Our Safety Harness Rescue Course delivers a minimum of 7 hours of both theory and hands on practical instruction and training to provide each delegate with the vital information, understanding and competence required to carry out remote rescue and evacuation using commonly available systems.
This course also includes elements of our Safety Harness - Essentials Course & Safety Harness - FPE Formal Inspection Course as each delegate attending this course must have an understanding of working at height, the risks associated with working at height and be able to carry out a pre-use inspection of a full body harness/lanyard, and to correctly wear/fit/adjust it.
This course consists of a training room lecture, presentation, written assessment, practical training and assessment.
This course is aimed at personnel who are or will be involved in work at height using personal fall protection equipment and will be responsible for rescue and retrieval of casualties after arrested falls using safety harnesses, lanyards and associated P.F.P.E (Personal Fall Protection Equipment) in the work place.
As the course includes the Harness Safe Use & Inspection Course, there are no prerequisites for this course, however a working knowledge and experience of fall protection equipment and a good head for heights is essential.
The use of Rescue and Evacuation equipment with Safety Harnesses requires that you comply with regulations and industry standards and read and thoroughly understand the manufacturer’s instruction manual, therefore literacy and language comprehension are important requirements for all WAH Rescue personnel attending this course.
Similarly, since the inspection, operation and use of WAH Rescue and Evacuation equipment 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.
The agenda for our Harness - Work at Height Rescue course includes:
- Safety Legislation, Work at Height Regulations
- Accident Statistics
- Hazards and Risks
- Fall Prevention, Fall Restraint, Fall Protection & Fall Arrest
- Harness Types and Design Standards
- Component Parts of a Fall Arrest System (The A,B,C,D & E)
- Identifying correct Tie-Off and Anchor Points
- Pre-Use Inspection of Harness & Lanyard with Practical Exercise
- Correct Wearing and Fitting of Harness with Practical Exercise
- Harness/Lanyard Storage, Care and Cleaning
- Rescue Provision Requirements
- Hazard Analysis & Risk Assessment
- Familiarisation & Practical Training on the Assent and Descent Rescue System
- Familiarisation & Practical Training on the Controlled Descent Device Rescue Kit
Successful delegates will receive e-certification accredited by Kentec Training valid for a period of 3 years from the date of the course. Delegates will gain an understanding of current relevant legislation and be able to use a variety of rescue descent devices safely, in line with current approved methods and manufacturer’s instructions.
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As some of our Safety Harness courses include a practical session involving work at height, you will be required to wear PPE during your training and assessment. This includes safety boots, safety helmet with a chin strap, and high-visibility vest or jacket. Full details of PPE requirements will be outlined in your booking confirmation email and joining instructions.
If needed, PPE and safety harnesses can be purchased from Reception at our Tonbridge and Ashford Training Centres.
You will receive familiarisation & practical training on a Gotcha II assent and descent rescue system, as well as a controlled descent device rescue kit from IKAR GB.
Yes, we can absolutely offer you support. We understand that everyone learns differently, and we’re committed to making our courses accessible to all. Our instructors are experienced in delivering training to individuals with varying levels of reading and writing ability.
We can offer additional verbal guidance, practical demonstrations, and one-to-one support when attending training courses at one of our training centres. If required, we can also arrange for assistance during written assessments, such as a reader.
Please let our support team know in advance if you have any concerns, and we’ll do everything we can to support you in successfully completing your training.
Several of our training courses involve practical elements, which may include working at height, lifting equipment, or operating machinery. You should be in good general health and physically able to take part in these activities safely. If you have any medical conditions, injuries, or concerns that may affect your ability to participate, please let our support team know in advance so we can advise you on course suitability and any reasonable adjustments that may be available.
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