Mandatory periodic inspection of fall-protection PPE in Hungary

• Building Construction and Roofing Work
  Roofers, carpenters, scaffolders, façade contractors, and all professionals who work on roofs or at height without collective protection.
• Structural Construction and Tower Work
  Bridge erectors, tower assembly workers, steel structure installers, tank and production line builders.
• HVAC and Mechanical Installation
  HVAC technicians, ventilation specialists, and building services engineers who perform installation or maintenance at height.
• Façade and Industrial Cleaning
  Window cleaners, façade cleaners, and industrial rope access workers.
• Industrial Maintenance
  Maintenance workers, machine fitters, and technicians working at height in factories and industrial halls.
• Industrial Rope Access Technicians
  Industrial rope access workers using rope access techniques, where the foot does not rest on a stable surface during work.
• All Employers
  Every company that provides fall protection PPE to its employees.

Inspection frequency: generally 6–12 months depending on intensity of use; up to 12 months in standard conditions and up to 6 months under intensive or high-risk conditions. Periodic inspection is mandatory wherever collective protection cannot be ensured and fall prevention relies on personal protective equipment — whether for work positioning, restraint, or fall arrest.

We conduct mechanical and functional testing of PPE in our in-house laboratory in accordance with harmonized EN standards:

• EN 353-1 — Guided type fall arresters including a rigid anchor line
• EN 353-2 — Guided type fall arresters including a flexible anchor line
• EN 354 — Lanyards
• EN 355 — Energy absorbers
• EN 358 — Work positioning belts and lanyards
• EN 360 — Retractable type fall arresters
• EN 361 — Full body harnesses
• EN 362 — Connectors
• EN 795 (Class B) — Transportable temporary anchor devices
• EN 813 — Sit harnesses
• EN 12841 — Rope adjustment devices
• EN 1496 — Rescue lifting devices
• EN 1497 — Rescue harnesses
• EN 1891 — Low stretch kernmantel rope
• EN 564 — Accessory cords
• EN 566 — Mountaineering slings
• EN 567 — Mountaineering rope clamps
• EN 12275 — Mountaineering connectors
• EN 12277 — Mountaineering harnesses
• EN 12278 — Pulleys
• EN 341 — Descender devices for rescue

1. 1Initial contact or request for quotation
2. 2Agreement on inspection method and appointment
3. 3Equipment drop-off at laboratory or on-site inspection
4. 4Inspection performance and documentation
5. 5Inspection report and data-storage assurance

The inspected equipment is managed in a digital tracking system, which supports the scheduling of subsequent inspections. A label indicating the next inspection due date is affixed to each piece of equipment.

• Notified Body — Designation Number: NB 2233
  GÉPTESZT Kft. is authorized as a Notified Body under the European Union regulation on personal protective equipment to perform inspections of fall protection equipment.
• Regulatory Compliance and Independence
  We conduct our inspections according to objective, documented procedures, with institutional independence and legal accountability.
• Fast Turnaround
  Inspection turnaround time is typically 3 working days, depending on the number and type of equipment. Following advance booking, we can complete the necessary inspections within 24 hours.
• Nationwide Coverage
  Inspections can be performed either by drop-off at our laboratory or by on-site visit upon arrangement.
• References — Professional Experience
  GÉPTESZT Kft. has decades of experience in occupational safety and machinery safety. Since 2009, as a Notified Body, we have performed the inspection and certification of hundreds of thousands of pieces of personal protective equipment.