Course curriculum

  1. 1

    • Fall Arrest Safety Harness Awareness

    • Fall Arrest & Safety Harness Awareness Quiz
  2. 2

    • Harness Care Cleaning and Storage

    • Harness Cleaning, Care & Storage Quiz
  3. 3

Online Fall Arrest & Harness Training for UK Scaffolders

Develop essential awareness of fall arrest equipment, safety harnesses and safe working at height with our online UK training course for scaffolders and construction workers. Learn how to recognise fall hazards, understand fall arrest systems, check and use harness equipment, identify suspension risks and understand the importance of emergency rescue arrangements. This practical, visual course covers key principles of the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and relevant HSE guidance.
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Scaffolder wearing fall arrest safety harness during UK work at height training

FAQ

  • What is Fall Arrest & Safety Harness Awareness Training?

    Fall arrest and safety harness awareness training helps workers understand the risks of working at height and the principles of using personal fall protection equipment. This course covers harnesses, lanyards, anchor points, fall arrest, suspension risks and emergency rescue arrangements.

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  • Who is this fall arrest training course for?

    This course is designed primarily for UK scaffolders and construction workers who work at height or may use safety harnesses and fall arrest equipment. It may also be suitable for maintenance workers, engineers, contractors and facilities teams who require fall arrest awareness.

  • Is this course suitable for scaffolders?

    Yes. The course has been developed with scaffolders in mind and uses practical working-at-height scenarios. It covers the risks associated with harness use, fall arrest equipment, suspension following a fall and the importance of having suitable rescue arrangements.

  • Can I complete the safety harness training online?

    Yes. This is a 100% online fall arrest and safety harness awareness course, allowing learners to complete the training remotely and at their own pace using a compatible internet-connected device.

  • Does the course cover the Work at Height Regulations 2005?

    Yes. The course covers relevant principles of the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and UK HSE guidance relating to working at height, fall protection, planning, equipment and emergency arrangements. It does not imply HSE approval or endorsement.

  • Does the course cover suspension trauma and rescue?

    Yes. Learners are introduced to the risks associated with remaining suspended in a harness following an arrested fall, warning signs to look for, raising the alarm and the importance of planned rescue arrangements.

  • Will I receive a certificate after completing the course?

    Yes. Learners who successfully complete the course and required assessment receive a certificate of completion, providing evidence that the online awareness training has been completed.

  • Is online harness awareness training enough to make someone competent?

    No. This is an awareness-level course. It does not replace practical instruction, equipment-specific training, supervision or competency assessment where these are required for the worker's role. Employers remain responsible for ensuring workers are competent for the work they undertake.

What Does the Fall Arrest & Harness Course Cover?

This online fall arrest and safety harness training course gives scaffolders and construction workers practical awareness of the equipment, hazards and emergency arrangements associated with working at height.