If you buy PPE for industrial rope access teams, this checklist covers the core categories and what to verify.
Core PPE categories
- Harness — full-body or sit, with correct size range
- Descender / ascender — matched to rope diameter
- Helmet — industrial or climbing standard, with accessory slots
- Lanyards & positioning — single/twin leg, adjustable
- Connectors — carabiners with correct kN ratings
- Anchors & slings — plates, cable anchors, webbing
- Bags — rope buckets and gear packs
Documentation
Ask for user manuals, inspection checklists and model-level certificates before shipping to regulated markets.