Apave - Fontaine

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Apave is an international group with over 150 years' experience specialising in risk management. Apave has strong regional roots in France with a network of 130 branches, including the Fontaine laboratory.

Located in Isère near Grenoble, our Fontaine laboratory covers 1,500 m² and is COFRAC accredited (Notified Body No. 0082). Our laboratory specialises in the certification of fall protection PPE, helmets and respiratory protection equipment, for which it provides CE marking (leader in France for fall protection PPE and respiratory protection).

It offers the following services:

• EU/UKCA type examination
• Inspection of manufactured PPE
• Design phase testing -...

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Apave is an international group with over 150 years' experience specialising in risk management. Apave has strong regional roots in France with a network of 130 branches, including the Fontaine laboratory.

Located in Isère near Grenoble, our Fontaine laboratory covers 1,500 m² and is COFRAC accredited (Notified Body No. 0082). Our laboratory specialises in the certification of fall protection PPE, helmets and respiratory protection equipment, for which it provides CE marking (leader in France for fall protection PPE and respiratory protection).

It offers the following services:

• EU/UKCA type examination
• Inspection of manufactured PPE
• Design phase testing
• Inspection of the manufacturing process
• Inspection of storage.

Respiratory protection devices

• Certified PPE: Filtering devices, breathing apparatus, half-mask filters, full-face masks, particle filters, motorised filtering devices, SCBA, compressed air breathing apparatus, etc.
• The Apave solution: French notified body for the CE marking of respiratory protective devices (RPD), with more than 10 years' experience in France, Europe and internationally.
• Main tests carried out: inward leakage, solid and liquid particle filtration tests, respiratory resistance - CO2 content of inhaled air, practical performance tests, flame engulfment, etc.

PPE for head protection

• Certified PPE: industrial safety helmets, industrial caps, electrical insulation helmets for low voltage installations, helmets for mountaineers.
• The Apave solution: • French notified body for CE marking of helmets since 2009 for our international customers • UIAA approved laboratory for mountaineering equipment
• Main tests carried out: Shock absorption and penetration test, Retention system efficiency/strength, Flame resistance tests, Lateral deformation, UV chamber (artificial ageing)

PPE against falls from height

• Certified PPE: For work, for mountaineering and climbing, for leisure craft, harnesses, fall arrest systems, work positioning systems, dynamic ropes, connectors, lanyards, semi-static ropes, anchoring devices, crampons, pitons, ice axes, safety lines, etc.
• The Apave solution: French notified body for CE marking of PPE since 1992
• Certified PPE: Testing of equipment not covered by CE certification: lifelines, anchorage devices, guardrails, etc. France, Europe and international, UIAA-approved laboratory for mountaineering equipment
• Main tests carried out: Fall tests, mechanical tests, climatic and salinity tests

PPE Eye and face protection

• Certified PPE: Personal eye and face protection
• The Apave solution: • French notified body for CE marking of personal eye and face protection equipment since 2018 for international customers. • Eye and face protection for professional use (EN ISO 16321-1)
• Main tests carried out: UV resistance, corrosion resistance, penetration of vents and gaps, high-speed impact resistance, impact level C, D, E, enhanced optical performance, UV filters, infrared filters and sun filters Learn more about our services PPE

Discover your specialized subsidiary

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  Inspection

  Check the reliability of installations and the compliance (regulatory or otherwise) of industrial sites, infrastructure, buildings, equipment and processes.

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  Consulting & technical support

  Receive support to improve the health and safety of people and property, protect the environment, and optimise the performance of your facilities and equipment.

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  Tests and Measurements

  Measure and test using innovative techniques to assess the situation: environmental sampling and measurements, and testing of materials and products in industrial and demanding environments.

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  Training

  Provide safety training and develop the technical skills required for your professions: professional training courses with qualification pathways, combining teaching and digital learning for an immersive and personalised approach.

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  Certification and labelling

  Certify to reassure our customers and our customers' customers. Label and create labels at the request of our customers.

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F.A.Q

How to get to the training centre Apave - Fontaine ?

Find all the access information in the ‘Training access map’ section of this page!

Accommodation and meals during my training at Apave - Fontaine

Download our welcome sheet in the ‘Training access map’ section of this page to find out how to find accommodation and food during your training course Apave - Fontaine.

How does an intervention take place at Apave - Fontaine?

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How do I log in to my customer area? Training on how to find my orders, invoices, etc.?

To find all your Apave Training data and documents, you can log in to your Customer Area via the following link. Don't have access? Contact your local branch!

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