Working at Heights Awareness

Aims & Objectives

The Course is specifically designed for any person who is involved with working at height.

Suitability

Managers/Supervisors

Requirements

Students should be physically fit

Syllabus

Introduction to Working at Height

• Introduction to working at height and why it remains a leading cause of workplace injury
• The problems and hazards associated with safe working at height

Legislation & Responsibilities

• Relevant legislation, including the Work at Height Regulations 2005
• The employer's responsibilities for working at height
• The employee's responsibilities for working at height

Assessing & Controlling the Risk

• Risk assessment for work at height
• Establishing safe systems of work

Fall Protection Systems

• Passive safety systems and how they protect workers
• Temporary safety products and their appropriate use

Assessment & Review

• Multiple choice test
• Review and question time

Notes

Fully Comprehensive notes will be given to all delegates who attend the course

Certification

On satisfactory completion of the course a certificate of competence will be issued that will be valid for 3 years