HARNESS AWARENESS, HARNESS USER & HARNESS INSPECTOR

To provide all of the guidance that candidates will need regarding the correct use and inspection of safety harnesses. This 3-module course will cover key aspects of harness safety whilst working at height, ensuring the proper health and safety legislations are met. 

This 3-moduleIPAF training course is designed to improve health and safety practices within the workplace whilst operating powered access platforms. Whilst MEWPs can be a safer option for working at height than other methods, there are still precautions which must be taken to ensure this is the case. 

The delegate can pick and choose what level of harness training they would like to be trained to.  

(£99.00 - £199.00 + VAT / PER DELEGATE)

IPAF HARNESS AWARENESS, USER & INSPECTOR OBJECTIVES

To ensure that candidates:

  • Understand statutory regulations
  • Can identify fall arrest equipment
  • Understand the need for fall arrest equipment
  • Know when to be clipped on
  • Are proficient in the inspection of fall arrest equipment
  • Understand the impact of harnesses upon working methods.

COURSE CONTENT AND LENGTH

The IPAF harness awareness, harness user, and harness inspection training courses cover the following:

  • 2-3 Hour e-learning module (Harness Awareness) 
  • 30 Minute in person practical assessment (Harness User) 
  • Half day in-person training session (Harness Inspector) 
  • Health & Safety legislation
  • Identifying fall arrest equipment
  • Fitting harnesses correctly
  • Choosing fall arrest equipment
  • Fall arrest blocks and shock-absorbing lanyards
  • Connectors and anchor points
  • How to maintain and care for equipment
  • Harnesses – how to inspect and what to record
  • Instruction manuals and paperwork
  • Multiple-choice examination

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • No prerequisites
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Do You Need IPAF Training To Use A Safety Harness?

In order to use a harness properly and safely you must complete an IPAF training course to receive the recognised qualification. Different harness equipment and MEWPs can pose different challenges when using both safely, so it’s essential that you have the correct knowledge to remain safe when working at height. 

The half-day course will also detail how to properly inspect fall arrest equipment to ensure that it’s in full working order and safe to use. 

Who Is Harness Safety Training Suitable For?

Those who are managers, supervisors and operatives of MEWPs should have harness safety training. The results of the IPAF training course will ensure that the candidate is able to accurately choose, inspect and wear a harness competently. They will also have a full understanding of the legislation associated with working at height. 


IPAF Safety Harness

IPAF Harness Awareness & User

Online theory and practical courses on selecting, monitoring, managing and planning the correct use of harnesses and lanyards for use in a MEWP.

Book now
IPAF Safety Harness

IPAF Harness Inspector

Essential knowledge and practical application for the statutory inspection of harnesses, lanyards and associated ancillary PFPE equipment for use in a MEWP.

Book now
IPAF Safety Harness

IPAF Harness Awareness - E-learning

Online theory course on essential knowledge to select, monitor, manage and plan the correct use of harnesses and lanyards for use in a MEWP.

Book now