Harness Inspection & Use

Course Entry Criteria

All applicants should be physically fit, in good health and should, generally, not have problems with eyesight or hearing, heart disease, high blood pressure, epilepsy, fear of heights / vertigo, giddiness/ difficulty with balance, impaired limb function, alcohol or drug dependence or psychiatric illness.  It is, however, desirable (but not mandatory) that applicant should be literate.

Course Aims

To instruct a user to select, inspect and use a harness and associated equipment safely.

£60 + VAT  per person Booking

Select location and dates
No. of attendees

Harness Inspection & Use


Duration:1 day


Accredited by:Your accreditation provider


  • 1 day
  • Fri 12 Dec 2025 | 08:30 - 12:00

Objectives

At the end of the course delegates will be able to:-

  • Be aware of relevant Health and Safety Regulations
  • Be aware of the needs with regard to Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) against falls from height and the relevant requirements.
  • Be able to identify and select the correct form of PPE against falls from height when using a MEWP.
  • Be able to inspect and Maintain a harness and lanyard
  • Be able to fit and use the harness and lanyard identified

Theory

The candidate should:-

Know the relevant legislation including: HASWA, PPE, CE marking and EN Standards.

Understand hazard analysis and risk assessment.

The definition of the three categories for safe work at height to include a look at the loads generated when working with MEWPS.