This Safety Harness course is ideal for anyone working at height, providing essential training on inspecting, wearing, and using full-body safety harnesses correctly. It is taught using purpose-built working at height facilities.
- Valid for 3 years
- Hands-on experience in putting on and wearing a harness
- Practical guidance on harness inspection and correct usage
- Realistic practice in height scenarios for confidence and safety
About this course
This half-day safety harness course provides an overview of fall protection and restraint systems.
Delegates on this course will learn and be able to practice:
- Wearing suitable PPE correctly
- How PPE and Personal Fall Protection Systems (PFPS) are maintained and safe to use
- Using and storing all work equipment and PPE correctly
- What to do if PPE or PFPS equipment is found to be modified, defective or does not meet the relevant standard
- Locate suitable anchor points
- How to check work area for obstructions etc
After completing this course, delegates will know and understand:
- Legislative requirements for working safely at height
- The main risks associated with work at height and how these are controlled
- The types of PFPS used
- How to inspect the equipment provided for work at height
- What to do with damaged or defective equipment
- The principal requirements for dealing with incidents
To view the full course timetable click here.
This course is taught by experienced, highly trained instructors – all of whom have completed regulated training and assessor awards.
1 trainer to 10 candidates (1:10):
- Theory training
- Practical training & assessment
Certification/Accreditation
Delegates on this course are continually assessed and will also have to complete a multiple-choice written test to complete this course successfully.
After successfully completing this course – delegates will receive an industry recognised MRS Training & Rescue certificate.
Certification lasts for 3 years.
MRS certificates are emailed within a week of the course being completed.
Payments
If you book this course online, you can pay by debit or credit card.
If you wish to pay via an invoice, please enquire about the course and our team will contact you to complete the booking.
Course materials and a hot drink are provided.
After booking
Joining instructions are sent by email – which are usually received on the same day but always within 48 hours of booking.
Courses start at 8.45am and finish at about 12.00pm.
Yes - subject to our terms and conditions.
Yes, free parking is available at all our UK training centres for course candidates.
Entry requirements
Delegates must be physically fit for courses involving practical exercises and PPE. Key health conditions to consider include heart disease, respiratory issues (e.g., asthma), high blood pressure, epilepsy, vertigo, impaired limb function, uncorrected vision problems, and any substance dependencies.
If unsure, employers should arrange a medical assessment. We reserve the right to refuse training to those deemed medically unfit.
Delegates using manriding or fall arrest equipment must not exceed a weight limit of 127kg (20 stone). Customers may use their own equipment if the assessor confirms it is fit for purpose, properly calibrated, and compatible with course equipment.
Delegates must provide photographic ID, such as a passport or driving licence, before completing any course. The legal name on the ID will appear on the certificate.
In addition, all candidates are required to bring the following PPE for practical exercises:
- Hard hat
- Workwear
- Safety footwear
- Gloves
Yes. Due to the nature of the training course and the emphasis placed on communication, there is only a provision for the assessments to be undertaken in English. Therefore English proficiency is required.