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Safety Harness Level 2 Training Course
Stay safe at height with our Level 2 Safety Harness Training. Learn to wear, check, and maintain your harness correctly and earn your HSE-compliant certificate the same day.
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About the Level 2 Safety Harness Training
This Level 2 Safety Harness Training course equips you with the essential skills and confidence to work safely at height — whether on scaffolding, rooftops, towers, or platforms. Designed for anyone required to use fall protection equipment, this course covers everything from proper fitting and inspection to emergency response, all in line with HSE and safety regulations.
On completion, you’ll receive a same-day harness training certificate demonstrating your legal competence to use a safety harness at work.
Why is Safety Harness Training Important?
While working at height, wearing a safety harness isn’t enough. It must be fitted, used, and checked properly every time you work at height. Without the proper training, even a minor oversight can put lives at risk.
This safety harness training course provides you with the confidence to work safely by demonstrating how to perform visual checks, secure the harness correctly, and adhere to safe practices on-site. It also helps employers and teams build a consistent routine for using fall protection equipment.
With this harness training, you'll learn how to:
- ✓ Identify the key parts of a fall arrest harness and lanyard
- ✓ Perform daily visual and tactile checks before use
- ✓ Fit and adjust your harness securely
- ✓ Carry out buddy checks to ensure correct fitting
- ✓ Stay safe while working in the harness
- ✓ Clean and store the harness properly
- ✓ Act fast in an emergency or fall situation
- ✓ Spot signs of suspension trauma
- ✓ Build habits that support long-term safety at height
This training helps you develop the competence and confidence to use safety harnesses correctly and legally, thereby protecting yourself and those around you.
Who Should Take this Course?
This Safety Harness Training course provides suitable training for anyone who uses a fall arrest harness when working at height. This includes, but is not limited to:
Scaffolders
Roofers
Construction workers
Engineers / Electrical Engineers
Electricians
Carpenters
If your job involves working at height and wearing a harness, this course is designed for you.
Course Details
| Course Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 90–180 minutes |
| Standards | Meets HSE standards and CPD guidelines |
| Format | Online and team (in-house) training |
| Assessments | Multiple-choice questions |
| Certification | Same-day certificate |
| Compliance | In line with the Legal Regulations |
Recommended Renewal
The certificate does not have a fixed expiry date.
However, based on industry best practice guidelines, it is recommended that learners renew their training every three years to ensure their knowledge remains up to date and meets current safety standards.
What Does the Safety Harness Training Course Cover?
This Level 2 Safety Harness Training course is divided into four structured modules. It covers essential safety procedures, legal responsibilities, and correct techniques for using a fall arrest safety harness.
You’ll learn how to carry out pre-use checks, wear your harness properly, connect to secure anchor points, and follow emergency protocols.
Course Module Overview
Module 1: Harness Awareness and Legal Duties
Understand the importance of using a safety harness correctly, your legal responsibilities under UK work at height regulations, and when fall arrest systems must be used.
Module 2: Pre-Use Checks and Fitting Procedures
Learn how to conduct visual inspections, identify signs of wear and tear, and secure your harness properly before commencing work.
Module 3: Lanyards, Anchor Points and Safe Usage
Explore the types of lanyards, how to choose a suitable anchor point, and the correct method for connecting and adjusting your fall arrest system.
Module 4: Emergency Procedures and Post-Use Care
Gain confidence in dealing with emergencies, including suspension trauma, and understand how to clean, store, and maintain your harness after use.
What You’ll Learn
By completing this Safety Harness Training course, you’ll gain the practical knowledge and confidence to use a fall arrest harness safely and legally while working at height.
- Understand your legal responsibilities when using a fall arrest safety harness at work.
- Recognise common hazards associated with working at height and how to control them.
- Know how to carry out pre-use checks on your harness and lanyard system.
- Learn how to properly fit, wear, and connect a fall arrest harness.
- Identify suitable anchor points and avoid incorrect attachment methods.
- Be able to follow emergency procedures, including responding to a fall and managing suspension trauma.
This training is ideal for anyone who works at height and relies on a safety harness as part of their personal fall protection system.
Safety Harness Course Assessment
At the end of the training, you’ll complete an online assessment. You’ll be asked 10 multiple-choice questions, and you’ll need to score at least 80% to pass.
Your answers are marked automatically, so you’ll know straight away if you’ve passed.
Harness Training Certification
Upon successful completion of the course and final assessment, you will be awarded a certificate that is fully compliant with HSE requirements. This certificate serves as formal evidence of your competence in the safe use of fall arrest harnesses while working at height.
Although the certificate does not have a set expiry date, it is recommended that you renew your training every three years to ensure your knowledge remains current and aligned with best practices.
Download Our Safety Harness Course Handbook
Access our comprehensive Safety Harness Training handbook — designed to help you understand key topics, pass the final assessment, and successfully earn your training certificate.
Can You Complete the Harness Training Online?
Yes — we offer flexible learning options to suit different needs.
You can take the harness training online at your own pace, making it a convenient choice for individuals or teams looking for a flexible and accessible training method.
For organisations, we also provide group training sessions that can be delivered at your workplace or an alternative location. This is ideal for employers who want to train multiple staff members in a structured setting.
How Much Does the Course Cost?
We offer competitive and flexible pricing, with tailored options for individuals and teams — whether you choose online learning or on-site training.
Why Choose Hurak?
Selecting the right safety harness training provider is essential for your confidence and compliance. At Hurak, we combine in-depth industry knowledge with flexible course options and certified quality standards to deliver training that truly meets your needs.
- ✓ Recognised and trusted by thousands of individuals and organisations throughout the UK
- ✓ Convenient learning schedules, available on both weekdays and weekends to suit your timetable
- ✓ Strict adherence to HSE requirements and UK safety regulations for complete peace of mind
- ✓ Courses crafted to fulfil CPD criteria, supporting your ongoing professional growth
Choose Hurak for safety harness training that empowers you with practical skills and flexibility, all delivered with the highest level of safety and professionalism.
Other Courses You Might Be Interested In
If your work involves using fall protection equipment, our Working at Height Training can help you further enhance your knowledge and skills.
Course content
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What is working at height?
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Legal duties of employers and employees
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Working safely and risk assessments
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Selecting and inspecting equipment
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Fragile surfaces and emergency procedures
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The hierarchy of control: avoid, prevent, minimise
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Using ladders, scaffolds, and platforms safely
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Personal and collective protective equipment
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Managing risks on fragile surfaces and vehicles
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Choosing appropriate equipment for the task
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Inspecting and maintaining equipment
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Reporting hazards and following emergency plans
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Frequently Asked Questions
This training is suitable for anyone who works at height or is responsible for the safety of others who do, including supervisors and managers.
The 2005 Working at Height Regulations are UK laws designed to prevent falls. They require all work at height to be properly planned, supervised, and carried out safely with appropriate equipment.
The course takes between 90 and 180 minutes to complete, depending on your pace.
A Working at Height risk assessment identifies hazards and helps you put measures in place to reduce the risk of falls and injuries before starting work.
The certificate confirms you have completed the Level 2 Working at Height training and understand how to work safely and legally at height.
The certificate does not expire, but it is recommended to refresh your training every three years to keep your knowledge up to date.
At the end of the course, you’ll complete a 20-question multiple-choice test online. You need at least 70% to pass, and you can retake it if needed.
Yes, the course is available online at your own pace. We also offer team training sessions at workplaces for groups.
It is not always legally required, but employers must make sure anyone working at height is competent. This training helps meet that responsibility under UK law.
Working at height means working anywhere you could fall and injure yourself, such as on ladders, scaffolds, roofs, platforms, or near an edge or opening.
No equipment is needed to take this course, as it focuses on knowledge, awareness, and planning rather than practical skills.