HARNESS AWARENESS.
Promote and enable the safe, effective use of powered access worldwide. According to IPAF data, falls from the platform is one of the major causes of injury or fatality associated with using MEWPs.
ABOUT THE COURSE
Awareness and understanding of how to correctly use a harness is critical to safe operation of boom-type MEWPs. This Harness Awareness (HA) Course consists of theory training and a test.
The course provides a simplified route for those trying to gain knowledge, understanding and competence in the selection and management of personal fall protection equipment.
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?
Candidates who do not need to personally use or wear a harness should take the HA Course. Candidates typically include:
Managers
Planners
Safety Professionals
Supervisors
YOU WILL LEARN
Selection
Select harnesses and lanyards for use in MEWPs.
Supervision
Manage and supervise use of harnesses and lanyards for use in MEWPs.
Safe Systems
Create safe systems of work for harness and lanyard use in MEWPs.
FLEXIBLE TRAINING
The eLearning option for the HA Course brings candidates more flexibility and convenience. Candidates can choose the harness course or courses that best suit their requirements ensuring a tailored approach to their learning. This course can be taken as eLearning, remotely, in half a day or less.
QUALIFICATION
Upon successful completion of the Harness Awareness Course (HA), candidates will receive a digital certificate, accessed via the IPAF ePAL app.
All harness qualifications are valid for five years.
Work at Height Safety Association (WAHSA) and our members are really pleased to have been able to work with IPAF to revise and develop this range of courses.
Accredited Qualification
READY TO START?
To book this course, contact your nearest IPAF-approved training centre. Use our training centre locator at: www.ipaf.org/training