Course description
This is a comprehensive course which explains the requirements of the Work at Height Regulations and describes different options to achieve a safe system of work.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
This programme is ideal for individuals who have managerial or supervisory responsibility for others involved in working at heights. It is also applicable for others involved in planning and organising this work, including Safety Professionals and Safety Representatives.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
By the end of this course delegates will have the skills to:
- Plan how to carry out work at height in a safe manner.
- Prevent falls from height by selection of suitable work equipment and measures
- Understand the concept of the hierarchy of Control Measures contained within the Regulations
Training Course Content
- Legislation overview
- The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974
- The Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1998
- The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
- The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998
- The Construction (Design & Management) Regulations
- Fall accident statistics
- Planning and organising working at height
- Selection of Equipment
- Collective protection
- Working platforms & scaffolding requirements
- Ladders
- Personal fall protection
Course delivery details
This course will help Employers and those in control of any work at height to make sure work is properly planned, supervised and carried out by competent people. This includes selecting the right type of equipment for working at height.
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