Working at Heights (FAS and Height Rescue)

Please note a valid medical certificate of fitness to perform work at height is required before certificates and statement of result can be issued

Please ensure that all safety Harnesses’ are available on the day to complete the practical component of the course.

Course Details – Working at Heights, FAS

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: 22998
• NQF Level: 1
• Credits: 2

Certification:          

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

Course Outcomes – Height Rescue

1         Explain the use of a range of fall arrest equipment and knowledge of applicable regulations.

2         Explain and use basic rope knots.

3         Install and use fall arrest systems.

4         Inspect and assemble fall arrest equipment and systems.

5         Interpret and implement a fall protection plan

6         Perform basic fall arrest rescues to bring a casualty down to safety

NQF Details

Standard No:229995

Level:            Further Education and Training (FET) Level 2

Credits          3