Annual Recertification & Testing
Annual Recertification & Testing.
(for the UK market we recommend gablefallsafe.co.uk – who are one of the leading fall protection businesses in the United Kingdom).
European and international legislation requires that all fall protection systems and equipment are inspected, tested, and certified at least every 12 months by a competent and qualified person. With Fallarrest.com, you can be confident that your systems remain safe, compliant, and ready for use.
We provide full annual testing, maintenance, and recertification for existing fall protection systems—anywhere in the world.
Why Recertification Matters.
Employers have a legal duty to provide a safe working environment. Once a fall protection system has been installed, it must be maintained, inspected, and serviced regularly to ensure its continued safety.
If an incident occurs and the equipment is found to be damaged, faulty, or uncertified, you may be held accountable under health and safety law.
Fall arrest system inspection is not a tick-box exercise. It is a detailed, technical process requiring specialist knowledge. Only a competent person with the correct training should carry out these inspections.
The Importance of Competence.
Working at height is a specialist area of health and safety. It is essential that:
- A competent company/person assesses risks in line with the Work at Height Regulations
- Your inspector fully understands the fall protection hierarchy
- All inspections are completed by someone trained and authorised to work on your specific system
Using an unqualified contractor may invalidate warranties or insurance.
What Should Happen After Installation.
When a fall arrest or fall protection system is installed, the installer must provide:
- A Certificate of Conformity
- A full Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manual
- User instructions
- System specifications
- Product and component details
Every system must also include a clearly visible inspection tag, showing when the next recertification is due.
If this is missing, out of date, or unclear, your system may not meet regulatory requirements.
Insurance & Legal Liability.
Using an uncertified system can result in:
- Insurance policies becoming void
- Liability for injuries or fatalities
- Legal prosecution under health and safety law
It is essential to record and track inspection dates. Missing a recertification window puts workers — and your business — at risk.
Why Use the Original Installer?
Due to the highly technical nature of fall protection systems, most manufacturers require annual inspections to be carried out by:
- The original installer, or
- An approved contractor they have authorised
If a non-approved contractor works on the system:
- Warranty may be voided
- Repairs may not be legally compliant
- Future inspections may be rejected
This is why we recommend always using a trained and approved installer.
Fallarrest.com – Global Expertise You Can Trust.
With over 25 years of experience, Fallarrest.com provides:
- Worldwide fall protection inspections
- Certified system recertification
- Repairs by trained safety engineers
- Access to a global network of approved installers
- Full compliance documentation
- System training for your employees
If a component is found to be damaged, we can carry out repairs immediately — helping reduce downtime and cost.
We also provide system-use training to ensure your employees are competent, confident, and working in line with best practice.
Need Your System or Safety Eyebolts Tested?
If your fall protection system or safety eyebolts require annual testing, inspection, or recertification, contact us today and we will arrange this for you.
Your safety, compliance, and peace of mind are our priority.
