Who is this course for?
The course is suitable for anyone who may be required to use or inspect a safety harness or fall protection equipment, including construction, roofing, maintenance, engineering, telecommunications, utilities, warehouse and industrial workers, MEWP operators, supervisors and managers.
What you will learn?
- Understanding the hazards and risks associated with working at height
- Understanding the purpose and limitations of fall protection and fall-arrest equipment
- Identifying different types of safety harnesses and associated fall protection equipment
- Understanding relevant legislation, standards and guidance relating to harness use
- Selecting appropriate fall protection equipment for the task and working environment
- Carrying out pre-use inspections and identifying damage, wear or defects
- Correctly putting on, adjusting and fitting a safety harness
- Understanding how to connect harnesses to suitable anchorage points and compatible equipment
- Understanding the importance of suitable clearance distances when using fall-arrest equipment
- Recognising factors that can affect safe harness use, including incorrect fitting and incompatible equipment
- Understanding the importance of equipment cleaning, storage and maintenance
- Understanding when harnesses and fall protection equipment should be removed from service
- Understanding the importance of an appropriate rescue plan before using fall-arrest equipment
- Applying safe working practices when using harnesses and fall protection equipment
Teaching and Assessment
Training covers working-at-height hazards, fall prevention and protection, harness types and components, equipment selection, pre-use inspections, correct fitting and adjustment, anchor points, lanyards, energy absorbers, fall-arrest systems and clearance requirements. Delegates also cover equipment compatibility, storage, maintenance and rescue considerations, with practical harness inspection and fitting exercises included.
What you get once complete.
On successful completion, delegates will receive a Harness Awareness Training certificate.
