Working at Height

It is envisaged that by the end of this course of training the learner will be able to answer questions on and perform the following:

Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities

Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer's handbook for the particular harness/fall arrest to be used

Be able to locate and identify major components of the harness / fall arrest and explain their functions

Conduct all safety checks in accordance manufacturer's and legislative requirements

Select suitable type of harness/fall arrest relative to the work being undertaken

Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for use harness/fall arrest and demonstrate correct use

Correctly fit and remove the safety harness/fall arrest

Carry out end of work inspections

Environmental considerations

Storage of harness/fall arrest

It is envisaged that by the end of this course of training the learner will be able to answer questions on and perform the following:

Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities

Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer's handbook for the particular ladder to be used

Be able to locate and identify the major components of the ladder and explain their functions

Conduct all safety checks in accordance with manufacturer's and legislative requirements

Select suitable type of ladder, relative to the work being undertaken

Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for ladder use

Erect, dismantle and relocate ladder safely and efficiently

Carry out end of work inspections

Environmental considerations

Storage of ladder

It is envisaged that by the end of this course of training the learner will be able to answer questions on and perform the following:

Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities when working at height

Be able to define height work and identify the hazards of work above ground level and outline the general requirements necessary to control them

Be able to identify accident causation in work at height

Have an appreciation of planning and organisation of work at height

Set up exclusion zone explaining actions required for emergency actions, identifying any overhead hazards

Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for safe working at height use

Demonstrate working at height and explain all safety issues that could arise