IPAF Fall Protection Training
Training for Users of Personal Protective Equipment Against Falls from Heights
Anyone who uses aerial work platforms must also familiarize themselves with the topic of personal protective equipment against falls from heights (PSAgA) . With our PSAgA training, your employees will learn how to safely use personal protective equipment against falls from heights. This hands-on training covers all the important rules for donning, inspecting, and using the equipment, so your team can work efficiently and safely at heights.
Among other things, participants learn how to select the correct equipment, put it on properly, ensure fall protection in the workplace, and prevent hazards. This training helps you reduce the risk of accidents—such as being thrown out of the work basket—and comply with legal safety requirements. The training also covers the proper inspection, storage, and maintenance of personal protective equipment. These requirements are based on DGUV Rule 112-198, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and the Occupational Safety and Health Rules of the German Social Accident Insurance Association.
With the PSAgA certificate, your employees will be fully prepared to perform work at heights safely and in compliance with regulations—whether on construction sites, during maintenance work, or in industrial settings.
Training Dates
IPAF Fall Protection Training
IPAF Fall Protection Training
User
This course is intended for anyone who operates mobile aerial work platforms where the use of a fall-arrest harness is required or recommended.
Duration
The duration of the training depends on the number of participants. The course usually lasts about 5 hours (from 8:00 a.m. to approximately 1:00 p.m.).
Proof
Participants who successfully complete the training will receive a certificate attesting to their completion of the IPAF Training Category H (= Harness). This certificate is made available in digital form via the IPAF ePAL app and can also be purchased in printed form.
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Course Content
• Knowledge of relevant occupational safety regulations, recommendations, and standards.
• Ability to identify and select the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent falls from heights when working on a mobile aerial work platform.
• Knowledge of procedures for inspecting, using, maintaining, and storing safety harnesses and lanyards in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications.
• Putting on and adjusting safety harnesses and lanyards.
• Performing daily operational checks of safety harnesses or lanyards (this does NOT refer to the annual UVV inspection, as this may only be performed by a qualified person).
• Completing the necessary documentation (inspection report).
IPAF Training Category H (= Harness)
The training is valid for 5 years.
Training at our training center
With this option, your employees will come to our training center and receive both theoretical and practical instruction from our instructor.
Advantages
- At our facility, course participants receive full board (breakfast, lunch, and beverages).
- You don't have to worry about finding a training room or the technical equipment.
- Our instructor can address all of the students' questions and concerns directly.
- The practical portion of the training can be conducted using our cranes, eliminating the need for additional rental costs.
Address
Peter Cramer GmbH + Co. KG
“Halle 3” Training Center
Steinbergweg 51-53
58099 Hagen, GERMANY
Directions
Training at Your Company / on Your Construction Site
Upon request, we can also conduct the training in-house at your company or directly at your construction site.
Technical Requirements
A training room with seating and writing stations, as well as a projector, is required.
Technical Requirements for the Device
A scissor lift that meets the following requirements is mandatory for the training:
- Display area of at least 1 meter
- Curb weight over 2,000 kg
- Anchorage point available in the basket
If you don't have one, we'd be happy to send you a rental quote.
Technical Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PSAgA)
Each participant should bring their own PPE for the training session. If needed, you can purchase this from us. Please let us know well in advance of the training so that we can ensure we have the items in stock.
