Objectives:
Theory session to include all working at height activities. To understand pre-use checks, harness fitting and correct use of all working at height equipment. To be able to inspect personal equipment and recognise defects and the correct procedure to record these issues. In detail study of the Work at Height Regulations 2005 (updated 2007) and their impact on your profession. Covers health and safety and regulatory requirements, selecting and planning staff and equipment, producing work schedules and site supervision.
Course content:
The Work at Height Regulations 2005 (updated 2007).
Safe systems of work.
Methods of fall protection.
Anchor identification and selection.
Work restraint systems.
Work positioning systems.
Fall arrest methods.
Understanding of suspension intolerance.
Risk assessing, method statements, identifying hazards and planning the work task.
Fragile surfaces and falling object hazards.
Selection of staff.
Health and Safety requirements.
Working at Height documentation and site supervision.
Inspection care and maintenance.
Record keeping.