Inspection scope
- Harnesses and safety belts
- Ropes, lanyards and energy absorbers
- Carabiners, connectors and devices
- Work-at-height helmets
- Markings and equipment history
- Report with approval or retirement decision
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Work-at-height safety
Periodic PPE
inspections.
We inspect personal protective equipment used for fall protection during wind-turbine and rope-access work. The condition of harnesses, lanyards, energy absorbers, connectors and helmets directly affects user safety — even minor damage, illegible markings or an unknown equipment history may justify retirement from service.
Training-backed competenceOur technicians have completed specialist training preparing them to conduct periodic inspections of personal fall-protection equipment. The programme covered risk assessment, legal requirements, identification of damage and wear, retirement criteria and correct inspection records. Each inspection concludes with a clear decision concerning the continued use of the examined equipment.
Inspection scope
Our process takes account of Regulation (EU) 2016/425, PN-EN 365:2006 and the relevant manufacturer documentation and protocols. PN-EN 365 sets general requirements for instructions, maintenance, periodic examination, repair, marking and packaging of personal fall-protection equipment.
Frequently asked questions about PPE inspections
Which PPE can be included in an inspection?
The scope may include harnesses, lanyards, energy absorbers, retractable devices, helmets, connectors, access equipment and other work-at-height items listed in the customer's register.
What does a periodic PPE inspection involve?
It includes item identification, condition assessment against manufacturer instructions, review of markings and service history, and a documented result and equipment status.
How should equipment be prepared?
Equipment should be accessible, clearly identifiable and supplied with the available register. Contamination or missing markings may limit a reliable assessment.
Is the inspection result documented?
Yes. The agreed record may include the equipment register, result, identified defects and recommendations for further use.
Does Northon inspect equipment used by wind-turbine teams?
Yes. The service is intended, among others, for service teams and organisations using fall-protection equipment in the wind industry.