IPAF Harness Safety & Inspection
IPAF's (International Powered Access Federation) half day training course aimed at persons who need to select, inspect and use harness and lanyards when working in a Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP).
On successful completion delegates will receive a Internationally Recognised certificate (valid 5 years). Those who hold a valid Powered Access Licence (PAL) for operating equipment can have the Harness (H) category added to their PAL card.
Course Summary
Duration: Half day (minimum 3.5 hours) typically starting at 8.30AM
Maximum Instructor/Delegate Ratio: 1:10
Delivery Method: Classroom based theory & Practical exercises
Course Prerequisites: None
Assessment: Multiple choice theory paper & Practical exercises assessment
Qualification: A internationally recognised IPAF Certificate, valid for 5 years
Awarding Body: IPAF
PPE Requirements: Harness and Lanyard
Duration: Half day (minimum 3.5 hours) typically starting at 8.30AM
Maximum Instructor/Delegate Ratio: 1:10
Delivery Method: Classroom based theory & Practical exercises
Course Prerequisites: None
Assessment: Multiple choice theory paper & Practical exercises assessment
Qualification: A internationally recognised IPAF Certificate, valid for 5 years
Awarding Body: IPAF
PPE Requirements: Harness and Lanyard
Who Should Attend
This course is aimed at persons who's work includes or will include the need to select, inspect and use harness and lanyards when working in a Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP).
Course Content
Throughout the course delegate will gain a better understanding of the following topics and be required to pass these assessments:
Health & Fitness Statement
As the safe use of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) requires that you consult safety notices and read and thoroughly understand the manufacturer’s instruction manual, literacy and language comprehension are important requirements for any MEWP user.
Similarly, as the assembly and use of MEWPs can be physically demanding, users should be physically fit and in good health and should, generally, not have problems with eyesight or hearing, heart disease, high blood pressure, epilepsy, fear of heights / vertigo, giddiness / difficulty with balance, impaired limb function, alcohol or drug dependence or psychiatric illness.
If you have any problems with literacy or language comprehension, or have any doubts about your fitness to use MEWPs, you must bring them to the attention of your employer. This need not preclude you from using MEWPs, provided your employer conducts an assessment and is able to put into place adequate measures to take account of any difficulties you may have.
This course is aimed at persons who's work includes or will include the need to select, inspect and use harness and lanyards when working in a Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP).
Course Content
Throughout the course delegate will gain a better understanding of the following topics and be required to pass these assessments:
- Introduction
- Legal Requirements
- Hierarchy of Fall Protection Measures
- Harness Statement
- Harness, Lanyards and Fittings
- Inspections, Pre-Use Checks and Maintaining Records (including practical exercise)
- Fitting and Adjusting (including practical exercise)
- Usage and Anchor Points
- Storage and Maintenance
- Hazards and Precautions
- Risk Assessment
- Rescue Requirements and Options
- Multiple choice theory assessment
Health & Fitness Statement
As the safe use of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) requires that you consult safety notices and read and thoroughly understand the manufacturer’s instruction manual, literacy and language comprehension are important requirements for any MEWP user.
Similarly, as the assembly and use of MEWPs can be physically demanding, users should be physically fit and in good health and should, generally, not have problems with eyesight or hearing, heart disease, high blood pressure, epilepsy, fear of heights / vertigo, giddiness / difficulty with balance, impaired limb function, alcohol or drug dependence or psychiatric illness.
If you have any problems with literacy or language comprehension, or have any doubts about your fitness to use MEWPs, you must bring them to the attention of your employer. This need not preclude you from using MEWPs, provided your employer conducts an assessment and is able to put into place adequate measures to take account of any difficulties you may have.
Useful Information
For further information on correct use of Harness and Lanyards, please see the following links from the IPAF website:
IPAF Harness Statement Clunk Click Campaign |
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Speak to us today about booking on to one of our Open courses at our Training Centre on 0203 794 0798 or email us at info@rsc-training.co.uk
Want your training at your site? Speak to us about the requirements you'll need to run a course on site.