, during and
Such as a fall, event... inspection
after use
rescue etc
Required by
Competent Competent
User the equipment
person person
manufacturer
Which legal texts are concerned?
OSHA
With the.Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Congress
created the.Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
to assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and
women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training
In addition to OSHA there are multiple voluntary standards such as ANSI,

NFPA, CSA, CWA, etc, that advise on PPE inspeciton.
Outside Europe
legislation

The European Directive 89/656/EEC of 30 November 1989
on the minimum health and safety requirements for the use by workers of
personal protective equipment at the workplace
Excerpt: article 4 point 6

European "Personal protective equipment shall be provided free of charge by
legislation the employer, who shall ensure its good working order and
satisfactory hygienic condition by means of the necessary
maintenance , repair and replacements."
OSHA 1910
1910.132(a) Application. Protective equipment, including personal protective
equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices,
and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided,
used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable
condition wherever it is necessary by reason of
hazards of processes or environment, chemical
hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical
irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing
National
injury or impairment in the function of any part of the
legislation
body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact.
What to do in the absence

of PPE regulations?
What to do in the absence of PPE regulations?

Follow the manufacturer recommendations included in the Technical Notice (which must be
furnished with new product).
Petzl recommends an inspection at least once every 12 months.

To help maintain product traceability, do not remove any markings or
labels.
Product inspection
In addition to the inspection before each use, a detailed inspection must be carried out by a
competent inspector.
The frequency of the detailed inspection must be governed by applicable legislation, and the type
and the intensity of use.
6.
Definition and
perogatives of a person
who is competent
in PPE inspection
Who is competent in detailed PPE

inspection for a given field of work?
What is a person who is competent in detailed PPE inspection in the

field of work?
EN 365:2004 standards
excerpt from the standard (recommendation for working)
competent person for periodic examination:

"Person who is knowledgeable of the current periodic examination
requirements, recommendations and instructions issued by the
European
manufacturer applicable to the relevant component, subsystem or
legislation
system"
Periodic inspection:
"act of periodically carrying out an in-depth examination of the PPE or
other equipment for defects, e.g. damage or wear"
No destructive testing, only with the means at your disposal

(visual and tactile).
6. Definition and perogatives of a person who is competent in PPE inspection
What is a competent person?
EN 365:2004 standards
excerpt from the standard (recommendation for working)
competent person for periodic examination

Note 1
"This person should be capable of identifying and assessing the significance of
defects, should initiate the corrective action to be taken and should have the necessary
skills and resources to do so."
Note 2
"A competent person may need to be trained by the manufacturer or his authorised
representative on specific PPE or other equipment, e.g. due to its complexity or innovation,
or where safety critical knowledge is needed in the dismantling, reassembly, or assessment
of the PPE or other equipment, and may need to have that training updated due to
modifications and upgrades."
Note 3
"A person may be competent to carry out periodic examinations on one particular model of
PPE or other equipment or may be competent to examine several models."
6. Definition and perogatives of a person who is competent in PPE inspection
What is a competent person?
ANSI Z359.0
A competent person is an individual designated by the employer to be
responsible for the immediate supervision, implementation, and monitoring
of the employer’s managed fall protection program who,
through training and knowledge, is capable of identifying, evaluating,
and addressing existing and potential fall hazards, and who has the
employer’s authority to take prompt corrective action with regard to
such hazards
National
legislation
7.
The safety register
To ensure the traceability of PPE, it is essential to create a safety register.
When choosing a PPE management system, there are several options for creating and managing
the safety register:
- Digital format.
- Paper format
This register must be available to inspection authorities.
Two methods for managing PPE
Individual management Lot management
VÉRIFICATION D'EPI VÉRIFICATION D'EPI
Fiche de suivi Fiche de suivi

Cette fiche permet d'enregistrer Cette fiche permet d'enregistrer
En plus des vérifications courantes à chaque utilisation, un EPI doit régulièrement subir une vérification les résultats de la vérification En plus des vérifications courantes à chaque utilisation, un EPI doit régulièrement subir une vérification les résultats de la vérification
approfondie, réalisée par une personne compétente. d'un EPI. approfondie, réalisée par une personne compétente. d'un EPI.
Petzl recommande une vérification tous les 12 mois et après tout événement exceptionnel dans la vie du produit. Conservez cette fiche en version Petzl recommande une vérification tous les 12 mois et après tout événement exceptionnel dans la vie du produit. Conservez cette fiche en version
papier ou imprimée. papier ou imprimée.
• La vérification d’un EPI doit être réalisée avec la notice technique fournie par le fabricant. • La vérification d’un EPI doit être réalisée avec la notice technique fournie par le fabricant.
Télécharger la notice sur PETZL.COM Télécharger la notice sur PETZL.COM
ZIG ZAG ZIG ZAG

Identification de l'utilisateur Identification de l'EPI Identification de l'utilisateur Identification de l'EPI
Nom Modèle Nom Modèle
Adresse N° de série Adresse N° de série
Identifiant Année de fabrication Identifiant Année de fabrication
Date d'achat Date d'achat
Date de première utilisation Date de première utilisation
Fabricant : Petzl, ZI Cidex 15A - 38920 Crolles - France Fabricant : Petzl, ZI Cidex 15A - 38920 Crolles - France
1. Antécédents connus du produit Légende 1. Antécédents connus du produit Légende
• Conditions d’utilisation : • Conditions d’utilisation :

Bon état (A) Bon état (A)
État à surveiller (AS) État à surveiller (AS)
Action à effectuer (AR) Action à effectuer (AR)
• Événement exceptionnel lors de l'utilisation (exemples : chute ou arrêt d’une chute, utilisation ou • Événement exceptionnel lors de l'utilisation (exemples : chute ou arrêt d’une chute, utilisation ou
stockage à températures extrêmes, modification hors des ateliers du fabricant...) : Ne pas utiliser, rebuter (R) stockage à températures extrêmes, modification hors des ateliers du fabricant...) : Ne pas utiliser, rebuter (R)
2. Observations préalables 2. Observations préalables

• Vérifiez la présence et la lisibilité du numéro de série et du marquage CE. • Vérifiez la présence et la lisibilité du numéro de série et du marquage CE.
• Vérifiez que la durée de vie du produit n’est pas dépassée. • Vérifiez que la durée de vie du produit n’est pas dépassée.
• Comparez avec un appareil neuf l’absence de modification ou perte d’un élément. • Comparez avec un appareil neuf l’absence de modification ou perte d’un élément.
3. État du levier de déblocage 3. État du levier de déblocage

• Vérifiez l’état du levier de déblocage (marques, déformations, écrasement, craquelures...). • Vérifiez l’état du levier de déblocage (marques, déformations, écrasement, craquelures...).
• Vérifiez l’usure provoquée par le passage de la corde. • Vérifiez l’usure provoquée par le passage de la corde.
• Si l'usure est prononcée, effectuez le test de blocage sur corde détaillé à l'étape 7. • Si l'usure est prononcée, effectuez le test de blocage sur corde détaillé à l'étape 7.
• Vérifiez l’efficacité du ressort de rappel. • Vérifiez l’efficacité du ressort de rappel.
VÉRIFICATION D'EPI - Fiche de suivi - ZIGZAG D22 (010113) 1/2 VÉRIFICATION D'EPI - Fiche de suivi - ZIGZAG D22 (010113) 1/2
The contents of the safety register

Identification record (EN 365:2004 standard, excerpt from the European standard).
Advice shall be given that a record is kept for each component, subsystem and system.
The record should contain headings for and spaces to allow entry of the following details:
a) product, (e.g. full body harness), model and type/identification and its trade name;
b) name and contact details of the manufacturer or supplier;
c) means of identification, which could be the batch or serial number;
d) where applicable, the year of manufacture or life expiry date, (refer to 3.2.2 y));
e) date of purchase;
f) any other information as necessary, e.g. maintenance and frequency of use;
g) date first put into use;
h) history of periodic examinations and repairs, to include:
1) d
ates and details of each periodic examination and repair, and the name and signature of the
competent person who carried out the periodic examination or repair;
2) next due date for periodic examination.
How long must I keep my

inspection records after the
product is physically destroyed?
How long must I keep my inspection records after the product

is physically destroyed?
Timespan not specified in the European Directive.
Refer to your national legislation.
Ex: in France records must be kept for 5 years.
European
legislation
National
legislation
What to do in the absence of PPE

regulations?
What to do in the absence of PPE regulations?
The product's Technical Notice give you the necessary information to

create the safety record.
The results of inspections should be recorded by:

- Type of equipment.
- Model.
- Manufacturer.
- Serial/batch number or individual number.
- Dates: manufacture, purchase, first use, next periodic inspections.
- Notes: defects, comments.
- Name and signature of the inspector.
- Decision on the product: fit/unfit.
Petzl recommends a detailed inspection at least once every 12 months.
8.
Creation
and marketing of PPE
What is PPE?
What is PPE?
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) reduces employee exposure to

hazards when engineering and administrative controls are not feasible
or effective in reducing these exposures to acceptable levels.
Employers are required to determine if PPE should be used to protect
their workers.
Outside Europe
legislation
What is PPE?
PPE is Personal Protective Equipment.
Definition:
"For the purposes of this Directive, PPE shall mean any device or appliance
designed to be worn or held by an individual for protection against one or more
European health and safety hazards."
legislation
The European Directive 89/686 EEC of 21 December 1989 on the
approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to personal
protective equipment
National
legislation
What is PPE?
The European Directive 89/686 EEC of 21 December 1989 on the approximation of the laws of
the Member States relating to personal protective equipment.
Excerpt of requirements:
General requirements:
- Ergonomics.
- Harmlessness of PPE (materials, health...).
- Comfort and efficiency factor (fit, lightness, strength...).
- PPE Technical Notice
Common requirements:
- Adjustments, aging, rapid interventions…
European Conformity - Requirements specific to particular hazards:

indicating that the marked - Slipping, falls from height, heat, cold, radiation...
product meets the minimum
requirements of a relevant
European Directive.
What is PPE?
Other directives exist that do not address PPE, such as:
Machinery Medical device Directive 94/9/

PPE directive Toy safety directive
directive directive 93/42/ EC: ATEX 95 CEM
89/686 2009/48/EEC
2006/42/EEC EEC 2004 108/CE
What is PPE?
There are three categories of PPE:
89/686
PPE PPE PPE

Category 1 Category 2 Category 3
serious hazards,
minor hazards serious hazards
deadly hazards
What is PPE?
Category 1 PPE (minor hazards) simple design
PPE category 1
Self-certification, but must conform to the requirements of the
directive.
89/686 EC type-examination is not required in the case of PPE models
of simple design where the designer assumes the user can
himself assess the level of protection provided against the
minor hazards minimal risks concerned, the effects of which, when they are
gradual, can be safely identified by the user in good time.
Ex: garden gloves, eyeglasses, protection against temperatures

less than 50° C.
What is PPE?
Category 2 PPE (serious hazards)
PPE category 2
Category 2 (CE type exam)
89/686 Includes all PPE covered by the directive and not included in
categories 1 (minor hazards) and 3 (serious and deadly hazards).
serious hazards Ex: ventilated helmets, crampons...
What is PPE?
Category 3 PPE (serious hazards/mortal danger)
PPE category 3
Category 3 (CE type exam + verification of manufactured PPE).
89/686 PPE of complex design intended to protect against deadly

hazards, or against hazards that may seriously and irreversibly
harm the health of an individual, of which the designer assumes
serious hazards, the immediate effects cannot be identified in sufficient time by
deadly hazards the user.
Ex: harnesses, ice axes, helmets...
What is PPE?
Essential health and safety requirements

General requirements
Common requirements PPE directive
Requirements specific to particular hazards 89/686/EEC
Category 1 PPE (minor hazards) Category 2 PPE 2 (serious hazards)

SIMPLE DESIGN OTHER PPE
(gardening gloves, sunglasses...) (sport helmets, crampons...)
CE type exam (article 10)

Self-certification
Independent testing lab
Declaration of conformity Declaration of conformity
What is PPE?
Essential health and safety requirements
General requirements
Common requirements
Design phase
Requirements specific to particular hazards PPE directive 89/686/EEC
Category 3 PPE (serious hazards/mortal danger) - COMPLEX DESIGN
CE type EXAM, (article 10), by an independent laboratory
Once a year, PPE audit by a notified body (0082) Example
Article 11a. Quality guarantee system Verification Article 11b. Quality assurance system. Certified
Production phase
of production conformity outsourced to the notified company (ex: ISO 9001) doing the verification of
body. CE marking of the final product conformity for its own manufacturing.
Manufacturer's declaration of conformity Example
0082
What is PPE?
Notified bodies:
independent and notified by the State
They validate the products tested in accordance with the standards,
if they exist (type/verification approvals) for the European standards.
3 year guarantee
They verify that the PPE passes the required performance tests, 3 year guarantee
but also:
- The product is marked in the appropriate fashion.
- The markings meet the requirements.
SCORPIO
- The Technical Notice of the manufacturer are appropriate. VIA FER
- The manufacturer has installed a quality system for the inspection 0082 EN 958
of category 3 PPE (example: ISO 9001) and ongoing production.

(EN) Energy absorbing lanyard for vi
(FR) Longe absorbeur d’énergie pour Via-
Several manufacturers can have the same notified body number.
Each notified body has its own number and can audit multiple
manufacturers.
Example: 50 Kg < < 100 Kg

0082 APAVE SUD EUROPE
0088 Lloyd’s register Quality assurance ltd
WARNIN
Why a European directive?
Why a European directive?

• To provide a harmonized framework for PPE design in Europe.
• Allow the free distribution of merchandise in the European community.
• To have a principled approach in terms of user health and safety...
Standards
Standards
A standard is a voluntary means of measuring the conformity of a product with regard to the
European directive 89/686. It defines the presumption of conformity with the directive.
The ZA annex of a standard gives precise details on the requirements related to the European
directive 89/686.
PPE directive
89/686/CEE
Paragraph 1.3.2
Sport connector standard
Lightness and solidity Minimum static strength
EN 12275: 2013
of construction requirement for connectors
Paragraph 4.2 in
connection with the PPE
Example : requirements for directive
the strength of an
EN 12275: 2013 class B
connector
20 kN 7 kN 7 kN
mini. mini. mini.
Standards
The standard is never mandatory, but voluntary.
Nevertheless, for a new PPE, the manufacturer must follow the

European standard, if it exists.
In cases where no standard exists, a Notified Body can certify

the PPE only on the essential requirements of the directive and
the manufacturer's specifications (for example: product having a
specific field of application).
For the CE certification only, Petzl relies on the

most pertinent existing standards to develop its
specifications.
Standards
How are the standards created?
Within the same community, member states have several technical committees (equipment for
mountaineering and rock climbing, fall protection PPE...).
They are composed of technical experts, with representatives from the State, as well as
manufacturers (in which Petzl plays a role).
The committees produce draft standards which are subject to public comment,
then published and often harmonized.
Standards
To identify the
standard(s) on
products:
Example
on a descender:
- EN 341: 1997 class A

- EN 12841: 2006 type C
- NFPA 1983 - 2012 ED G
(GENERAL USE)
Standards
Other standards creation bodies in the professional world
NFPA
Other standards creation bodies in the sporting world
Union Internationale
des Associations d’Alpinisme
PPE marking
PPE marking
Conforms to the requirements of the 89/686 directive
0082 Number of the notified body
EN xxx European standard
ANSI American National Standards Institute (standard)
NFPA National Fire Protection Association (standard)
CSA Canadian Standards Association (standard)
UIAA Union Internationale des Associations d’Alpinisme (standard)
Underwriters Laboratories (voluntary lab tests)
Read the Technical Notice carefully
PPE marking
CE mark of conformity in accordance with the European directive 89/686
- The CE mark of conformity consists of the initials CE in accordance with the following graphic:
- In case of reduction or enlargement of the CE mark, the proportions given in the above graphic
must be respected.
The various components of the CE marking must have substantially the same vertical dimension,
which may not be less than 5 mm. There may be exceptions to this dimension for small-scale
PPE.
Since July 1995, all PPE sold in the European Community must have the CE mark.
PPE marking
Product identification in accordance with
the European directive 89/686
Article 13 (excerpt)
"1. The CE mark consists of the
initials CE, followed by the last
two digits of the current
year."
In cases where a notified body has

carried out a CE type exam as referenced
in Article 10, its identification number is
added.
PPE marking
Identification of the product according to the harmonized standard EN 365: 2004 (PPE in the
workplace)
Excerpt 4.8.1
"Each item of PPE or other equipment shall be clearly, indelibly and permanently marked
by the manufacturer in the official language of the country of destination, by any suitable
method not having a harmful effect on the materials so marked"
PPE marking
Identification of the product according to the harmonized standard EN 365: 2004 (PPE in the
workplace)
The marking shall include at least the following information:
) means of identification, e.g. manufacturer’s name, supplier’s name, or trademark; NOTE 1

a
When PPE is marked with the supplier’s name this should be with the approval of the Notified
Body.
b) manufacturer’s production batch or serial number or other means of traceability;
c) model and type/identification;
d) number and year of the document to which the equipment conforms;
e) pictogram or other method to indicate the necessity for users to read the Technical Notice.
The characters in the markings shall be legible and unambiguous.
9.
General principles
for work at height
What are the regulations

that govern the use of PPE
for work at height?
What are the regulations that govern the use of PPE

for work at height?
OSHA 1910
Occupational Safety and Health Standard for General Industry
OSHA 1926
Occupational Safety and Health Standard for Construction
ANSI Z359
Fall Protection Code
NFPA 1983
Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency
Services
Outside Europe
legislation

for work at height?
The European directive 89/655/EEC concerning the minimum safety and
health requirements
for the use of work equipment by workers at work
The European directive 2001/45EEC concerns the modifications to the

European directive 89/655.
European
legislation The European directive 89/656/EEC on the minimum health and safety
requirements
for the use by workers of personal protective equipment at the workplace.
Excerpt from the European directive 89/656/EEC:

"Article 3 : Personal protective equipment shall be used
when the risks cannot be avoided or sufficiently limited by
technical means of collective protection or by measures,
methods or protocols of work organization."
National
legislation

for work at height?
EN 363: 2008 standard (excerpt)
Personal fall protection equipment
Personal fall protection systems
Presentation of different systems:
Restraint Fall arrest Work positioning Rope access Rescue

for work at height?
Restraint system
Personal fall protection system
which prevents the user from
reaching zones where the risk
of a fall from a height exists.


for work at height?
Fall arrest system

which limits the impact force on
the body of the user during fall
arrest.


for work at height?
Work positioning system

Personal fall protection system which
enables the user to work in tension or
suspension in such a way that a free
fall is prevented.


for work at height?
Rope access system

Personal fall protection system which enables the
user to get to and from the place of work in such
a way that a free fall is prevented or arrested, by
using a working line and a safety line, separately
connected to reliable anchor points.


for work at height?
Rescue system
by which a person can rescue
themselves or others, in such a
way that a free fall is prevented.

10.
Sport techniques
Fall protection PPE used for sport.

Presentation of different systems:
Multi-pitch
Climbing Via ferrata Canyoning Caving Ice climbing Mountaineering
climbing

Climbing

Multi-pitch
climbing

Via ferrata

Canyoning

Caving

Ice climbing

Mountaineering
11.
Physics of a fall
What is a fall factor?
Fall height
Fall factor = (Fc) =
Rope length in use

- A sling lanyard or cable, with no capacity for energy absorption, can not be used to arrest a fall.
- In a fall on an rigid system, the impact force is too abrupt for the user.
An energy-absorbing component must thus be used in the system to limit the impact force.
Throughout Europe, a fall arrest system for work must ensure that the impact force
experienced by the user is no more than 6 kN.
In North America, a fall arrest system for work must ensure that the impact force
experienced by the user is no more than 8 kN.
Lanyard with
Rope lanyard without energy absorber ABSORBICA energy
absorber
Fall factor Fall factor Fall factor Fall factor

0,5 1 2 2
Fc<<66kN
Fc kN Fc>>66kN
Fc kN Fc>>66kN
Fc kN Fc<<66kN
Fc kN
Film 1
Fall on static system
Film 2
Fall on energy absorber
Film 3
Fall on dynamic system
What is clearance?
What is clearance?
Clearance
Example: ABSORBICA-I 80
Length of ABSORBICA-I 80 MGO lanyard

+ connector
= 1,15 m
Maximum tearing of energy absorber

= 0,7 m
Minimum required
clearance
Average distance between harness attachment = 4,35 m
point and the worker's feet
= 1,5 m
Safety margin required by the standard

=1m
12.
Petzl's PPE
inspection protocol
12. Petzl's PPE inspection protocol
This protocol is the result of various discussions

with PPE inspectors and many years of training on this topic.
It is Petzl's property.
This protocol will guide you in organizing your inspection and in decision-making.
Follow it rigorously to avoid any error, which could be fatal to the user.
This protocol can be used to inspect the PPE of other manufacturers in the absence of specific
recommendations.
12. Petzl's PPE inspection protocol
PREPARATION
Product history Or relevant

Last inspection local marking
report
PETZL.COM
Lifetime
Technical notice,
Catalogues,...
PROTOCOL TO INSPECT PPE FOR

PROTECTION AGAINST FALLS FROM HEIGHT
© PETZL 2014
OLD NEW
Comparison
0 - -...)
Visual and tactile
User inspection
Function test
Decision at ground level
INSPECTION
13.
Managing Petzl PPE
13. Managing Petzl PPE
Technical Notice
and Product Experience
Technical Notice and Product Experience

The Technical Notice
Documentation that must
be furnished with any new
3 year guarantee
product, translated in the
CROLL individually tested language of the country
where the product is sold.
(EN) Ventral rope clamp
(FR) Bloqueur ventral 85 g
0082
EN 567: 1997 8 11 mm
It specifies the field
of application, usage
EN 1891 - EN 892
EN 12841: 2006 10 11 mm
recommendations,
1.
Field of application (text part)
Champ d’application (partie texte) 5.
Function principle and test
Principe et test de fonctionnement
the required technical
characteristics, PPE
WARNING Nomenclature of parts
maintenance instructions.
2. Nomenclature
Activities involving the use of this equipment are inherently dangerous.
The certification and product

You are responsible for your own actions and decisions.
Before using this equipment, you must: 1
- Read and understand all Instructions
2 for Use.
- Get specific training in its proper use. 5
- Become acquainted with its capabilities
3 and limitations.
lifetime are also stated, along

- Understand and accept the risks involved.
FAILURE TO HEED ANY OF THESE WARNINGS MAY

RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH. 4
with other information.

Inspection, points to verify
3. Contrôle, points à vérifier
PRICE
PPE checking
Vérification EPI
PETZL.COM
Compatibility (text part)

4. Compatibilité (partie texte)
Technical Notice and Product Experience

The Product Experience
GRIGRI EXPERIENCE
This document is a
EXPERIENCE PRODUIT
Pour aller plus loin...
supplement to the Technical
Bienvenue dans ce contenu «Expérience Produit».
Vous y trouverez, pour chacun des produits traités, les techniques connues d’utilisation du produit.
Ces informations techniques sont issues de la connaissance produit des équipes Petzl et de
Notice, which provides
feedback from field
l’expérience d’utilisateurs dans le monde entier.
Notre ambition est, au fil du temps, de compléter ces techniques.

Votre aide nous est précieuse, n’hésitez pas à nous faire part de vos commentaires et suggestions
ici.
experience and tips for using

Merci et bonne lecture.
L’Expérience Produit
• est un complément d’informations à la Notice Technique. GRIGRI EXPERIENCE
your product.
• est indissociable de la Notice Technique.
> Assurer / protéger

IMPORTANT / RAPPEL • Escalade multi-longueurs
Assurer un second d’un relais à partir d’un point fixe
It must be used in
• Lisez attentivement la notice technique avant de regarder les techniques suivantes.
• Vous devez avoir compris les informations de la notice technique pour pouvoir comprendre
ce complément d’informations.
• Maîtriser ces techniques nécessite une formation et un entraî
conjunction with the

• Validez avec un professionnel votre capacité à refaire la manipulation seul en toute sécurité
avant de la reproduire en autonomie.
LE NON-RESPECT D’UN SEUL DE CES AVERTISSEMENTS

PEUT ÊTRE LA CAUSE DE BLESSURES GRAVES OU MORTELLES.
Technical Notice
Installez la corde dans votre GRIGRI en veillant à la placer dans le bon sens dans
l’appareil. Connectez votre GRIGRI au relais par un mousqueton à verrouillage.
Légende Verrouillez le mousqueton. Effectuez un test de fonctionnement comme indiqué
dans la notice technique.
Technique pour débutant

Technique accessible à une personne Ancrage Main
formée pratiquant l’activité.
Charge Harnais Veillez à éviter tout blocage

Technique pour confirmé de l’appareil, ou tout appui
Technique accessible à une personne sur la came qui pourrait
formée et confirmée dans l’activité. annuler le freinage de la
Grimpeur Victime
corde.
Technique d’expert
Technique accessible uniquement Chute
aux experts de l’activité.
Lors de la montée du
second, avalez le mou en
tenant toujours le brin côté
freinage. Cette technique
d’assurage du second n’est
pas la plus adaptée
cette position, le freinage de
la corde par le GRIGRI n’est
pas optimal (notamment
avec les cordes fines). De
plus, le risque de blocage de
la came est important. Nous
vous recommandons donc la
technique précédente, avec un
point de renvoi.
EXPERIENCE PRODUIT - GRIGRI2 D145030A (180111) LIRE ET COMPRENDRE LA NOTICE TECHNIQUE 12
Lifetime, Petzl marking and

identification, guarantee
Lifetime, Petzl marking and identification, guarantee

Lifetime of Petzl products.
Plastics Textiles Metal

products products products
10 years 10 years
from date of from date of Unlimited
manufacture at Petzl. manufacture at Petzl.

Lifetime of Petzl products - special cases.
Textile part Metal part
10 years Unlimited

Lifetime of Petzl products - ATTENTION.
ATTENTION: an unusual event may lead you to retire a product after only one use:
(type and intensity of usage, environment of usage, harsh environments, sharp edges,
extreme temperatures, chemicals...)
A product must be retired when:

• It is over 10 years old and made of plastic or textiles.
• It has been subjected to a major fall (or load).
• t fails to pass inspection. You have any doubt as to its reliability.
• You do not know its full usage history.
• When it becomes obsolete due to changes in legislation, standards, technique or
incompatibility with other equipment...
Destroy retired equipment to prevent further use.
For other manufacturers, the lifetime is indicated in the Technical Notice.

Marking and identification of Petzl products.
1988 1995 2006

First marking Second marking Individual identification
system system
Ex. : 035 93 Ex. : 098 204 L Ex. :

35th day of 1998, 204th day Individual
1993 number
13 288 FS 4083
Year of manufacture
Day of manufacture
Control or name
of inspector
Incrementation

Guarantee on Petzl products.
3 year guarantee from the date of
manufacture for Petzl products against
3 year guarantee
any material or manufacturing defect. 3 year guarantee
SCORPIO
Exclusions: normal wear and tear, 0082
VIA FERRATA
EN 958:2006+A1:2010
oxidation, modifications or alterations, (EN) Energy absorbing lanyard for via ferrata
(FR) Longe absorbeur d’énergie pour Via-ferrata
incorrect storage, poor maintenance,
negligence, uses for which this product
is not designed. 50 Kg < < 100 Kg
WARNING
Before using this equipment, you must:
- Read and understand all Instructions for Use.
- Get specific training in its proper use.
- Become acquainted with its capabilities and limitations.

RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH.
PRICE
Storage and transport,

quarantine zone
Storage and transport, quarantine zone

Storage and
tansport of
products.
To keep your PPE in
the best condition, we Avoid extreme Keep out of Well Store
recommend that you temperatures direct sunlight ventilated uncompressed
store them in a
bag while taking care to
follow these tips:
Avoid harsh Clean and dry The product must be

or corrosive the product if quarantined if it shows
substances necessary any defect or if awaiting
inspection/repair
Storage and transport, quarantine zone

Quarantine zone.
This is a locked area or container to keep dangerous PPE from being
used. Keep this area separate from the new product storage area.
A quarantine area shall be available for isolating product(s) that are

waiting to be processed by the competent person (maintenance and/
or destruction).
A quarantine area can be used to store products in need of repair.

For example: a positioning lanyard awaiting replacement of its rope.
Destruction of unfit PPE,

retirement
Destruction of unfit PPE, retirement

You must perform two essential tasks when destroying fall protection PPE.
The administrative destruction: The physical destruction:
Indicate that your product is unfit on its Before taking any destructive action, choose
inspection form: a suitable space and equip yourself with
Example: retired on this day by xxxx. specific PPE (gloves, safety glasses...).
You must keep this inspection form after
destroying the product.
Destruction of unfit PPE, retirement

Recycling retired products
Electronic/
Battery waste Metal waste Recycled waste Other waste
electric waste
14. Detailed inspections
using the Petzl protocol
Plastic products: helmets

The different materials used.
Many materials are used at Petzl, depending on the construction and desired performance
of the helmet:
Polycarbonate
Transformation temperature: about 290° C (554 F)
Ex. : ECRIN
ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)

Ex. : VERTEX
EPS (Expanded Polystyrene)

Ex. : METEOR
Temperatures are given

EPP (Expanded Polypropylene) for information only. They
can vary depending on
thickness, construction
Exemple : SIRROCO
and injection methods.

Plastic injection
+ 240°C / + 464°F

Several helmet construction methods.
Shell + head cradle

ex : ECRIN, VERTEX…
The head rests on the helmet cradle.
Principle of absorption:
Deformation of the shell, transmission to the head cradle
on multiple points.

Shell + EPS foam

ex : ALVEO, ELIOS, ELIA, PICCHU…
The head rests directly on the EPS foam.
- The shell protects the foam
- The shell distributes the impact over the foam
- The foam absorbs the impact by deformation

Mini-shell + EPS foam

ex : METEOR
The head rests directly on the EPS foam.
- The shell protects the foam.
- The shell does not distribute impact over the foam.
- The foam absorbs the impact by deformation.

EPP foam
ex : SIROCCO
The head rests directly on the EPP foam.
- The foam absorbs the impact by deformation.

Where is the traceability identification found on Petzl helmets?

General usage recommendations for Petzl helmets
Casques Textiles
A. Lifetime / Durée de vie B. Markings C. Acceptable T° D. Precautions for use Tips
A. Lifetime fordeprotecting
/ Durée vie and
B. Markings C. Acceptable T° D. Preca
Marquage T° tolérées Précautions d’usage Marquage T° tolérées Précautio
maintaining your equipment
+ 10 + 10
Serial n° Serial n°
+ 80°C / + 176°F + 80°C / + 176°F
00 XXX XX XXXX years 00 XXX XX XXXX years
ans - 40°C / - 40°F ans - 40°C / - 40°F
etc...
+
E. Cleaning / Nettoyage F. Drying / Séchage E. Cleaning / Nettoyage F. Drying
+ 30°C maxi. + 30°C

30°C + 86°F maxi. 30°C + 86°F
86°F 86°F
+ 30°C maxi. + 30°C maxi.
+ 86°F maxi. + 86°F maxi.
G. Storage - Transport H. Modifications - Repairs I. FAQ - Contact G. Storage - Transport H. Modifications - Repairs I. FAQ
Stockage - transport Modifications - Réparations Questions - Contact Stockage - transport Modifications - Réparations Ques
+ 30°C / + 86°F + 30°C / + 86°F

+ 10°C / + 50°F ? + 10°C / + 50°F
petzl.com
Petzl Petzl
Tools for PPE inspection:
GRIGRI EXPERIENCE VÉRIFICATION D'EPI
Fiche de suivi
3 year guarantee
CROLL individually tested
(EN) Ventral rope clamp EXPERIENCE PRODUIT En plus des vérifications courantes à chaque utilisation, un EPI doit régulièrement subir une vérification
Cette fiche permet d'enregistrer
Pour aller plus loin... approfondie, réalisée par une personne compétente.
les résultats de la vérification
d'un EPI.
Petzl recommande une vérification tous les 12 mois et après tout événement exceptionnel dans la vie du produit. Conservez cette fiche en version
Bienvenue dans ce contenu «Expérience Produit». papier ou imprimée.
0082 Vous y trouverez, pour chacun des produits traités, les techniques connues d’utilisation du produit.
EN 567: 1997 8 11 mm l’expérience d’utilisateurs dans le monde entier. • La vérification d’un EPI doit être réalisée avec la notice technique fournie par le fabricant.
EN 1891 - EN 892 Télécharger la notice sur PETZL.COM
EN 12841: 2006 10 11 mm
ici.
ZIG ZAG
1.
Function principle and test • est un complément d’informations à la Notice Technique. GRIGRI EXPERIENCE Identification de l'utilisateur Identification de l'EPI
Champ d’application (partie texte) 5. Principe et test de fonctionnement • est indissociable de la Notice Technique.
Nom Modèle
WARNING
2.
Nomenclature of parts
Nomenclature
Adresse N° de série
> Assurer / protéger Identifiant Année de fabrication

1
Before using this equipment, you must: Date d'achat
2 for Use.
- Get specific training in its proper use. 5 Assurer un second d’un relais à partir d’un point fixe
3 and limitations. • Lisez attentivement la notice technique avant de regarder les techniques suivantes. Date de première utilisation
RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH. 4 • Maîtriser ces techniques nécessite une formation et un entraî Fabricant : Petzl, ZI Cidex 15A - 38920 Crolles - France
1. Antécédents connus du produit Légende
LE NON-RESPECT D’UN SEUL DE CES AVERTISSEMENTS • Conditions d’utilisation :
PEUT ÊTRE LA CAUSE DE BLESSURES GRAVES OU MORTELLES. Bon état (A)

PRICE État à surveiller (AS)
PPE checking Action à effectuer (AR)

Vérification EPI Installez la corde dans votre GRIGRI en veillant à la placer dans le bon sens dans
PETZL.COM
l’appareil. Connectez votre GRIGRI au relais par un mousqueton à verrouillage. • Événement exceptionnel lors de l'utilisation (exemples : chute ou arrêt d’une chute, utilisation ou
Légende Verrouillez le mousqueton. Effectuez un test de fonctionnement comme indiqué Ne pas utiliser, rebuter (R)
dans la notice technique. stockage à températures extrêmes, modification hors des ateliers du fabricant...) :

Compatibility (text part) Technique accessible à une personne Ancrage Main
4. Compatibilité (partie texte) formée pratiquant l’activité.

Grimpeur Victime
corde. 2. Observations préalables
Technique accessible uniquement Chute • Vérifiez la présence et la lisibilité du numéro de série et du marquage CE.
• Vérifiez que la durée de vie du produit n’est pas dépassée.
• Comparez avec un appareil neuf l’absence de modification ou perte d’un élément.
3. État du levier de déblocage

• Vérifiez l’état du levier de déblocage (marques, déformations, écrasement, craquelures...).
Lors de la montée du • Vérifiez l’usure provoquée par le passage de la corde.
second, avalez le mou en • Si l'usure est prononcée, effectuez le test de blocage sur corde détaillé à l'étape 7.
tenant toujours le brin côté • Vérifiez l’efficacité du ressort de rappel.
point de renvoi.
VÉRIFICATION D'EPI - Fiche de suivi - ZIGZAG D22 (010113) 1/2
PPE inspection Catalogues Technical Notice/ Petzl website The inspection

protocol Product Experience form and its
protocol
Textile products: slings,

harnesses, lanyards, energy
absorbers, ropes...
Textile products: slings, harnesses, lanyards,

energy absorbers, ropes...
Many materials are used at Petzl, depending on the construction and desired performance:
Polyamide 6.6 Dyneema®

Ex. : ANNEAU (high tenacity polyethylene)
Ex. : ST ANNEAU
High tenacity polyester Aramid® Kevlar®

Ex. : FRACTIO (polyparaphenylene
terephtalamide)
Ex. : EXO

Webbing weave examples:
Flat shuttle Weave model system 3, Weave model system 1

approved for creating PPE approved for PPE not approved for PPE

Comparison of the different materials used.
Polyamide 6.6 High tenacity Dyneema® Aramide®

polyester Kevlar®
Resistance to
chemical attacks
Coloration
posibilities
€€
Prices of raw
materials 1 to 5 €/kg 1 to 5 €/kg 50 to 70 €/kg 50 to 70 €/kg
Elongation
at break
€
135
€
PETZL SOLUTIONS - Periodic inspection of fall protection PPE VAX014 - V2 (250714) - EN - ©Petzl

High tenacity Aramide®

Polyamide 6.6 Dyneema®
polyester Kevlar®
Material
melting point 255 °C 260 °C 147 °C 500 °C
Density
water := 1kg/L
steel = 7,8kg/L 1,14 kg/L 1,38 kg/L 0,97 kg/L 1,45 kg/L
€ Abrasion
€

Static and semi-static ropes
Semi-static kernmantle rope

EN 1891 type A (low-stretch kernmantle rope)
Type A ropes are better suited than type B ropes for use in rope access
or work positioning.
This rope can be used for rope access, work positioning and travel
restraint, as well as rescue, caving, or canyoning.
It can be used as a work rope or a safety rope

Static and semi-static ropes
(1) Core, (2) Rope sheath, (3) Heat shrink sheath for rope end.
Optional sewn termination

(4) Stitching, (5) Thread, (6) Protective cover.
7 4-5 Marking
3 (7) Informative sticker at each end of the rope.
Each rope is marked and shall have a label indicating at both

ends:
- Rope length.
1
- Identification
6 - Name of the manufacturer
2 - CE Marking
- Type of rope
- Diameter

Special recommendation before using semi-static ropes
Rope management requires special attention before the rope's first use:
• Soak the rope in water for 24 hours in order to remove lubricants and other products used
during manufacture.
• Take shrinkage into account (around 5%).
24 hours

Storage of semi-static ropes
Benefits:
- protects the rope (sand/grit etc)
- knots in rope ends
- ease of storage

Dynamic rope
Excerpt from EN 892: 2012 standard:
"When incorporated into the belay chain, this rope can be used to stop the free fall of a
person engaged in mountaineering or climbing..."
Single rope Half rope Twin rope

Storage of dynamic ropes.
Benefits:
- protects the rope (sand/grit etc)
- knots in rope ends
- ease of storage

Where is the traceability identification found on Petzl ropes?

For semi-static ropes, a printed tape is in the core of the rope, giving the name of the rope,
diameter, type (A or B), the standard and year of manufacture.
Required standard: EN 1891 A and B: 1998

For EN 892 dynamic ropes, there is no requirement to incorporate a printed tape as with
semi-static ropes. In the core of the rope, there is a colored filament that gives the year of
manufacture.

Where is the traceability identification
found on Petzl harnesses?

Where is the traceability identification found
on Petzl energy absorbers?

General usage recommendations for Petzl textile products
Textiles Métalliques
D. Precautions for use A. Lifetime / Durée de vie B. Markings C. Acceptable T° D. Precautions for use A. Lifetime /Tips
Duréefor protecting
de vie and T°
B. Acceptable C. Precautions for use
Précautions d’usage Marquage T° tolérées Précautions d’usage T° tolérées Précautions d’usage
+ 10
∞
Serial n°
+ 80°C / + 176°F
00 XXX XX XXXX years
ans - 40°C / - 40°F unlimited + 80°C / + 176°F
illimitée - 40°C / - 40°F
etc...
etc...
+
F. Drying / Séchage E. Cleaning / Nettoyage F. Drying / Séchage D. Cleaning / Nettoyage E. Drying / Séchage F. Storage -
Stockage
+ 30°C /
+ 30°C maxi. + 30°C maxi. + 30°C maxi.
+ 86°F maxi. 30°C + 86°F maxi. + 86°F maxi. + 10°C /
86°F
+ 86°F maxi. + 86°F maxi.
I. FAQ - Contact G. Storage - Transport H. Modifications - Repairs I. FAQ - Contact G. Maintenance H. Modifications - Repairs I. FAQ - C
Questions - Contact Stockage - transport Modifications - Réparations Questions - Contact Entretien Modifications - Réparations Questio
+ 30°C / + 86°F
? + 10°C / + 50°F ?
petzl.com petzl.com
Petzl Petzl
Fiche de suivi
3 year guarantee
d'un EPI.
EN 12841: 2006 10 11 mm
ici.
ZIG ZAG
1.
Nom Modèle
WARNING
2.
Nomenclature

1
2 for Use.


PETZL.COM


Grimpeur Victime

point de renvoi.

protocol
Metal products: connectors,

ascenders, descenders, pulleys...
Metal products: connectors, ascenders, descenders, pulleys...

Many materials are used at Petzl, depending on the construction and desired performance of the
metal product:
Anodized aluminum Galvanized steel Stainless steel

The ANGE carabiner uses (electrolytic zinc plating
aluminium, the gate and on the steel) Ex. : CROLL
rivet are made of stainless
steel. Ex. : OXAN
Ex. : ANGE

Manufacturing of a DJINN connector at Petzl
1. Cutting of a 20 cm 2. Bending of the bar

Ø 11 mm aluminum bar
3. Cold forging: 400 T press 4. Flash is trimmed off

5. Frame is contoured via 6. Heat treatment (strengthens

machining + rivet hole the material)
7. Micro-abrasive blasting 8. - Anodization (surface treatment in multiple

(polishing of the piece) baths to obtain the desired colour and protection).
- Assembly with the other components.

9. - 12 kN individual test (Petzl requirement).

- Function test
- Individual inspection by camera.
If OK = individual laser marking

Anodized aluminum Galvanized steel Stainless steel
Density
€ Corrosion
Abrasion

How to personalize Petzl metal products?
See the document, "Tips for protecting your equipment" at www.Petzl.com.

Additional remarks on inspecting metal PPE
See the document, "Tips for protecting your equipment" at www.Petzl.com.
Specific mark after a fall (mark + absent

anodization) = Product unfit
Burr characteristic of repeated connector

movement in the attachment hole =
Product unfit, or to be repaired

Where is the traceability identification found on Petzl metal products?

General usage recommendations for Petzl metal products
Métalliques
D. Precautions for use A. Lifetime / Durée de vie B. Acceptable T° C. Precautions for use Tips for protecting and
Précautions d’usage T° tolérées Précautions d’usage
etc...
∞ unlimited
illimitée
+ 80°C / + 176°F
- 40°C / - 40°F
etc...
+
F. Drying / Séchage D. Cleaning / Nettoyage E. Drying / Séchage F. Storage - Transport
Stockage - transport
+ 30°C / + 86°F
+ 86°F maxi. + 86°F maxi. + 10°C / + 50°F
+ 30°C maxi.
+ 86°F maxi.
I. FAQ - Contact G. Maintenance H. Modifications - Repairs I. FAQ - Contact

Questions - Contact Entretien Modifications - Réparations Questions - Contact
? ?
petzl.com petzl.com
zl Petzl
Fiche de suivi
3 year guarantee
d'un EPI.
EN 12841: 2006 10 11 mm
ici.
ZIG ZAG
1.
Nom Modèle
WARNING
2.
Nomenclature

1
2 for Use.


PETZL.COM


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point de renvoi.

protocol
15.
Training conclusion
15. Training conclusion
The training objectives were:
To be capable of performing a pre-use check, inspections and thorough

examinations, in accordance with the Petzl inspection protocol.
To be capable of identifying damage and defects that require product

retirement.
Some final advice on the inspection of fall protection PPE:
- Organize the inspection in an environment that is free from any nuisances (your priority is safety,
not to save money).
- Spread the inspections out over different periods during the year (plan a reasonable quantity of
equipment to inspect for the day).
- Follow the Petzl inspection protocol that you used during this training.
We hope you have noted that PPE inspection is a job task in itself.
The knowledge you have gained must be maintained, you must practice PPE inspection regularly
to confirm your competence as a PPE inspector.
You must be exemplary in this action, be organized and rigorous in your inspection protocols.
In your own interest, be curious, keep up with new techniques, new products, legislative
developments...
Finally, we will contact you in 3 years to repeat this training.
Thank you for your participation, see you soon...
PREPARATION
Product history Or relevant

Last inspection local marking
report
PETZL.COM
Lifetime
Technical notice,
Catalogues,...
PROTOCOL TO INSPECT PPE FOR

PROTECTION AGAINST FALLS FROM HEIGHT
© PETZL 2014
OLD NEW
Comparison
Visual and tactile

User inspection
Function test
Decision at ground level
INSPECTION

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14.00 12. Inspection protocol for Petzl PPE

17.30 • Evaluation and feedback

9.00 14. Detailed inspections using the Petzl protocol

14.00 14. Detailed inspections using the Petzl protocol:

14.00 • Practical test, procedure & criteria

17.30 15. Group debrief, conclusion & end of training

• To be capable of performing a pre-use check, inspections and thorough

• To be capable of identifying damage and defects that require product

What must be observed

What must be observed in order to properly use fall protection PPE?

Follow the Periodically

In addition to Federal OSHA, 27 US states have state OSHA

The European parliament has more than 700 European members,

Together the member countries exchange in the European Parliament and

Why do we inspect fall

Why do we inspect fall protection PPE?

Why do we inspect fall protection PPE?

For you, what is the difference

For you, what is the difference between hazard and risk?

For you, what is the difference between hazard and risk?

For you, what is the difference between hazard and risk?

For you, what is the difference between hazard and risk?

- what could cause injury or harm

When should you conduct

Who does this inspection?

When should you conduct a thorough examination of your fall

Which legal texts are concerned?

Which legal texts are concerned?

In addition to OSHA there are multiple voluntary standards such as ANSI,

Which legal texts are concerned?

Excerpt: article 4 point 6

What to do in the absence

What to do in the absence of PPE regulations?

Petzl recommends an inspection at least once every 12 months.

Who is competent in detailed PPE

What is a person who is competent in detailed PPE inspection in the

competent person for periodic examination:

No destructive testing, only with the means at your disposal

What is a competent person?

competent person for periodic examination

What is a competent person?

To ensure the traceability of PPE, it is essential to create a safety register.

This register must be available to inspection authorities.

Two methods for managing PPE

Individual management Lot management

VÉRIFICATION D'EPI VÉRIFICATION D'EPI

Fiche de suivi Fiche de suivi

ZIG ZAG ZIG ZAG

Nom Modèle Nom Modèle

Adresse N° de série Adresse N° de série

Identifiant Année de fabrication Identifiant Année de fabrication

Date d'achat Date d'achat

Date de première utilisation Date de première utilisation

1. Antécédents connus du produit Légende 1. Antécédents connus du produit Légende

• Conditions d’utilisation : • Conditions d’utilisation :

État à surveiller (AS) État à surveiller (AS)

Action à effectuer (AR) Action à effectuer (AR)

2. Observations préalables 2. Observations préalables

3. État du levier de déblocage 3. État du levier de déblocage

The contents of the safety register

• To be capable of performing a pre-use check, inspections and thorough

• To be capable of identifying damage and defects that require product