Personal Fall Protection Systems & PPE (PFPS)
This course is aimed at persons who are required to use installed horizontal and vertical personal fall protection systems.
Each delegate will gain knowledge that will help them use the correct equipment along with the correct choice of harness and lanyard.
Delegates must be physically able to carry out the practical elements of the course.
Training can be delivered in Eurosafe Training Academy in Sheffield, or on your site for added convenience, allowing your team to receive hands-on training in their familiar work environment.
Course Contents
- Relevant regulations & legislation
- Hierarchy of Working at Height
- Working at Height categories
- Anchor points – horizontal and vertical personal fall protection systems
- Pre-use inspection of horizontal and vertical protection systems
- Harness and lanyard pre-use checks and fitting
- Roof access, egress, and hazards
- Rescue planning
- Practical use of fall protection equipment
Learning Outcomes
- Understand legislation governing work at height
- Prepare to work at height safely
- Safely fit a full body harness and lanyard
- Safe use of fall protection equipment and its limitations
- Understand the need for a rescue plan
- Follow procedures and work safely
- Use appropriate behaviour when working at height
Course Assessment
- Written Assessment
- Practical Assessment
Download course overview
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One Day -
Maximum of 6 people -
Training Academy or on-site -
Eurosafe Certificate -
Valid for 3 years
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On-site training is subject to survey to confirm suitability
Course Reviews
Well explained course and good instructions
2 December 2025
Steve was very knowledgeable and the course was engaging.
13 November 2025
Overall happy with the course and no complaints, appreciate the instructor printing off the PowerPoint so that it can be looked back on if needed.
4 November 2025
The course was really well presented, the trainer kept us engaged and made sure if we had any questions he was able to answer them.
4 November 2025












