Theoretical content
Regulations, standards, and legal foundations for PPE
General information on personal protective equipment (PPE)
Components of a
fall arrest system
Application: fall arrest, work positioning, and restraint systems
PPE product groups
Fall physics: occurring forces, fall factor, swing falls
Hazards due to incorrect use
Storage, cleaning, and maintenance of equipment
First aid and suspension trauma
Practical content
Visual and functional inspection of equipment
Donning and correct use of harnesses, lanyards, and energy absorbers
Proper adjustment and fitting of equipment
