Safe Use of Harnesses and Lanyards
Course Duration
1/2 Day
Certificate Valid for
3 Years
Prices Start From
£96pp (inc VAT)
Who is This Course
Aimed At?
Personnel who, as part of their operational duties, must carry out or supervise projects when working at height that may involve the use of harnesses. This course would suit managers, charge hands, and supervisors who also manage any work at height that requires the use of harnesses and lanyards.
Course
Aims & Objectives
Attendees should complete the service with an understanding of the necessary control measures required for safe working at heights, and with the ability to assess and suitably deal with the risks arising when working at height.
Managers and supervisors will be able to assess whether their work force are working at height safely and in harmony with current safe working practices.
Course
Content
- Legislation and regulations.
- Inspection and maintenance requirements for harnesses.
- Record keeping and issuing requirements for harnesses.
- Hazard and control measures to arrest the fall of personnel who are required to either work or supervise work in exposed areas.
- Relevant standards, certificates of conformity.
- Rescue plans and equipment.
Achievement
A 3 year MTST certificate of training in the safe use and pre use checks of Harness equipment.
Delegate Experience & Renewals
A working knowledge of harnesses would be an advantage but is not essential. All delegates MUST be physically fit and able to carry out any practical during the service.
PPE Required
This is classroom based training so no PPE is required.
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