SAFETY HARNESS INSPECTION & USER TRAINING COURSE

At Dangle Academy in Belfast, Northern Ireland, we deliver an industry-standard Safety Harness Inspection and User Training Course designed specifically for those working in construction, maintenance, and industrial environments. This course ensures that anyone using fall arrest equipment is trained to inspect, fit, use, and maintain their harnesses and lanyards safely, legally, and competently.

Our Safety Harness Inspection and User Training Course provides both theoretical knowledge and practical instruction, helping attendees identify potential faults, understand manufacturer guidelines, and follow correct procedures for harness use, adjustment, and pre-use inspection.

The course is a combination of practical demonstration and structured theory training.

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Safety Harness Inspection & User Training Course Information

This practical one (1) day course provides essential training for anyone who wears, inspects, or manages the use of safety harnesses and lanyards when working at height. It covers correct fitting, usage, maintenance, and inspection procedures in line with current legislation and manufacturer guidelines.

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Safety Harness Inspection & User Training Duration

• 1 Day (8 Hours)

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Who Should Attend a Safety Harness Inspection & User Training Course?

This course is suitable for:

• Operatives working at height
• Supervisors responsible for issuing or inspecting harnesses
• Health & safety representatives
• Anyone requiring hands-on harness awareness and inspection skills
• All operatives who require a safety harness and lanyards to carryout their work safely

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Key modules of the Safety Harness Inspection and User Training Course are?

• Legal responsibilities and relevant legislation (e.g. Work at Height Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005
• Understand the main aims of Health & Safety Legislation (H&SWO 1978 NI, Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000, Personal Protective Equipment Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1993 and Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999 (PUWER)
• Types of harnesses, lanyards, and fall arrest systems
• Pre-use inspection and fitting procedures
• Identifying damage, defects, and wear - using tactile inspections
• Cleaning, maintenance, storage, and lifespan of equipment
• Record keeping and equipment registers
• Hands-on harness fitting and inspection practice
• Manufacturer guidance and industry best practice

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Safety Harness Inspection & User Training Assessment & Certification

Delegates will be assessed through:

• Practical demonstration of correct harness fitting and inspection
• Short multiple-choice questionnaire to confirm understanding

Successful participants will receive a Dangle Academy Safety Harness Inspection and User Training certificate, valid for 3 years.

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Safety Harness Inspection & User Training Course Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites, but delegates should be physically able to wear a harness and participate in practical activities.

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Additional Information on Safety Harness & User Training

• Participants should wear suitable clothing for trying on a harnesses.
• All training equipment will be provided
• This course does not cover rescue from height – see our Work at Height training or Advanced Rescue from Height course for further training.

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Book your Safety Harness Inspection & User Training course online today or contact us to discuss group bookings or on-site delivery.

We look forward to welcoming you to Dangle Academy in Belfast – where we train you to Reach the Unreachable safely!