Harness

Introduction

This course will provide participants with the knowledge relating to the safe use and inspection of safety harnesses. On completion, participants will be able to understand the principle requirements of current legislation recognise their roles and responsibilities and demonstrate correct procedures for inspection, fitting and use.

Course Content

• Legal requirements and safety legislation
• Harness types and designs
• Strength and characteristics of fall protection equipment
• Component parts
• Safety inspection of harnesses and lanyards prior to use
• Correct fitting of harnesses
• Hazards and precautions
• Sources of damage
• Recommended storage procedures
• Risk assessment and hazard analysis
• Practical session and practical assessment
• Assessment feedback and questions

Course Plan

• 0745 : 0800 Course registration
• 0800 : 0815 Course introduction and outline
• 0815 : 0900 Candidates understanding of Health and Safety Regulations and specific regulations
• 0900 : 1100 All legislation
• 1100 : 1130 Introduction to harnesses, lifelines and winches
• 1130 : 1200 Instructional video, Communicating Safely
• 1200 :1230 Lunch and comfort break
• 1230 : 1600 Practical instruction, gas monitoring and assessment
• 1600 : 1630 Course review, result and dispersal

Training methods
Classroom / Practical

Assessment methods
Practical and Theory Assessment