Harness Safety Course

Introduction

The Working at Heights Regulations 2005 require that all persons needing to work at height are provided with suitable equipment and training, safety harness use is a last resort measure whenfalls can not be prevented or limited so the correct selection inspection and fitting of safety harnesses is essential to personal safety.

Aims

The course is designed to provide delegates with the essential knowledge required for operating safely at height.

The Course includes: 

· Safety Legislation

· Fall protection equipment and working at heights

· Safety inspection of harness & lanyard prior to use

· Correct fitting of harness

· Identifying correct tie-off points

· Hazards & precautions

· Hazard Analysis & Risk Assessment

· Question paper

· Feedback and questions answered

Delegates will be issued with a Certificate of Attendance.