Posted By CFT Tracey Training training, competency, procedures, control measures etc etc. The person responsible for allowing persons to use it should also be competent and trained to understand the requirements of said system (so often overlooked, sadly); is it a restraint, an arrest system [inspection under BS 7883], what lanyard works on each and why, surface, angles, obstructions and other building hazards that you may not be able to eliminate etc. All of the above can be taught to in-house personnel by specialist instructors, and from a contractor angle you need to be certain they are indeed competent to use such a system; not easy to do if you don't have enough knowledge of procedures and the system, all learnable though. If in doubt, seek some additional external advice; not as expensive as you might think; have a word with the installers. Is it a 'Latchway' by any chance? CFT

Posted By Ian D Jones Hi T Under the Work @ Height 2005 Regulations you must provide training in the safe use of systems provided, not necessarily by the providers of the equipment but at minimum from a competent person. Again training is a legal requirement when providing P.P.E such as fall arrest or restraint systems, including the use and adjusting of a full body harness. These systems also fall under the PUWER Regulations, and again Information, Instruction, Training & Supervision should be provided when systems of this nature are used in the workplace. You also have a duty to ensure that contractors and sub contractors are trained in the use of these systems. It is not your responsibility to provide the training but it is your responsibility to ensure that the persons carrying out their individual tasks are competent to do so, If not competent they must be supervised by someone who is deemed to be competent. Should an individual suffer a fall as you know the HSE will look for the paper trail, including training provided. Individuals wearing harnesses should be trained in the limitations of Harnesses and connecting devices such as lanyards and transfasteners used on the Mansafe system. You will also be aware that inspections and tests should be carried out on the Mansafe systems and documents retained relating to these inspections. Ian

Posted By Ian D Jones Hi T I can help you with your training requirements for PPE including awareness to the limitations of the system itself. Should you reqire further info please email me on i.d.jones@hotmail.co.uk. Ian

Posted By Tracey C Thanks CFT for your advice and Ian i will e-mail you shortly. Many thanks to you both. xx

Posted By Tracey C Well Charley it just shows how much i appreciate your help. If i remember rightly you have helped me out a lot over the last couple or years and give sound from experience advice, that cannot be found in any text books. Have a great weekend. Fondest T X