Working At Heights

Working From Heights Course Content

The Working at Heights Course Equips workers with the knowledge and skills to safely work at height in various situations and industries. With experienced full-time trainers, Harness tailors delivery to meet the learning needs of each individual participant. 

Key Working At Heights Course Topics:

• Legislation and rules. Responsibility for yourself and work colleagues is key

• Safe Work methods – including practicals and enhanced learning methods

• Hazard Identification and control. 

• Safety equipment, systems and access – including the systems involved such as fall arrest systems, how to safely work on temporary work platforms, 

• Work area – evaluation and minimisation of fall hazards through to the construction of areas in work areas…. are all vital. After all,  falls can happen in virtually any environment including high risk construction settings, so the right systems to optimise your safe working environment are key.

Working From Heights courses are provided in accordance with all legislative and compliance requirements.

Course Contents Specifically Includes:

Overview of What is Working at Heights?

• Work Safely:
  Health & Safety Rules
  Technical and Safety Information

• Work Details and Impact on Safety:
  Work Instructions
  Work Method Statements
  How to Fill Out a Work Method Statement
  Keeping Everyone Safe
  Emergency Procedures

• Inspect Worksite, Checking the Weather
  Identify and Control Hazards including Controls for Work at Heights

• Signs and Safety Barriers:
  Select and Check Safety Equipment
  Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Fall Prevention Devices; Temporary Work Platforms, Scaffolding, Elevating Work Platforms (EWPs), Mast Climbers, Crane-Lifted Personnel Boxes/Workboxes, Forklifts and Forklift Work Platforms, Edge Protection Systems (Guard Rails), Fall Protection Covers and Safety Mesh

• Work Positioning Systems:
  Industrial Rope Access Systems
  Restraint Systems

• Fall-Arrest System including Catch Platforms and Safety Nets

• Individual Fall-Arrest Systems; Anchor Points, Static Lines, Fall-Arrest Harnesses, lanyards , Inertia Reels, Swing Down and Swing Back – The Pendulum Effect
  Ladders, Anchorage Lines or Rails

• Checking Equipment before Use:
  Inspecting Fall-Arrest Harnesses
  Inspecting Inertia Reels
  Move Tools and Equipment Safely

• Check Existing Safety Systems and Equipment:
  Fall-Arrest System Requirements
  Limiting Free-Fall Distance in Fall-Arrest Systems
  Scaffolds, Edge Protection, Foot Walks

• Safely Access the Work Area:
  Using Portable Ladders for Access
  Ladder Access or Egress
  Connecting to the Fall-Arrest System

• Work Safely at Heights:
  Keeping Tools and Equipment Safely Stored
  Keeping Safety Equipment in Place
  Handling Equipment and Materials Safely

• Checking Safety Equipment and Hazards:
  Checking and Adjusting Hazard Controls
  Preventing Suspension Trauma – Applying First Aid for Suspension Trauma
  Reporting All Hazards, Incidents and Injuries

• Finish Work at Heights:
  Clear the Work Area and Store Tools and Equipment
  Clearing the Work AreaChecking and Storing Tools and Equipment
  Reporting All Faults