IPAF Harness Training
Course Introduction
Powered access is a safe way of working at height so why take the risk by not wearing a full body harness correctly? Correct use of a harness can prevent you from being thrown out. This course is designed for those who use harnesses in MEWPs
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Upcoming courses:
| Course | Date/Location | Duration |
Price (VAT Exclusive) |
Places | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPAF Harness |
16 Jul, 2025
Knowsley, Liverpool, L33 7UY
|
half day | £175 per person |
7 |
Course Information
- This Theory and Practical Course is split into 3 sections:
- Harness Awareness (HA)
- Select harnesses and lanyards for use in MEWPs
- Manage and Supervise the use of harnesses and lanyards for use in MEWPs
- Create safe systems of work for harness and lanyard use in Mewps
- *Theory training only, available and e-learning or in-person
- Harness User (HU)
- All of the above plus:
- Use of harness and lanyards in MEWPS
- Conduct pre-use checks of harnesses and lanyards fo use in MEWP's
- *HA & HU as a half day course £125+ vat
- Harness Inspection (HI)
- All of the Above plus
- Conduct statutory inspection of harnesses and lanyards for use in MEWPs
- *HI and HU half day courses require HA e-leaning to be conducted before the in-preson session
- HA, HU & HI in one day
- If you have a group and would like to carry out a full-day session with all three elements of the training in person please contact our team for information and pricing.
This qualification has been developed for those already working, or preparing to work, in the industry and who will be using MEWPs with Full body Harnesses.
Delegate Requirements – Delegates should be physically fit, in good health and should, generally, not have problems with eyesight or hearing, heart disease, high blood pressure, epilepsy, impaired limb function, alcohol or drug dependence or psychiatric illness.
Novice – This course is designed for the complete Novice delegate. However, it will be equally suitable for those with industry experience and those looking to refresh their knowledge.
IPAF (International Powered Access Federation) training programs are designed to ensure the safe and efficient operation of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs). IPAF offers several specific training categories, including IPAF 3a, 3b, and 1b, each tailored to different types of MEWPs and their operation.
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) promotes the safe and effective use of powered access equipment worldwide in the widest sense – through providing technical advice and information; through influencing and interpreting legislation and standards; and through safety initiatives and training programmes.
IPAF is a not-for-profit organisation owned by its members, which include manufacturers, rental companies, distributors, contractors and users. IPAF members operate a majority of the MEWP rental fleet worldwide and manufacture about 85% of platforms on the market.
This course is approved for CITB Levy Funding.
We are a CITB Approved Training Organisation and will process your levy payment if you are a registered company.
