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Testing and Inspections

Testing and inspections by a competent company give you peace of mind that your fall protection and safe access systems are safe to use, and compliant.

It is a legal requirement that all fall restraint or arrest, rescue, and rope access systems are inspected, tested, tagged, and supported with formal certification.

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EDGE PROTECTION & HORIZONTAL SAFETY LINES

Following installation, all systems must be tested and inspected annually by a competent and qualified person to ensure they are fit for purpose. This must be done in accordance with relevant industry regulations and standards including:

  • Work at Height Regulations
  • BS 7883
  • BS EN 795
  • BS EN 353-1
  • BS EN 353-2

And manufacturer’s specific recommendations.

HOS fall protection specialist on a roof inspecting and tagging a lifeline system post
Man carrying out a swage test inspection on a lifeline cable and connector

Rope Access Systems

Rope access systems are also subject to the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER), which stipulates six-monthly inspections. In addition, personal protective equipment (PPE) must  be inspected at least every 6 months, depending upon use.

If certification expires, or a system is subjected to a fall, it is your responsibility to ensure it is inspected, repaired where necessary, and recertified before further use.

Recertification

Customers can rely on our CRM system and dedicated scheduling team to manage their annual recertification. 

We will notify you one month prior to an expiry date that a visit is required. This ensures the testing programme is in place and that you remain complaint. 

In the event of system failure or non-compliance, a full report and guidance on the necessary remedial action will be provided, together with the associated costs.

Person holding torn webbing from a fall protection harness
Height of Safety worker installing a guardrail on a roof. In the background you can see a city skyline

The Height of Safety team can inspect, test and certify all the following:

  • Fixed and Freestanding Guardrails
  • Walkways
  • Fixed Cat Ladderes
  • Cable & Rail-based horizontal and vertical safety systems
  • Mobile Man Anchors
  • Eyebolts including "push locks"
  • Davit Arms
  • Rope access systems & abseil anchors
  • Gantries

We also cover Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Most systems must be inspected and tested every 6 to 12 months, depending on the frequency of use, environment, and system type.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A competent person should typically inspect and recertify rooftop lifeline systems at least every 12 months. More frequent inspections may be required depending on the system, how often it is used, the environment and manufacturer’s instructions. A system should also be inspected following a fall or any event that could have affected its safety.
We test the guardrail system’s strength and stability and check for damage to main components such as the counterweight bases, missing components, and signs of rust or general wear and tear.
Eyebolt and abseil points are critical fall protection items and must be inspected by a competent person. BS 7883:2005 for standard eyebolts and BS EN 795 for Class A1 anchor points recommends inspections at least every 12 months (or every 6 months for Class A systems).
You might not think a portable anchor needs inspection at least every 12 months. As the name suggests, these anchors are portable, which means they can be damaged in transit or as they’re moved around the roof. During an inspection, we look for signs of corrosion and component damage, and we check the rubber weights for wear and tear.
Yes. We inspect and test any equipment used with your lifeline system. This includes lanyards and harnesses to make sure there are no signs of damage and that they’re compatible with your lifeline system.