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IPAF Harness Use and Inspection

IPAF course covering how to select, inspect and use an appropriate safety harness and associated equipment safely.<br>

Agenda

Introduction

  • Legislation, standards and guidance
  • Hierarchy of fall protection measures
  • IPAF harness statement
  • Harness, lanyard and fittings
  • Pre-use checks (including practical)
  • Usage and anchor points
  • Inspection and safe use
  • Performing the task safely
  • Storage and maintenance
  • Hazards and precautions Rescue planning
  • Theory Test

Course Aims

Our industry leading course will provide delegates with the knowledge to understand the relevant Health & Safety Regulations, Guidance and Standards surrounding Harness use in particular.

They will also be given the knowledge to identify and select the correct form of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) against falls from height when working from a MEWP.

The course will cover inspection, maintenance, monitoring, fitting and correct use of safety equipment.

This attracts a CITB Short Course Duration Grant at Tier 1, with a value of ┬ú60. Please see the Grants and Funding tab for further information.

Certification

Delegates successfully completing the course will have the Harness (H) category added to their Powered Access Licence (PAL) - valid for 5 years. Those who don't have a current IPAF Operator Licence (PAL) card will be awarded a certificate only.

IPAF ePAL

From 1st June '21 all IPAF cards & certificates applied for will be issued in digital format via the ePAL app.

Operators can download the app for free to Apple iOS and Android devices and use it to view and access their digital PAL Cards, logbooks and IPAF safety guides. Our Trainers will talk you through this process at the start of your IPAF course.

HSS Training will be using the NEW IPAF Digital PAL Card Licence Application (ePAL) to process all IPAF certification.

  • The IPAF Digital PAL Card Licence Application (ePAL) is a mandatory item when making a booking, charged at ┬ú29.50 per delegate.
  • IPAF Physical PAL Card Licence Application (Printed PAL Card) ΓÇô If required add the item ΓÇ£ Printed PAL Card and Certificate ΓÇ£ to your basket - additional cost ┬ú7.50

Who Should Attend

Delegates whose work includes operating from a MEWP will benefit from this course.

Ways of Learning

Classroom

Face to face training with an experienced trainer at one of our centres or your workplace.

Recommended Course Materials & Add-ons

Powered Access Kit
SKU: TA511 £85.50
Powered Access Kit
The powered access kit designed in collaboration with SpanSet includes a full body harness and 1.5m adjustable restraint lanyard.

Ideal for use for anyone working in a mobile elevated work platform (MEWP).

The adjustable length rope lanyard allows the worker to create restraint system to keep them inside the MEWP basket in the event of an accident as recommended on IPAF operator training courses.

Click here to find out more about this kit.


Part Number: 11179

Please note our delivery charges cover the cost for delivery to 1 mainland UK address. For delivery outside of this area please contact our team on 
0345 605 0006.
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Printed IPAF PAL Card/Certificate Add-on
SKU: TD106 £40.00
Printed IPAF PAL Card/Certificate Add-on
Upgrade to receive a physical printed IPAF PAL card and certificate.

Important Information: 
If you're booking one of the following courses, please note that IPAF issues a printed certificate only. A PAL card is not included with these courses: 
  • IPAF Harness Awareness, User and Inspection (HA/HU/HI) 
  • IPAF MEWPs For Managers 
  • Site Assessment (for MEWP Selection) Training Course
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