PFPE Inspection Services for the UK Rail Sector

At ProGuard Rail, we deliver specialist Personal Fall Protective Equipment (PFPE) inspection services for the UK rail sector, helping you comply with safety legislation and protect your workforce from the risks of working at height.

Our inspections cover all critical fall protection equipment used on-track, lineside, in depots, and during rail construction works — including safety harnesses, energy-absorbing lanyards, restraint systems, inertia reels, karabiners, and connectors.

We help you stay fully compliant with BS EN 365, PUWER, and Working at Height Regulations 2005, while supporting your Network Rail, RISQS, and Sentinel obligations.

•  Safety Harnesses (Full body, restraint, and fall arrest)
   
• Lanyards (Energy absorbing, fixed-length, twin-tail)
   
• Karabiners & Connectors (Steel, aluminium, triple-lock, scaffold hooks)
   
• Inertia Reels & Fall Arrest Blocks
   
• Anchor Straps, Slings & Temporary Lifelines
   
• Rail-specific PFPE Kits used in OLE, P-Way, and confined space operations
   

All inspections are carried out by trained and competent persons, and equipment is tagged, documented, and certified following each inspection — with digital records provided for ease of audit and traceability.

In high-risk rail environments, fall protection equipment is often exposed to harsh weather, abrasion, contamination, and wear and tear. Regular inspections are not just a legal requirement — they’re a life-saving precaution. 

 ✅ Compliance with Legal Requirements
Stay compliant with PUWER, BS EN 365, and Working at Height regulations.
 

✅ Reduce the Risk of Equipment Failure
Detect signs of wear, damage, or degradation before they lead to serious incidents.
 

✅ Peace of Mind for You and Your Team
Demonstrate a strong safety culture with proactive equipment care and certification.
 

✅ Support Sentinel & Network Rail Compliance
Fulfil audit requirements for Tier 1 contractors, Principal Contractors, and Network Rail projects.
 

✅ Digital Traceability & Defect Reports
Our reports provide photographic evidence and maintenance records for HSE and rail client audits.

 In accordance with BS EN 365, PFPE must be:

• 🔍 Visually inspected before each use
   
• 📆 Formally examined by a competent person every 6 months
  (or every 3 months in harsh or high-use environments such as rail)
   

ProGuard Rail offers one-off inspections or full service contracts to help you track, schedule and manage all inspection intervals with ease.

🔧 Rail-Sector Specialism – We understand the demands of working on or near the line.

📄 Certified & Competent Inspectors – All inspections are carried out to BS EN 365 by trained staff.

📍 On-Site or Depot-Based Service – We come to your location, whether you’re trackside, at a depot or working on a project site.

💻 Digital Reports & Asset Registers – Instant access to inspection certificates and reports.

🛡️ Full Safety Compliance Partner – From PFPE to LOLER and CDM support, we’re your one-stop rail safety consultancy. 

Don’t let non-compliance or worn-out kit put your team at risk. Contact ProGuard Rail to schedule your PFPE inspection service and keep your operatives safe and compliant at height.

📧 Email: info@proguardrail.co.uk
📞 Call: 07595893659