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Safety Harness Theory Training

A theory based, foundation course for workers involved in Work at Height using Personal Fall Protection Equipment (PFPE). 

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Designed to give operatives a thorough understanding of the principles of using PFPE including how to select the correct equipment for the task, pre use inspection, safe use, maintenance and mandatory record keeping. 

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Subjects covered include Work Restraint, Work Positioning and Fall Arrest together with full body harnesses, lanyards, inertia reels and much more. 

TRAINING AIMS
  • To provide a foundation for those involved in work at height using Personal Fall Protection Equipment.  

  • To provide supervisors an insight to the requirements and safe use of PFPE for work at height.

  • To provide a good understanding of the principles for using PFPE and awareness of BS8437: 2005

  • Code of practice for selection, use and maintenance of personal fall protection systems and equipment for use in the workplace.

  • This module is a theory based course intended as a prerequisite to practical training.

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EQUIPMENT COVERED DURING TRAINING

Samples of:

  • Full Body Harnesses

  • Lanyards (Restraint / Work Positioning / Fall Arrest)

  • Retractable Fall Arresters / Inertia Reels

  • Guided Fall Arresters

  • Connectors

  • Anchorages

  • Damaged / Post Fall Equipment

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COURSE SYLLABUS
Theory
  • Understand the legislation surrounding work at height and how this relates to them.

  • Understand the categories for safe work at height and the potential loads imposed on the equipment used.

             Work Restraint

             Work Position
             Fall Arrest
  • Understand equipment standards and how they relate to user demands and their expectations.

  • Be able to carry out and understand the importance of pre use inspections and checks.

  • Understand the importance of mandatory inspection and record keeping by an impartial competent person.

  • Understand the implications of being suspended in a harness and the importance of rescue provision when working at height.

  • Have an awareness of the planning and selection of methods of work at height.

  • Have an understanding of the guidance given in the HSE notice regarding using of harnesses in MEWP’s. (MISC614)

  • Be able to plan and select the correct equipment for a given task.

  • Have an awareness of hazards related to work at height

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Practical
  • Each candidate will be expected to fit and adjust a full body harness.

  • Candidates will identify different styles of work at height PPE.

  • Candidates will be expected to identify damage on samples of equipment.

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Certification

On successful completion candidates will receive a certificate valid for three years. 

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If you need further information please email hello@youcandoit.training or call 01782 438813

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