Safety Harness Inspection
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Safety Harness Inspection
Duration 1-2 hours
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100% online training
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1 learner per course
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Train teams of all sizes
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Bulk discounts starting at 10% off 10 courses
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Pay by invoice with 30 day payment terms available (5+ courses)
£65 +VAT
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Includes a 10% discount for 10+ courses
Falls from height are a leading cause of workplace injury, and the reliability of PPE is critical. Regular detailed checks are essential in identifying subtle damage that could cause equipment to fail.
This Safety Harness Inspection course is designed for anyone in any industry whose role involves conducting detailed checks of fall arrest PPE, including users, storepersons and supervisors. The course equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to perform detailed checks of key work at height PPE to keep yourself and others safe when working at height. Through this training, you’ll learn how to carry out detailed checks of full-body, fall arrest safety harnesses, shock-absorbing lanyards and work at height helmets. You’ll learn about common causes of damage, how to recognise when equipment is no longer fit for use and what to do when this happens.
This course doesn’t provide qualified competent person certification needed for thorough inspections under the Work at Height Regulations 2005.
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Same day digital certificate
Printed certificate posted next working day
Full audio voiceover
Assessment retakes at no extra cost
Learn at your own pace with no completion deadlines
Accredited by CPD, assured by RoSPA Qualifications
Downloadable module recaps of key learning points
What you'll learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Conduct a detailed check of safety harnesses, shock-absorbing lanyards and helmets.
- Recognise if a safety harness, lanyard or helmet isn't fit for use.
- Identify what can cause damage to the equipment.
- Take the correct actions if defects are found on the equipment during a detailed check.
Training you can trust
Accredited by CPD
All of our courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
Assured by RoSPA Qualifications
This course is also assured by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents through their RoSPA Qualifications Assurance System, as providing up-to-date, quality and content-approved training.
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Why take this course?
Work at height PPE is designed to minimise the risk of injury and keep you or your teammates safe in the event of a fall. However, this is only possible if all components are in good condition. If just one piece of equipment is damaged, the entire system can fail, making regular, detailed checks an important step in ensuring that all PPE is safe to use.
This Safety Harness Inspection course provides you with a comprehensive guide for carrying out detailed checks of key work at height PPE. It gives you the knowledge to move beyond daily user checks to identify subtle defects, signs of damage and contamination that could compromise your safety or the safety of others. It covers the inspection process for safety harnesses, shock-absorbing lanyards and work at height helmets, as well as the correct cleaning, storage and quarantine procedures.
Module 1: The Fundamentals
This module breaks down the basics of the fall arrest system, showing you how harnesses, lanyards and helmets all work together to keep you or your team safe when working at height. You’ll learn the difference between quick user checks and the deeper detailed checks needed to spot subtle damage. It also covers the impact of harsh environments, the importance of proper cleaning and storage, and why the right inspection environment is key.
Module 2: The Detailed Check Process
This module provides a step-by-step guide to conducting a methodical, tactile and visual check of each piece of equipment. You'll learn exactly what to look and feel for, and see visual examples of common types of damage. It also explains the danger of equipment modifications and why using a checklist or log keeps the whole team protected.
Once you have completed all of the online training material, you will be able to take the online assessment. The assessment consists of 15 multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 80%. The answers are marked instantly, so you will know whether you have passed as soon as you finish.
If you don’t pass the assessment, you can review the course material and take the assessment again as many times as necessary at no extra charge.
This training is suitable for anyone responsible for equipment checks of safety harnesses, lanyards and helmets. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Supervisors and Managers
- Health and Safety Officers
- Equipment Custodians or Store Managers
- Rigging and Scaffolding Specialists
- Roofers
- Construction workers
- Engineers / Electrical Engineers
Written by experts
In partnership with
Clive Bush
Director of Prusik Rescue
Clive Bush is a Rope Rescue and Working at Height specialist with a background in the UK military and 24 years in frontline emergency services. For the past 18 years, he has focused on Rope Rescue and Working at Height (WAH), functioning as a Rope Rescue and Rope Access Instructor. He is the Director of Prusik Rescue, a company providing safety training and consultancy.
Clive holds CEAT & CAVA assessor qualifications, alongside IOSH, FAAW, and FAAH training. His certifications include UKRO Rope Assessor, ITRA Level 3, IRATA Level 3, MATS Certificate, Rooftop Worker Certificate, and RF Certificate. He has also served on the London Eye Rescue Team.
His previous roles include Force Lead Rope Access Instructor and Rope Rescue Instructor for the police. He participates in the College of Policing's working group on Police Rope Access. Clive was invited by the British Embassy to deliver a Rope Rescue Operator course to Military SAR units in Bosnia BiH and provides WAH training to organisations such as Network Rail in the UK.
Frequently asked questions
How do I access the training?
All of our training is done within your web browser - there are no apps to download or software to install.
After picking the courses you need and completing your purchase, you will receive a confirmation email. To access our courses yourself or to distribute them to others you just need to click the ‘Get Started’ button within the email and select which option you want. You will then be able to add the course(s) into an existing account, or create a new account.
Can I buy training for my team?
Of course just add the amount of courses you need and follow the purchase process. Please do be aware that it is one course per learner so they will all need their own course.
When buying courses for a team you'll also get access to our Management Suite free of charge. This is a tool that will allow you to allocate, track and review the training of your team.
Did you know? - We offer free training sessions on how to get the most from your Management Suite. To benefit from this, please contact: managersupport@highspeedtraining.co.uk to get your session booked in.
If I order multiple courses will I receive any discount?
Yes, our bulk discounts are automatically applied to orders containing any combination of courses. We offer the following discounts on bulk purchases:
If you purchase 10+ courses you receive a 10% discount
If you purchase 50+ courses you receive a 20% discount
If you purchase 100+ courses you receive a 30% discount
If you purchase 500+ courses you receive a 40% discount
What payment options are available?
You can pay for our training using either a Debit or Credit card.
For companies ordering 5 or more courses, you’ll also be given the option to pay by invoice. If you would like to pay by invoice for fewer than 5 courses then please contact our Sales Team by calling 0333 006 7000 or emailing us at sales@highspeedtraining.co.uk.
Can I access the training material after I have completed my course?
Yes. You can use your username and password to log in and revisit the training material as many times as you like, even after completing the course.
Is there a time limit on completing the course?
No, we want our courses to work around you so there’s no time limit in which you must complete the training after making a purchase. You can also split your training over as many different sessions as you wish, as course progress is saved as you make your way through the training. You’re free to learn entirely at your own pace.
