Official IPAF Safety Training

Certified IPAF Safety Harness Course

Ensure compliance and safety when working at height. Comprehensive training for Harness Awareness (HA), User (HU), and Inspection (HI). Book your course today.

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Key Categories

Harness Safety Modules

Our IPAF-approved harness training is broken down into three specific modules to suit your job role.

Harness Awareness (HA)

Theory-based module for managers and supervisors. Covers the hierarchy of fall protection, legislation, and equipment selection. Prerequisite for HU and HI.

Harness User (HU)

Practical module for operators. Learn to don and doff a harness correctly, perform pre-use checks, and attach to anchorage points safely.

Harness Inspector (HI)

Advanced module for safety officers or storemen. Learn to conduct and record detailed interim inspections of fall protection equipment.

Combined Course

Complete HA, HU, and HI in a single day. The most efficient way to ensure comprehensive competence in harness safety.

Who Needs This Course?

Harness training is essential for anyone working with boom-type platforms.

HA

Planners

Site Managers who need to select the correct equipment and plan safe systems of work.

Management Level
HU

Boom Operators

Anyone using a cherry picker (3b/1b) must wear a harness. This course teaches you how.

Operator Level
HI

Safety Staff

Personnel responsible for the statutory inspection and record-keeping of safety equipment.

Inspector Level
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Training Process

Steps to achieving your IPAF Harness qualification.

1

Choose Level

Select the modules relevant to your role (Awareness, User, or Inspector).

2

Theory

Engage in classroom learning or eLearning to understand fall protection regulations.

3

Practical

Get hands-on practice inspecting and fitting harnesses under expert supervision.

4

Certification

Pass the assessment to receive your IPAF certificate and add the category to your PAL Card.

Find Your Module

Not sure which harness course fits? We can help.

Note: HA is mandatory for all other modules.

Why is this Training Vital?

Correctly used PFPE is the last line of defense against fatal falls.

Life Saving

Legal Compliance

Proper Fit

Defect Spotting

Understanding Fall Protection

We teach the critical difference between fall restraint and fall arrest.

Work Restraint

The primary method for MEWPs. Using a short lanyard to prevent the operator from being thrown out of the basket. This is the safest approach.

Fall Arrest

Systems designed to catch you after a fall. Generally avoided in MEWPs due to risks of swing and impact, unless specific circumstances apply.

Inspection

Equipment degrades. Our course teaches you to spot the tell-tale signs of UV damage, chemical burns, and cuts that compromise safety.

Student Feedback

“I realized I’d been wearing my harness wrong for years. The practical fitting session was an eye-opener.”

PM

Paul M.

Boom Operator

“The inspector course was tough but thorough. I now feel confident signing off our kit inspections.”

SJ

Sarah J.

Safety Officer

“Clear instruction on the difference between restraint and arrest. Essential knowledge for site.”

DL

Dave L.

Site Manager

Harness FAQ

Common questions about the safety harness course.

Do I need this for a scissor lift?

Typically, no. IPAF guidance recommends harnesses for boom lifts (3b/1b) but not usually for vertical lifts (3a), unless a specific site risk assessment requires it.

How often do harnesses need checking?

Users must perform a pre-use check before every wear. A formal detailed inspection must be carried out by a competent person at least every 6 months.

Does the certificate expire?

Yes, the qualification is valid for 5 years, aligning with the IPAF PAL Card renewal cycle.

Can I inspect other people’s harnesses?

Only if you have completed the ‘Harness Inspector (HI)’ module. The ‘User (HU)’ module only qualifies you to check your own kit before use.

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