Course Content
Health & Safety at work act 1974 Regulations;
Personal protective Equipment at work regulations 1992
Lifting operations & lifting equipment regulations 1998
Management of Health & Safety at work 2005
A brief guide to working safely (INDG258)
Equipment & Other Requirements
Equipment & Other Requirements
Candidates are required to bring the following equipment on the day of the training
- Company CITB Levy number – Candidates attending Construction related courses should bring their company CITB Levy number with them if applicable.
- A Form of photo ID (Passport, Driving license, Formal ID Cards)
If you are attending a Refresher or requalification course please ensure you bring a copy of your current certificate on the day of the training, or you may prefer to email to us a copy prior to attendance.
Candidate Registration requirements:-
- Full Name
- Date of Birth
- National Insurance Number
- Home Address & Postal Code
- Telephone Number
- Email address
Learning Objectives
Basic Harness Training Course Overview
Work at height recognition, definitions & Regulations
Hazard identification, collective & personal protection
Safe work at height procedures (including fall factors)
Harness & restraint system awareness & fitting
Inspection & record keeping – Harness, fall arrest lanyard, helmet, sling & connector
Fall arrest, work restraint & work positioning awareness
Use of fall arrest, work restraint (inertia reels, fall arrest lanyards)
Course Aim
This course is aimed at people who require the knowledge and practical skills to work effectively and safely when using harness or fall arrest equipment.
Course Overview
Our basic safety harness training course is suitable for any persons who may be exposed to falls from height, whether in construction, maintenance or retail, and require further knowledge and understanding to prevent accidents, injuries or near misses when using a Harness and any associated equipment. The course highlights various hazards, basic awareness information and covers both theoretical and practical awareness training on the safe use of a harness.
Falls from height still remains the highest cause of workplace fatalities within the UK