IPAF Harness Awareness & User (HA & HU) - Open Course

An Open Course is classroom-based and face-to-face with a trainer. Open courses have available dates that anyone can book online or by phone.  The IPAF Harness Awareness & User (HA & HU) course provides all the guidance candidates need on the correct use of safety harnesses. This 2-module course will cover key aspects of harness safety whilst working at height, ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety legislation.

Who is IPAF Harness Awareness & User Course (HA & HU)

This accreditation is aimed at those using MEWPS. Whilst MEWPs can be a safer option for working at height than other methods, there are still precautions which must be taken to ensure this is the case.

You will cover the following objectives in your training course:

• Health & Safety legislation
• Key health & safety legislation relating to harness use
• Identifying different types of fall arrest and restraint equipment
• Correct fitting and adjustment of harnesses
• Selecting appropriate lanyards and fall arrest systems
• Safe use of fall arrest blocks and shock‑absorbing lanyards
• Understanding connectors and anchor points
• Equipment care, maintenance and record‑keeping
• Instruction manuals and paperwork
• Multiple‑choice written examination

You will need to bring the following to your IPAF course:

• Hard hat
• Safety goggles/glasses
• High visibility jacket/coat/vest
• Safety gloves
• Safety boots
• 1.5m full body adjustable short restraint harness and lanyard set

Under no circumstances will any delegate be allowed to take part in any outdoor work without the above personal safety equipment.
Attendees to the IPAF training course are required to bring their own harnesses as they are not supplied at the training centres.