This half day training course provides the core knowledge required by any user of safety harnesses, lanyards, anchor points and their associated products. The course covers the current legal obligations regarding the use of fall protection equipment, causes and resultant effects of a fall, standards and how they affect the equipment selection, storage, care and maintenance.
Course objectives
To enable a delegate to identify the intended use of common items of fall protection equipment, requirements for pre use inspection and correct fitting and adjustment of a full body harness.
Who will benefit
All those in your organisation involved in the use of fall protection equipment for working at height.
Course content
Legislation
Mechanics of a fall
Selection of fall protection equipment (includes common hazards associated with different equipment types) - includes practical exercise
Pre-use inspection - includes practical exercise
Anchor points and devices
Donning a harness - includes practical exercise
Storage, care and maintenance
Rescue requirements and options
Theory test paper (multiple choice)
Number of delegates
6 - 8
Training methods
Lectures, printed course material, hands on equipment, practical exercise, and pre-use inspection exercise. Successful delegate will receive a Bemac Training Competency certificate
Duration: Half day
