Safe Use Of Harnesses

Harnesses & Lanyards Awareness Training Course

For those searching for high quality harness inspection training, we are the team for you. Here at Ribble Valley Training Centre, we provide some of the best health and safety training in the field – and our harness inspection training courses are some of the most popular that we offer. Lasting just ½ a day, this course covers everything that you need to know about inspecting harnesses and making sure that they are fit for purpose.

Our ½ day course is aimed at candidates who need to plan and carry out recorded periodic inspections of fall protection equipment within the workplace. This is something that you cannot take any chances with and having the right knowledge and skills for the task is essential – both for your sake and those working with you. The course is taught via practical demonstrations, theory and assessed practical exercises. At the end of the course, you will have a clear insight into how to carry out and correctly document detailed and interim inspections of fall protection equipment, you will also be able to set up an inspection regime within the workplace.

We are one of the leading providers of safety harness inspection training courses in your area, and we would love to hear from you today. Whether you want to ask us a few questions or arrange your safety harness training course, we are here to help you in any way that we can.

Key Statistics from the HSE regarding UK Work Safety (2015/2016)

1. A total of 144 employees were killed at work
2. Around 621,000 employees sustained non-fatal injuries while working
3. 37 recorded instances of fatal injuries resulted from falling from height
4. 18 of these falls (48%) occurred in the construction industry
5. 7 of these falls (19%) were in the agriculture, forestry, and fishing industry
6. 4 of these falls (11%) happened in the manufacturing sector
7. Falls from height at work were found to result in an average of 9.4 days off work

In-House Harnesses & Lanyards Awareness Training Course

Our Harnesses and Lanyards Training Course is provided in-house, with our highly qualified instructors delivering the course at your facilities throughout the UK. Topics covered on the course include the different types of harnesses and lanyards, how to perform a full safety inspection, and how to properly equip fall arrest and restraint equipment.

Candidates will also learn about all aspects of the UK’s Health & Safety laws and regulations that apply to using harnesses and lanyards when working at height.

Course Candidates

Our in-house Harnesses and Lanyards training course has been designed specifically for professionals; namely employers and employees who perform or supervise jobs that involve working at height,  as these types of tasks frequently involve the use of harnesses and lanyards.

Those who would most benefit from the course include tradesmen, charge hands, maintenance staff, line managers and supervisors across a range of industries.

Course Duration

The Harnesses and Lanyards Training Course is one of our Half-Day courses here at Ribble Valley Training Centre, and as such will last for around 3 hours. 

Harnesses & Lanyards Course Objectives

The course will provide delegates with the basic practical and theoretical knowledge required to effectively select and use fall arrest and restraint equipment, as well as the proper conduct for carrying out pre-use inspections of harnesses and lanyards.

Managers and supervisors will complete the course with a solid understanding of the proper procedures and practices relating to the use of harnesses and fall arrest equipment and will be able to accurately and decisively assess whether employees are adhering to these best practices as they carry out their duties.

• Health & Safety Laws & regulations
• Responsibilities of employees and employers
• Different types of Harnesses & Lanyards
• Safe inspection of equipment
• How to put on and wear Harnesses
• Working safely with Harnesses and lanyards
• Storage of Harnesses & Lanyards
• Questions & Answers

FAQ’s

How will I be assessed?
The instructors will deliver a lecture on the given topic – following this, you’ll be tested on the subject matter with a multiple-choice exam.

What do I need to bring with me on the course?
Just bring yourself as this is a Theory session.

Do I need any previous experience?
Previous experience is not mandatory, but it’s always helpful to have a working knowledge of harnesses and fall arrest equipment to give you a head-start in your learning. You must ensure that you’re physically fit and able enough to carry out the course’s practical activities and assessments.

Will I get a certificate on completion of the course?
Yes. On completion of the course, all successful candidates will get a certificate in the safe use and pre-use checks of harness equipment. This certificate will remain valid for 3 years.

How many candidates can you train in a single session?
We can take a maximum of 4 candidates in a single session.