Personal fall protection equipment inspections
Fall protection equipment must be demonstrably safe and properly managed to prevent risks of injury and operational downtime. The NEN‑EN 365 standard defines clear requirements for use, maintenance, inspection, and documentation, including mandatory periodic inspections.
Control Union performs these inspections in accordance with both NEN‑EN 365 and EKH guidelines, systematically assessing all equipment, from harnesses to fall arrest block and providing clear, structured reporting. This gives organizations immediate insight into the condition and compliance status of their fall protection systems
Certified safety for fall protection equipment
Dutch Health and Safety legislation (arbo law) requires annual inspection of fall protection equipment by an independent, qualified party. Control Union holds approvals from multiple manufacturers, eliminating the need for brand-specific recertification in many cases. Through one integrated inspection cycle in line with EKH and NEN‑EN 365, all equipment remains demonstrably safe, fully traceable, and audit-ready. At the same time, organizations benefit from independent advice and practical on-site support, preventing uncertainty around compliance requirements, incorrect procurement decisions, and unnecessary costs.
Reliable fall protection saves lives
Multi-disciplinary inspectors on every visit
Control Union inspectors handle fall protection alongside lifting equipment inspections in one mobilisation. This reduces specialist travel requirements and costs, especially offshore.
Fully independent, no conflicts of interest
Control Union is not linked to insurers or maintenance firms. Every inspection result is 100% objective and stands up to external audits without question.
On-site inspection without shipping gear away
Inspectors check PFPE on board or on location. Organisations avoid the cost and delay of sending items to a manufacturer for recertification.
Colour-coded status visible to every worker
After inspection, each item receives a colour code. Any crew member can see at a glance whether equipment is currently approved for use.
Emergency jobs, weekend service and portal
Urgent and weekend inspections supported by digital asset management, keeping operations running.
The proof to your promise
Consistent safety, fewer costs
Qualified staff deliver consistent PFPE inspections and actionable deficiency advice, cutting specialist costs and offshore logistics.
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Certified experts receive continuous training and recertification, keeping inspection quality consistent across every location and cycle.
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Multi-skilled teams reduce the need for additional specialists, saving time and helicopter flights on offshore assignments.
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Every deficiency found triggers a clear recommendation so organisations can close gaps before the next operational cycle.
Proof to your promise
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Control Union drives global trade forward. As an international and independent partner, we support traders, producers, brands, and logistics service providers in managing risk and safeguarding quality at every step of the supply chain.
From raw material to final product, from processes and systems to installations, we provide insight, assurance, and trust in every link of the chain. We do this through inspections and audits, certification and verification, laboratory analyses, and pest management.
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