This course is aimed at employees who are involved in working at height and use the necessary working at height safety equipment.
The work at height regulations requires employees to be competent and trained in the planning execution and supervision of work at height activities and/or the use of work equipment.
Course Duration
(4½ Hours)
Course Objectives
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Requirements of the Health and safety at work act
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Working at height regulations
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Accident statistics
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Risk Assessments and method statements
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Toolbox Talks
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PPE regulations and management
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Use of work platforms
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Ladders and steps
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Public protection
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Pre-use inspection of fall arrest and work positioning systems.
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Fall prevention, fall restraint fall protection & fall arrest.
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Component parts of a fall arrest systems
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Correct wearing and fitting (Buddy checks)
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Rescue provision and considerations
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Suspension Trauma