EUSR Work at Height (WAH) & Harness Use & Inspection

The Energy & Utility Skills Register (EUSR) accredited Work at Height and Harness Use & Inspection course combines theory based awareness training with practical instruction and assessment of harness usage and self-inspection.

The 1 day (5 hour) course can accommodate up to 8 delegates per day.

Course Objectives 

• Understand legislation and guidance pertaining to work at height including HASWA 74, CDM 2015, PUWER 1998, PPE 1992, and the Work at Height Regulations 2005  
• Define work at height and explain the requirements for working at height, including roles and responsibilities and safe working practices
• Become familiar with various types of personal fall protection equipment (PFPE) and the inspection and testing requirements of PFPE
• Identify the dangers and hazards associated with working at height
• Understand the requirement for risk assessments unique to working at height
• Recognise and select suitable equipment for the working at height task
• Demonstrate the correct usage of and carry out a self- inspection of a harness (your personal fall protection equipment - PFPE)
• Consider and discuss the importance of rescue plans

  The Energy & Utility Skills Register (EUSR) accredited Work at Height and Harness Use & Inspection course combines theory based awareness training with practical instruction and assessment of harness usage and self-inspection.