Working at Heights and Ladder Safety

Please ensure that all safety Harnesses’ are available on the day to complete the practical component of the course. Students need to have their medicals done before training.

Introduction

In terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations of 85 of 1993 as amended, the Law compels Employers to “protect” the health and safety of the Employee by various means.

Firstly, conducting a “Risk Assessment” based on what is seen or believed as being “reasonably practical” by a “Competent Person” of the proposed task to be undertaken by the Employee.

Secondly, by providing training and any safety equipment that may be required by the Employee before attempting to carry out that task.

Course Content:

Module 1 Definitions
Module 2 Risk Assessment
Module 3 Fall Protection
Module 4 Selection of Industrial Safety Belts and their Anchorage systems

Module 5 Safe use of equipment

• Manufacturer’s Instructions Training
• Inspection, Examination and Supervision
• Safety Notes

Module 6 Classification of Safety Belts

Module 7 Anchorage of Safety Belt

• Vertical Independent Lifeline
• Horizontal Lifeline (Guide rope)
• Fall Arrestor

NQF Details:

• Unit Standard Title: Working at Heights
• Unit Standard No: 229998
• NQF Level: 1
• Credits: 2

Certification:

• A certificate of training is issued to each delegate who successfully completes the course.