FULL BODY HARNESS WEARER TRAINING
COURSE OVERVIEW
This course taking into account the Work at Height Regulations 2005, is designed to provide the core knowledge required by any user of full body harnesses, lanyards, anchor points and associated equipment.
The course covers the current legal obligations regarding the pre use inspections, use of personal fall protection equipment, fall factors, causes and resultant effects of a fall, standards, equipment selection, storage, care and maintenance.
Employers’ obligations include the provisions to ensure that each wearer receive the necessary information, instruction and training.
Personal Fall Protective Equipment is safety critical equipment and it is essential that wearers are adequately trained to operate it safely and effectively. This course covers the requirements for working safely at height complying with current industry legislation and best practice.
Course Students completing the course will be able to identify the intended use of common items of fall protection equipment, requirements for pre use inspection, correct fitting, adjustment of a full body harness and operating equipment within the limitations of each item.
The training carried out by competent person(s) with suitable and sufficient knowledge along with practical work at height experience.
The course, a blend of theoretical and practical use of Personal Fall Protection Equipment, allows course Students the confidence to undertake work activities at height in a safe manner.
Standard four hour course, however can be customer specific fully dependant upon site operations and specified risks.
Target Group
This course is designed for personnel from diverse industry sectors including Scaffolding, construction, steel erectors, demolition teams, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, chemical, petrochemical oil and gas, tank storage, nuclear, maintenance and water industries.
Who Should Attend
Employees who may be required to wear Personal Fall Protective Equipment including full body harnesses, lanyards for work at height or in cases of emergency.
Course Assessments
Students must pass both theoretical and continual practical assessments to complete the course against specific criteria which can incorporate customer / site specific requirements.
TRAINING COMPONENTS & ELEMENTS
Element 1.
Work at height regulations including legal responsibilities.
Element 2.
Fall protection methods, terms and definitions, mechanics of a fall.
Element 3.
Equipment types, description and component parts, functionality of the equipment, selection of fall protection equipment, common hazards associated with different equipment types.
Element 4.
Personal Fall Protective equipment pre use checks, wearing and fitting.
Element 5.
Practical Operation of Personal Fall Protective equipment and anchor points.
Element 6.
Emergency arrangements (rescue) including risk assessment and planning.
Element 7.
After use cleaning, care, maintenance and storage.
Element 8.
RIDDOR and record keeping.
Element 9.
Site specific policies and procedures.
Pre Requisites
Nominated course students should:
- Be proficient in the English language including reading, writing and numeracy.
- Posses reasonable English language communication skills.
Certification
All Students that complete the course will receive a certificate of Completion.