Working at Height

This course is designed for anyone involved in conducting, supervising or managing work at height activities, along with understanding of the roles and responsibilities of those planning and those carrying out work at height and an introduction to the equipment and methods available and where they sit within the hierarchy of controls. Care of equipment, pre-use inspection, fitting and adjustment of equipment is also covered.

Course Duration: 7 hours

On completion of the course, the delegate will have an understanding of the following:

• Problems associated with safe working at heights
• Legislation
• Employers responsibility
• Employees responsibility
• Risk assessment
• Safe systems of working
• Passive safety systems
• Restraint systems
• Fall arrest systems
• Fall arrest equipment introduction
• Pre-use inspection
• Donning a safety harness
• Safe use of associated equipment
• Anchorage point dentification
• Horizontal safety systems
• Vertical safety systems
• Temporary safety products
• Maintenance & checking of equipment
• Cleaning & storage

Assessment:
Classroom based training with a practical demonstration of equipment and various techniques.

All delegates will receive a Working at Height certificate valid for 3 years.