Harnesses (In-house)
Duration: Half a day
Course content:
The purpose of this course is to ensure delegates understand the risks associated with working at height and is specifically designed for anyone who works regularly whilst wearing a harness or lanyard for support as well as those in need of fall arrest in their occupation.
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Health & Safety Laws & Regulations -understanding your legal duty including the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and the PPE Work Regulations 1992.
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The responsibilities of the employer and employee
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Working at Height – Risks & Hazards
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Working at Height – Planning & Preparation
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Work restraint, work position & fall arrest
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CE Marking, trace-ability and record keeping
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Types of Safety Harnesses – Waist Belt & Full Body
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Types of Lanyards – Restraint, Fall Arrest, Fixed, Adjustable, Loops, Sliders, Inertia Devices & Connectors
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Anchor points and types of connectors
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Rescue Plan Awareness
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The importance of issuing and using the right harness and lanyard
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How to put on, fit, wear, work in and store the different types of harnesses
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The importance of regular safety harness and lanyard inspections, who is responsible for this and how often this must be done
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A step by step guide of how to inspect safety harness & lanyards including inspecting webbing, buckles, attachment links, web tides and stitching.
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The importance of issuing and using the correct PPE, and step by step guide of how to inspect it
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For further information, advice and guidance please contact our CITB expert:
Paul Beharrell
Email: paul@yorkshiresafetytraining.co.uk
Mob: 07590 241 444