Course description
The NEW IPAF Harness Inspectors’ Combined Course (Harness Awareness, Harness User & Harness Inspector) has been designed for anyone who operates a Mobile Elevated Work Platform, such as static booms, scissor lifts and mobile boom lifts and require to be trainer on the safe use and inspection of a full body Harness system.
The 1/2 day course will cover inspection, maintenance, monitoring, fitting and correct use of safety harnesses and lanyards when operating a MEWP.
Designed to instruct up to a maximum ratio of 10 delegates per instructor, the course also covers skills such as the selection and pre-use inspection of the equipment. Our industry leading course will provide delegates with the knowledge to understand the relevant Health & Safety Regulations, Guidance and Standards surrounding IPAF Harness Use and Inspection, in particular.
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Training Course Content
Successful delegates will gain an understanding of the correct selection and pre-use inspection of safety harnesses and lanyards used for restraint on MEWPs (Mobile Elevated Work Platforms).
The Training Agenda is formed by:
IPAF Harness Awareness e-Learning Online Module, which incorporates:
- Introduction
- Hierarchy of Person Fall Protective Equipment (PFPE)
- Know your Equipment: Harness Systems
- Anchor Points
- Boom Platform Hazards: Stay Safe
- Vertical Platform Hazards: Stay Safe
- Pre-use Checks
- Donning and Doffing
- Cleaning and Storage
- Summary
- Final Online Theory Test (Pass Mark 24/30 – 80% Required)
IPAF MEWP Harness User Course, which incorporates:
- Practical Training on application of the knowledge gained in the Awareness Theory Training
- Practical Demonstration in the correct pre-use check of a harness and lanyard for use in a MEWP
- Practical Testing on demonstrating the correct procedure of the: pre-use check of a harness and lanyard for use in a MEWP, fitting and adjustment of a harness and lanyard for use in a MEWP and attaching to the correct anchor point in a MEWP and adjustment of the lanyard to provide effective restraint.
IPAF MEWP Harness Inspector Training Course, which incorporates
- Introduction
- Statutory Inspections
- Types of Detailed Inspections
- Longevity and Obsolescence
- Common Types of Damage and Criteria for Failure
- Inspection Report
- Individual Practical Assessment: Inspection of minimum of 2 harness systems, 2 lanyards, and 2 connectors, alongside with completion of relevant documentation. This will be observed and assessed by your IPAF Instructor with the results recorded.
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