Examination of personal protective equipment

When it is needed

For disputes over the appropriate protection type, item damage, storage conditions or whether a supplied set matches documentation.

What we examine

• Hard hats, harnesses, protective clothing and other PPE provided.
• Markings, completeness and available damage indicators.
• Documents on the item's intended use, issue, maintenance and application.

Materials to prepare

• The items themselves in preserved condition, with packaging if available.
• Manufacturer's instructions and model and batch information.
• Supply, issue, periodic inspection and maintenance documents.
• Description of the work, hazardous factor and circumstances of use.

Sample questions

• Does identification of the item provided match the model specified in the documents?
• Which damage and signs of condition change were found in the PPE provided?
• Is the item's stated purpose consistent with the specified hazardous factor?
• Do the documents reflect use limitations and conditions significant for the operation considered?
• Which additional tests are required to check the claimed protective property?

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How the work is carried out

1. We will identify the item, its intended purpose and conditions of use.
2. We will perform the examination available and compare it with the manufacturer's documentation.
3. We will state the properties checked, indicators found and need for specialised testing.

Result

A report on specific items with photographic recording, a condition description and answers within the scope of the methods used.

What affects the conclusions

Visual inspection does not substantiate every protective property. Testing that damages an item is performed only after agreement; product conformity assessment is a separate procedure.

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