Scaffold Harness Inspection Course (SG4)

Stay compliant. Stay safe. Our SG4-compliant Scaffold Harness Inspections Course at Safety & Access is designed to equip workers and supervisors with the knowledge and confidence to correctly inspect, wear, maintain, and manage harness equipment. Ensuring proper harness use can mean the difference between life and death in the event of a fall.

Scaffold Harness Inspection Course Overview

This course delivers essential training in accordance with SG4 guidance and manufacturer specifications. Delegates will learn how to use and inspect safety harnesses and associated equipment, along with rescue planning and lone working considerations.

Who Should Attend?

• Scaffolders and site operatives
• Supervisors and managers responsible for working at height
• PPE inspectors and safety officers
• Anyone using or maintaining fall arrest harnesses

Course Format & Certification

• Duration: Half-day course
• Location: Delivered at Safety & Access training centres or client premises
• Assessment: Practical inspection exercise and short knowledge test
• Certification: Safety & Access Certificate of Attendance (valid for 3 years)

Benefits of the Course

• Ensures harnesses and lanyards are safe to use
• Improves working at height compliance with SG4 and HSE guidance
• Prevents accidents caused by worn or incorrectly worn harnesses
• Supports employers in fulfilling legal duties under the Work at Height Regulations

Book Your Place

Ensure safety at height is never compromised. Book your Scaffold Harness Inspection Course today or contact us for more information. Call +44 (0)115 979 4523 to discuss group bookings or training at your site.

What the Course Covers

• Review of harness and fall arrest systems
• Understanding manufacturer guidance and lifespan
• What you can and can’t clip onto
• The correct way to wear a harness
• Maintenance and care of harnesses and equipment
• Identifying defective harnesses, lanyards, and connectors
• Use of retrieval wheels, lanyards, and rescue kits
• Planning and managing rescue procedures
• Lone working procedures and risks

1. These terms and conditions are in addition to the standard terms and conditions (Rev 2 06/99) of Safety & Access Ltd which are available for inspection upon request
2. Course bookings will only be accepted upon receipt of a signed Safety & Access Ltd course booking form.
3. Course fees must be paid in full prior to course commencing if no account held with Safety & Access Ltd.
4. Safety & Access Ltd reserves the right to withhold the issue of training certificates, grant aid applications and NVQ paperwork until such time as the training/assessment is paid for in full
5. Once a booking is confirmed, the following conditions will apply in respect of course cancellations. Cancellations are required in writing and will apply from date received.  Bank Holidays and Weekends are not included on time limits:
   1. For cancellations made 21 days or more before the course start date, full refund of course fee
   2. For cancellations made more than 14 days, but less than 21 days, before the course start date: 50% refund of course fee on cancellation or £50.00 administration fee on transfer to next available course. Transfers will not be accepted less than 5 working days before the course start date.
   3. For cancellation made less than 14 days before the course start date or non-arrival: Full fee payable
6. Safety & Access Ltd reserves the right at its absolute discretion, and without liability, to cancel, alter or re-arrange courses for any reason including a lack of attendees; in which event attendees will be transferred to other courses or monies paid fully refunded
7. Safety & Access Ltd reserve the right to remove any attendee(s) from the training course at any time if, in the opinion of Safety & Access Ltd, there is evidence of serious misconduct (including alcohol or drug misuse), or the continued attendance of the attendee would not be in the interests of the attendee or other attendees on that course, whether for reasons of safety or otherwise.  Full payment is applicable in this instance
8. Construction Skills/CISRS/NVQ information on grant availability is given in good faith, it is the individual company’s responsibility to check eligibility with their local Construction Skills office
9. Pre requisite evidence must be supplied within 6 months of the course date. If supplied after the 6 months period an additional charge for the application of the card will be invoiced for.