Safety Harness Essentials Course Overview

Our Safety Harness Essentials course equips delegates with the core knowledge needed to correctly identify, select, wear and use safety harnesses, lanyards, connectors, anchor points and other associated fall protection equipment (FPE). This course is also IPAF-Approved.

Delegates also develop the practical understanding required to carry out basic pre-use checks and inspections in line with the Work at Height Regulations 2005. The course further covers the use of safety harnesses in MEWPs, correct fitting and adjustment of full-body harnesses through multiple practical exercises, and essential guidance and considerations for working safely at height with safety harnesses.

This course consists of a training room lecture, presentation, practical exercises, practical assessment, and a multiple-choice assessment paper.

Who Should Attend?

The Safety Harness Essentials course is ideal for personnel who are or will be responsible for using safety harnesses, lanyards, connectors, and associated FPE (Fall Protection Equipment) in a work at height setting.

Delegates should:

Have a good understanding of written & spoken English. If delegates have any problems with English literacy or language comprehension, they must bring them to the attention of their employer.

Agenda

The agenda for the Safety Harness Essentials course includes:

• What is a Safety Harness?
• What is a Lanyard?
• What is a Connector?
• What is an Inertia Block?
• Legislation and Regulations
• Rescue Planning
• Markings & Standards
• Pre-Use Checks & Inspection
• Categories of Harness Use
• Anchor Points and Connectors
• Fall Factors
• Testing
• Fall Clearance
• Working with MEWPs
• Obstructions Below
• Fitting & Adjusting Your Full Body Safety Harness

Certification

Successful delegates will receive a Safety Harness Essentials e-certificate accredited by Kentec Training and approved by IPAF, valid for a period of 3 years from the course date.

To remain certified, you will need to retake the full Safety Harness Essentials course once again.

Course Duration

This is a half-day course, usually delivered over approximately 4 hours of combined theory and practical training.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal prerequisites, although learners should have a basic understanding of English and be capable of participating in practical activities.

Delivery Method

This course is delivered in a classroom in Ashford, Kent, TN23 4TU

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