If you or your employees

work in areas where there is a risk of falls,
have to leave the work platform basket at a height, or
wear personal protective equipment against falls from a height (PPE) during their work,

According to the PPE Use Ordinance (PSA-BV), you require PSAgA training for users.

The SYSTEM-CARD PSAgA training

combines theory and practice
is available in German and English for international requirements
meets all legal requirements of the PPE Use Ordinance and is based on the professional association guidelines (DGUV Rule 112-198).

We train PSAgA in the following categories

Category I: Basic training "Use of PPE" according to DGUV R 112-198 (approx. 1 day)
Category II:Advanced training "Rescue training" according to DGUV R 112-199 (0.5-1 day)
Participation in Category II requires successful completion of Category I.

SYSTEM-CARD users requests

Minimize fall hazards: PPE training from professionals

Q: When is fall protection mandatory?

fall protection is loud DGUV Regulation 1 and TRBS 2121 mandatory from a fall height of 2 meters – in the case of special hazards (e.g. over water, machines or sharp objects) from 1 meter . It must also be used when collective protective measures such as railings not possible are. In such cases, personal protective equipment against falls from a height (PPE) is mandatory.

Q: At what height is fall protection required?

Fall protection is mandatory in Germany legally required from a fall height of 2 meters - according to DGUV Regulation 1 and TRBS 2121 . At special hazards (e.g. over water, sharp objects or traffic areas) the obligation from 1 meter . If collective protection such as a railing is not possible, a PPE (Personal Protective Equipment against Falls from a Height) be used.

Q: When must the PPE training be carried out?

A PSAgA training is before first use fall protection is mandatory – according to DGUV Rule 112-198/199 . In addition, it must at least once a year as Refresher training be performed. The training must practical exercises include and from a expert person be performed.

Q: Is PPE training mandatory?

Yes , the training for personal protective equipment against falls (PPE) is required by law before PPEgA is used – according to DGUV Rule 112-198/199 . Only trained personnel may use the equipment. annual refresher training causing obligation. Without valid training, there is a high risk of accidents and liability for employers and employees.

Q: How long does the PSAgA training take?

The PSAgA training usually lasts one day . It includes theoretical foundations , practical exercises as well as the safe handling, control and application of fall protection – according to DGUV Rule 112-198/199 . The training is mandatory before first use and must refreshed annually become.

Q: How often does PPE training need to be conducted?

The PPE training must before first use and then at least once a year be carried out – according to DGUV Rule 112-198/199 . Additional training is required if Change working conditions or safety-relevant findings are available . The repetition serves to refresh knowledge and practical application.

Working in areas where there is a risk of falling requires special precautions.If your employees work in such situations and wear personal protective equipment against falls from a height (PPE), it is important that they are well trained.The PPE Use Ordinance (PSA-BV) clearly stipulates that special PPE training is mandatory.

Why is thisPSAgA trainingso important? Exiting from a mobile elevating work platform at a height is prohibited in itself, but is often done in practice. This poses a significant risk for the employees who exit. Unfortunately, accidents occur far too often when employees are not adequately trained to work safely at heights.

A qualifiedPSAgA trainingprovides your employees with the necessary knowledge and skills to recognize and minimize fall hazards and to react correctly in an emergency.

SYSTEM-CARD Users PSAgA: Your Safety in Theory and Practice

Working at heights or in areas where there is a risk of falling requires not only special caution, but also the right equipment and training.SYSTEM-CARD user PSAgAoffers you exactly that - comprehensive training in theory and practice for your safety.

Why do you need the SYSTEM-CARD user PSAgA?

Compliance with legal requirements: The PPE Use Ordinance (PSA BV) requires that employees whoPersonal protective equipment against falls from a height (PPE)must be appropriately trained. Our training courses meet these legal requirements.

Professional association standards: We adhere to the strict requirements of the German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV) rules 112-198. This means that our training courses meet the highest safety standards.

Our training categories:

Category I: Basic training "Use of PPE" according to DGUV R 112-198

In this training, you will learn the basic use of personal protective equipment to work safely in areas where there is a risk of falls. The training lasts about one day and lays the foundation for your safety.

Category II: Advanced training "Rescue training" according to DGUV R 112-199

This training builds on the basic training and focuses on rescue techniques in the event of a fall or accident. The training duration is usually between 0.5 and 1 day, depending on the size of the training group and special requirements.

Please note that participation in Category II requires successful completion of Category I. With the SYSTEM-CARD User PPE, you are well prepared and trained to work safely at heights and to act appropriately in an emergency. Your safety is our top priority.

Contents of the PSAgA training

Definition PPE: Types and categories of personal protective equipment against falls from a height.
Risk assessment: planning to minimize risks, alternative uses and risk assessment.
Legal aspects: ArbSchG, BetrSichV, PSA-BV, DGUV Rule 112-198 (BGR 198), BGI 826, BGI 5164.
Technology: Safety systems, structure and components of PPE, anchor points, fall physics and material science.
Handling/Use: Putting on and removing PPE, correct attachment, procedure for climbing over platforms, behaviour in an emergency, practical exercises with controlled hanging in PPE.
Exit from height: Exit from the work platform into working position, procedure, suitable PPE and anchor points.

Category I basic training (use of PPE, DGUV R 112-198):

Putting on and adjusting PPE (part 1 of the test)
Correct use of the helmet, including adjustments
Safety aspects when hitting the basket (part 2 of the test)
Practical exercise for self-awareness: Free hanging in a safety harness
Use of life straps as an integral part of the exercise
Demonstration of the correct crouching position
Flow chart for safe height exit

Category II advanced training with abseiling and rescue exercise (DGUV R 112-199):

Understanding Suspension Trauma: Effects and Required Measures
Actively placing the injured person in a crouched position
Exploring the components of the rescue device
rescue simulations for each participant
Ground-level exercises to demonstrate the function and mode of action
evacuation exercises and abseiling
Exercises from scaffolding, towers or similar facilities

Comprehensive PSAgA training for your safety

Comprehensive PPE training is essential to increase safety in the workplace, especially in areas where there is a risk of falls. Through the training, participants acquire important knowledge and skills in the use of personal protective equipment against falls (PPE). They learn to recognize and minimize hazards and react correctly in an emergency. With in-depth PPE training, you and your employees are better prepared to organize your everyday work safely and in accordance with legal and professional association regulations.

FAQ about SYSTEM-CARD users

What is PSAgA training?

The PPE training is a special training course that focuses on the handling and use of personal protective equipment against falls from a height (PPE). The aim of the training is to provide participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to work safely in areas where there is a risk of falls.

Who should attend the PSAgA training?

Employees, safety officers and managers who work in areas with a risk of falls or who are responsible for the operation of MEWPs should attend the PPE training. The training is also relevant for people responsible for safety in areas where MEWPs are used to gain a good understanding of the use and benefits of personal protective equipment against falls from a height (PPE) and to ensure a safe working environment.

How long does the PSAgA training take?

The PSAgA training at SYSTEM-CARD lasts one working day.

When is fall protection mandatory?

fall protection is loudDGUV Regulation 1 and TRBS 2121 mandatory from a fall height of 2 meters– in the case of special hazards (e.g. over water, machines or sharp objects)from 1 meter.

It must also be used whencollective protective measures such as railings not possibleare.

In such cases, personal protective equipment against falls from a height (PPE) is mandatory.

At what height is fall protection required?

Fall protection is mandatory in Germanylegally required from a fall height of 2 meters- according toDGUV Regulation 1andTRBS 2121.

Atspecial hazards(e.g. over water, sharp objects or traffic areas) the obligationfrom 1 meter.

If collective protection such as a railing is not possible, aPPE (Personal Protective Equipment against Falls from a Height)be used.

When must the PPE training be carried out?

A PSAgA training isbefore first usefall protection is mandatory – according toDGUV Rule 112-198/199.

In addition, it mustat least once a yearasRefresher trainingbe performed.

The training mustpractical exercisesinclude and from aexpert personbe performed.

Is PPE training mandatory?

Yes, the training for personal protective equipment against falls (PPE) isrequired by lawbefore PPEgA is used – according toDGUV Rule 112-198/199.

Only trained personnel may use the equipment.annual refresher trainingcausing obligation.

Without valid training, there is a high risk of accidents and liability for employers and employees.

How long does the PSAgA training take?

The PSAgA training usually lastsone day.

It includestheoretical foundations, practical exercises as well as the safe handling, control and application of fall protection – according toDGUV Rule 112-198/199.

The training is mandatorybefore first useand mustrefreshed annuallybecome.

How often does PPE training need to be conducted?

The PPE training mustbefore first useand thenat least once a yearbe carried out – according toDGUV Rule 112-198/199.

Additional training is required ifChange working conditionsorsafety-relevant findings are available.

The repetition serves to refresh knowledge and practical application.

SYSTEM-CARD PSAgA training for users