DGUV Principle 312-001

"This principle describes the requirements pertaining to the training of individuals who use personal fall protection equipment (PPE) as a retention, positioning or arresting solution, resp. who are involved in the use of rescue equipment, in the course of performing their professional tasks. In addition, it describes the requirements pertaining to the type and content of the training sessions as well as to the instructors, resp. trainers concerned." (1 - Scope)

The descriptions found in this article have been put together in a condensed form and are merely intended to provide a general overview. Please refer to DGUV Principle 312-001 for exact details.

Requirements pertaining to trainers

Anyone wishing to provide training in the PPE or rescue equipment area must fulfill the following requirements.

At least 18 years of age
Theoretical and practical knowledge
Mentally suitable and of appropriate character
Physically suitable
Trained as a first aider

General conditions for carrying out practical exercises

The training must incorporate practical exercises. These practical exercises must be carried out under consideration of the workplace concerned, resp. under comparable working and operating conditions. When conducting the exercises, the number one priority is to ensure the safety of the participants.

Rescue concept for carrying out the practical exercises
During the exercises, a second, independent safety system must also be used
The exercises must be carried out in appropriately-sized groups
Those systems and components that will used later on must be available for practising with
There are also many more points to consider

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