Working at Height plus Ladder Safety

Working at height without adequate protection can lead to prosecution without any accident. It is the potential injury etc that can determine the fine. All persons working at height must be adequately trained.

Working at Height Regulations overview, definition and interpretation of what is working at height, case study examples, ladder safety, correct procedures for using ladders and step ladders, time limitations and risk limitations, reducing consequences of a fall and examples of equipment, reducing distance of a fall and examples of equipment, assessment of offset for ladders, various system used to work at height including a diversity of protective measures, ,fall arrest, working platforms, safety barriers, planning and reducing risk, emergency action to be taken if a person is suspended, rescue systems, fragile surfaces and other risks, falling objects, exercises and interactive evaluations, inspection requirements, etc.

Includes a practical use of ladders and safely putting up an extension ladder. This course can include harness fitting but does NOT include assessment or provision of anchor points or harness inspection but this is available as a separate half day course.