Height Safety

Aim

The aim of this course is to ensure that personnel are aware of the legal and best of practice requirements when using fall protection equipment and are aware of their responsibilities.

Training Objectives

On completion of this course, personnel should be able to:

• Understand the effects of gravity and its consequences
• To be aware of some of the legislation which affects working at height and fall protection equipment
• Understand hazard analysis and risk assessments with regards to work at height
• Understand the need for a rescue plan
• Recognise the importance of inspecting equipment
• Affect a detailed inspection of the equipment
• Demonstrate an in depth understanding of the three types of fall protection systems and the components used

Handouts

On completion of the course, delegates will be given the trainer’s full course notes

Assessment

Theory
Written Assessment

Aim

The aim of this course is to ensure that personnel are aware of the legal and best practice requirements when using fall protection equipment, and are aware of their responsibilities.

Training Objectives

On completion of this course, personnel should be able to:

• Understand the effects of gravity, and its consequences
• To be aware of / have an understanding of the legislation and guidance with regards to working at height and fall protection equipment
• Understand hazard analysis and risk assessment in connection to work at height (Including Accident reporting (RIDDOR)
• Understand the need for a rescue plan
• Affect a pre-use inspection of work at height equipment (harness / lanyard)
• Demonstrate a good understanding of the three types of fall protections systems, and the components used in these system.
• Select products for basic work at height applications

Handouts

On completion of this course, Trainees will be given course notes in the form of PDF Files (CD / Disc)

Assessment

An assessment will be given at the end of the course.

Certification

On successful completion of the course/assessment, all trainees will be issued with a certificate (to be posted)

Duration

1 day

Ratio

1:8

The aim of this course is to ensure that personnel are aware of the legal and best practice requirements when using fall protection equipment, and are aware of their responsibilities.

Training Objectives

On completion of this course, personnel should be able to:

• Understand the effects of gravity, and its consequences
• To be aware of / have an understanding of the Legislation and guidance with regards to working at height and fall protection equipment
• Understand hazard analysis and risk assessment in connection to work at height (Including accident reporting (RIDDOR)
• Understand the need for a rescue plan
• Affect a pre-use Inspection of work at height equipment (harness / lanyard)
• Demonstrate a good understanding of the three types of fall protection systems, and the components used in these system.
• Demonstrate competence in the inspection of height safety equipment.
• Handouts

On completion of this course, Trainees will be given course notes in the form of PDF Files (CD / Disc)

Assessment

An assessment will be given after the morning course. Afternoon assessment – practical.

Certification

On successful completion of the course / assessment, all trainees will be issued with a certificate (to be posted)

Duration

1 day

Ratio

1:8

Aim

The aim of this course is to ensure that personnel are aware of the legal and best practice requirements when using fall protection equipment, and are aware of their responsibilities.
TO ENSURE THAT LADDERS ARE USED SAFELY WHILE CARRYING OUT ASSIGNED WORK.

Training Objectives

On completion of this course, personnel should be able to:

• Understand the effects of gravity, and its consequences
• To be aware of / have an understanding of the legislation and guidance with regards to working at height and fall protection equipment.
• Understand hazard analysis and risk assessment in connection to work at height (Including accident reporting (RIDDOR)
• Understand the need for a rescue plan
• Affect a pre-use inspection of work at height equipment (harness / lanyard)
• Demonstrate a good understanding of the three types of Fall protections systems, and the components used in these system.
• Demonstrate (Via assessment – both theoretical & practical) the correct methods and procedures for setting up a ladder system (fixing & lashing)

Handouts

On completion of this course, trainees will be given course notes in the form of PDF Files (CD / Disc)

Assessment

An assessment will be given at the end of the Theoretical Part of the Course. Practical Training – Assessed in situ by Trainer.

Certification

On successful completion of the course/assessment, all trainees will be issued with a certificate (to be posted)

Duration

1/2 day

Ratio

1:6 (max)