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Safety Harness Training Course

Course Title

 Safety Harness Training Course

Duration:

1/2 Day course, lasting a minimum of 3 1/2 hourse

Cost:

£75 + VAT

Dates:

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Venue:  Courses can be held at either one of our depots in Aberdeen or Glasgow, or alternatively either at your premises or on the current site you are working on. If this is the case, a suitable classroom to accommodate up to 12 delegates for the theory session is required.
Who will benefit from this course?

If you either use, supervise or manage the use of MEWPS (Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPS) then you need to made aware of the correct selection, inspection and use of safety harnesses to prevent falls. - This course is for you!

Learning Objectives

The aim of this Safety Harness Training Course is to provide you with the basic theoretical and practical knowledge required to effectively use fall arrest and restraint equipment and to carry out pre-use harness and lanyard inspections as required by current legislations.

Method

Instruction both in theory and practical sessions.

PPE You are required to either bring your own harness or you can purchase one on site. You will learn how to inspect your own harnesses.  Suitable head/foot protection during the practical session
Course Content
  • Health & Safety at work legislation and regulations
  • Identifying type of all arrest / restraint equipment
  • Selecting fall arrest / restraint equipment
  • Trace-ability
  • CE Markings
  • Correct fitting of harnesses
  • Shock absorbing lanyards and fall arrest blocks
  • Anchor points and connectors
  • Care and maintenance of equipment
  • Inspection of harnesses and recording requirements
  • Manufacturers instruction manual (MIM) and associated paperwork
  • Rescue provision
  • Delegate assessment of understanding
Instructor/delegate ratio

Maximum of 1:12

Certificate/Ticket

Successful delegates will receive an Access Plus  certificate of competency

Qualifications and experience

It would be envisaged that you will have a good working knowledge of the Work at Height Regulations and Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

 

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