Safe Scaffolding, Ladders And Height Work (U/S 120362 & 9964)

This theoretical awareness course covers safety measurements regarding Scaffold, Ladders, and Height works in any environment.

SAQA Unit Standard Aligned:

• Unit standard 120362 Monitor; report and make recommendations pertaining to specified requirements in terms of working at heights. NQF level 3 worth 4 credits.
• Unit standard 9964 Apply Health and Safety to a work area NQF level 2 is worth 3 credits

• Safely perform work in elevated positions
• Legislative and Employers’ requirements
• Fall protection plan as per Construction Regulations 8
• Preparations
• The planning of safe work at heights
• The type of work to be carried out
• Who is expected to carry out the height work?
• Medical, Risk Assessment, Training, Emergencies
• Methods – Ladders, Scaffolding, Platforms, Walkways
• Inspect, care and store fall arrest equipment
• Inspection, care, storage, and replacement of fall arrest equipment, Definitions
• Harness and body belt inspection; Hardware, Lanyards
• Self-retracting lifeline inspection; Examples of improper connections
• Cleaning, maintenance, and storage
• Record keeping
• Importance of record keeping, Responsibility
• Basic principles of working in elevated positions
• Inspections
• Scaffolding, Stairways and ladders, and Walkways in elevated positions, Reporting
• Purpose of reporting, Responsibility, Structure, Action
• Record keeping
• Deviations – Damaged or condemned equipment; Equipment not complying
• How to identify potential hazards in the work area and what to do with them.
• The implication of exposure to hazardous substances and hazards are known
• Content of a health and safety plan.
• What a legal compliance audit entails
• The use and application of Personal protective equipment
• Emergency procedures to limit damage to persons or property in the case of an emergency.
• Different fire extinguishers
• Procedures to handle injuries, incidents, and illness in the work area.
• How Workman’s Compensation works.