Harness Awareness & User
Provides essential knowledge and practical understanding of harness use for working at height. Learners gain confidence in selecting, inspecting and correctly fitting a safety harness, along with safe connection methods and best‑practice procedures for preventing falls during work tasks.
- Duration
- 1-day course (theory and practical)
- Accreditation
- IPAF
- Discipline
- IPAF
Course details
What you'll cover
Provides essential knowledge and practical understanding of harness use for working at height. Learners develop the skills to select the correct harness, carry out pre‑use inspections, fit and adjust equipment safely, and use lanyards and connectors correctly. The course builds confidence in identifying safe anchor points and applying best‑practice procedures to prevent falls during work tasks.
Learners will cover
- Correct harness selection
- Pre‑use inspection
- Safe fitting and adjustment
- Using lanyards and connectors
- Identifying safe anchor points
- Working at height best practice
- Emergency and rescue considerations
How it's delivered
Classroom-based course delivered over 1 day, including assessment of learning outcomes.
Outcome
Delegates complete an assessment to demonstrate understanding of the course content. Successful candidates receive a IPAF Certificate.
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