Safety Harness Plus Leading Edge Course
Key Features
Of this Harness Plus Leading Edge Course:
- Covers full body harness selection, fitting and inspection for leading edge applications
- Addresses specific hazards when anchor points are positioned at the edge of structures
- Includes practical use of self-retracting lifelines designed for leading edge contact
- Teaches fall arrest calculations, clearance distances and rescue planning
- Aligns with current UK Working at Height Regulations and BS EN standards
Course Date Availability
Harness Plus Leading Edge training at the following 1 centres. Prices from £150 per person :
| Training Centres | Next Available Dates |
|---|---|
| Uxbridge | 21st Jul 202627th Jul 2026 |
Course Information
Overview:
Safety Harness Plus Leading Edge training provides comprehensive instruction on the correct selection, use and management of fall protection systems where the anchor point sits at or near a leading edge. Delegates learn to identify the additional risks created by sharp edges, cable abrasion and swing falls, and how to mitigate them through appropriate equipment choice and positioning. The course combines classroom theory with hands-on practical sessions on realistic structures so participants leave with immediately applicable skills for construction, maintenance and industrial environments.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for:
- Roofing and cladding operatives
- Steel erectors and structural workers
- Maintenance technicians working on roofs and facades
- Scaffolders and temporary works teams
- Site supervisors and safety managers responsible for fall protection
- Facilities engineers carrying out edge work
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- How to inspect and correctly fit full body harnesses and associated components
- Selection and limitations of leading-edge rated self-retracting lifelines
- Calculation of required clearance distances below the edge
- Safe anchoring techniques when the only available point is at the leading edge
- Recognition and management of swing-fall and edge-abrasion hazards
- Basic post-fall rescue procedures and casualty management
- Legal duties under the Work at Height Regulations 2005
Course Agenda
Overview:
The course runs over one day with a mix of theory presentations and practical exercises on a training structure. Morning sessions cover legislation, equipment standards and hazard recognition, while the afternoon focuses on hands-on fitting, anchoring and simulated leading-edge scenarios.
Key Modules Covered
What you will learn:
- Current UK legislation and guidance for work at height
- Harness types, standards and pre-use inspection
- Leading edge SRL technology and performance requirements
- Anchor point selection and positioning for edge work
- Fall clearance and swing-fall calculations
- Practical fitting, connection and movement on structures
- Rescue planning and basic casualty recovery techniques
Private Courses On-site
Safety Harness Plus Leading Edge training is also available as a dedicated course, at your premises, and on a date and time of your choosing. Advantages of group / private course is the convenience of candidates being in familiar surroundings and not having to travel, the lowest price, and the ability to have the course tailored to your own application.
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Accreditation & Next Steps
What you will achieve as a result:
Successful delegates receive a certificate of training in Safety Harness Use with Leading Edge Application. The qualification is normally valid for three years. Refresher training is recommended before expiry or when new equipment or site conditions are introduced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most commonly asked Safety Harness Plus Leading Edge questions:
The course is delivered over one full day, typically eight hours, combining theory and practical sessions.
Delegates should have a basic understanding of working at height and be physically fit enough to wear a harness and carry out practical exercises.
The course covers legislation, harness inspection and fitting, leading-edge SRL selection, anchor positioning, fall clearance calculations, swing-fall hazards and basic rescue techniques.
Assessment includes a short written test and continuous observation of practical skills during fitting, anchoring and movement exercises.
Delegates receive a certificate confirming training in Safety Harness Use with Leading Edge Application.
The certificate is normally valid for three years from the date of issue.
Refresher training is recommended before the three-year expiry or sooner if new equipment or site conditions are encountered.
This course specifically addresses the additional risks and equipment requirements when anchor points are located at the leading edge, including abrasion-resistant SRLs and swing-fall calculations.
Delegates should wear suitable work clothing, safety footwear and bring any prescription safety glasses they normally use.
Yes, the practical exercises use real leading-edge scenarios so delegates can immediately apply the techniques on similar structures.
Training uses current full-body harnesses, leading-edge rated self-retracting lifelines, temporary anchor devices and a purpose-built training structure.
Yes, it includes the duties of employers and workers under the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and relevant British and European standards.
Prices per person typically start at £150. Discounts available for multi person or group bookings (depending upon location)
More Information
This training equips delegates to work safely and competently when the only viable anchor points are located at the leading edge of roofs, steelwork or platforms. Emphasis is placed on real equipment handling and decision-making in typical UK site conditions.
Last updated: Jun 2026 • Part of XYZ Training Group