Aims & Objectives
This course enables a candidate to select, monitor, manage and plan the correct use of Harnesses and lanyards for use in a MEWP. At the end of this course candidates will do the User assessment on their practical application of the knowledge gained during the theory training.
Course Content
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• Understand how to correctly identify and select the appropriate form of personal protection against falls from MEWPs.
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• Understand how to check, use, maintain and store a harness and lanyard with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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• Understand how to correctly fit and adjust a harness and lanyard.
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• Demonstrate competence in the correct pre-use check of a harness and lanyard.
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• Demonstrate competence in how to correctly fit and adjust a harness and lanyard for use in a MEWP
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• Demonstrate the correct anchor point to attach the lanyard to in a MEWP and adjust the lanyard to be effective.
Please note this course covers no inspection training – this is covered on the IPAF Harness Inspector course.