Harness & Lanyard Awareness and Inspection - £65.00pp

This course provides essential training on the safe selection, use, and inspection of harnesses and associated fall protection equipment used when working at height. It ensures that delegates understand their responsibilities under the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and equips them with the knowledge to work safely and confidently while wearing harnesses.

The course includes practical guidance and demonstrations to help delegates recognise unsafe equipment, conduct pre-use inspections, and apply best practices when using harnesses in real working conditions.

Course Aim

To promote a safety-first approach to working at height by ensuring that all personnel required to wear harnesses understand how to inspect, fit, and use them correctly, and are aware of their legal responsibilities and the consequences of misuse 

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for any worker who is required to wear a harness as part of their duties, including operatives, supervisors, and site managers in construction, maintenance, roofing, access, and similar industries.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, delegates will be able to:

• Understand the legal responsibilities of both employers and employees under the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and relevant health and safety legislation.
• Identify different types of fall protection equipment, including full body harnesses, lanyards, and fall arrest/restraint systems.
• Correctly select appropriate harnesses and lanyards for specific tasks and environments.
• Demonstrate how to correctly fit and adjust a harness to ensure safety and comfort.
• Perform thorough pre-use inspections of harnesses and lanyards, identifying signs of wear, damage, or failure.
• Understand the importance of maintaining inspection records and knowing when equipment should be removed from service.
• Recognise the principles of safe anchorage and fall clearance.
• Apply safe working techniques and best practices for preventing falls from height.
• Understand emergency procedures and the importance of having a rescue plan in place when working at height.

Duration 

Half Day

Certification

Successful candidates receive a certificate, valid for three years.