This harness awareness course will provide delegates with the knowledge to select, monitor, manage and plan the correct use of harnesses and lanyards for use in a MEWP.
Please be aware that this is not the user course, if you are using a harness you will need to initially complete this course before moving onto the harness user course.
The course is aimed at both the delegate using the harness and the person supervising the use of harnesses.
Course Outline:
- Introduction
- Hierarchy of Person Fall Protective Equipment (PFPE)
- Know your Equipment: Harness Systems
- Anchor Points
- Boom Platform Hazards: Stay Safe
- Vertical Platform Hazards: Stay Safe
- Pre-use Checks
- Donning and Doffing
- Cleaning and Storage
- Summary
What you’ll learn
- How to identify the appropriate form of personal protection against falls from MEWPs
- Awareness of how to check, use and maintain a harness
- How to manage the use of harnesses in the workplace
If you are taking this course online you will not need anything other than to meet the required computer specifications.
If you are carrying out this course face-to-face please ensure you have standard PPE: Hardhat, hi-vis vest or jacket and a harness and restraint lanyard.
Once booked, please refer to your booking confirmation/joining instructions for full details.
