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It's ok to use it but not OK to sell it into the market, they wouldn't be able to open a shop and sell it in the EU. The Atom is a brilliant harness, they've honed it over many years and they seem to have a good quality control system as a company. I've used these many times and I'd recommend them for comfort. I was a Petzl fan until their most recent iterations but they're great products too. CMC are a global player so I'm a bit surprised to hear they haven't got the CE approvals yet.

If you’re employer is paying for NDT stick with that. Entertainment rigging really needs to be learned on the job, the OPITO system carries no weight in the entertainment industry. Either approach companies directly explaining your background and interest, or take a short course to get the basics down. Chris Higgs book An Introduction to Rigging in the Entertainment Industry is a good resource to familiarize yourself with the equipment commonly used etc. If you are UK based then the National Rigging Certificate (NRC) by PLASA is what you’ll want to aim for.

If you plan to go into stage rigging from oil and gas work be prepared to be responsible for your bank manager's impending stroke! If you're doing so out of a desire to follow your passions do so by all means! Money isn't everything, and it certainly isn't guaranteed or everlasting.