Working at Height Including The Safe Use Of Harnesses & Ladders

To provide delegates with the knowledge and hands on experience which will enable compliance with relevant legal obligations associated with the work activities necessitating the use of this equipment.

Course Content:

• Legislation.
• Organisation and planning plus risk assessment.
• Prevention of falls.
• Fall arrest systems.
• Safety awareness, including practical exercise.
• Access to roofs.
• Safe use of ladders and steps.

By the end of the working at height training course delegates will be able to:

• Demonstrate an appropriate level of their understanding of the specific and other relevant legislation.
• Summarise the relevant duties and responsibilities on persons involved in working at height in relation to:
• Applying the avoidance hierarchy of control.
• Competence and supervision.
• Selection of appropriate methods and safe systems of work.
• Protection of others who may be affected by the work activity.
• Inspection of the workplaces and equipment.
• Adopt appropriate safety arrangements, as specified in the regulation schedules, when using equipment such as; harnesses, fall arrest systems, ladders and/or stepladders.
• Demonstrate their ability to carry out pre-use equipment inspection, ensuring that it is safe for use and use the equipment in a safe manner.
• Summarise the requirements for:
• Planning and organising the work and provision of emergency arrangements.
• Care, maintenance, certification and record keeping of the equipment.