Personal Fall Arrest System: Donning the Harness

COURSE OVERVIEW

Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) Donning training will help learners understand how to correctly don, tighten the straps, and align the PFAS. They will know how to properly check to verify the PFAS is secure, and learn how to avoid suspension trauma.

An interactive simulation tasks the learner with assisting a fellow worker who must don a harness and make sure all straps and buckles are tightened and secure.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Identify the different components of a fall arrest harness;
• Don a fall arrest harness safely using the buddy system;
• Develop an understanding of suspension trauma;
• Prevent suspension trauma.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?

All workers, All industries.

STANDARDS

OSHA Standard: 1926.503 & industry best practices​.