Theoretical content
Legal foundations, regulations & directives on occupational safety
Forces during a fall, fall physics (impact forces, fall factor, swing fall)
Hazards due to misuse
Anchor points
Inspection and storage of protective equipment
Documentation, rescue concepts, hazard analysis
Scope of PPE
Material knowledge (manufacturer-independent)
First aid (suspension trauma, internal injuries)
Practical content
Pre-use equipment check
Correct donning of full body harnesses
Use of fall arrest and restraint systems
Climbing with Y-lanyards
Climbing with runner systems
Rescue using the MILAN device (active and passive)
