Safe Working At Height
Who Should Attend?
This training course is designed for Managers and Supervisors who have a responsibility for working at heights within their organisation.
Aim
To provide delegates with a thorough understanding of the new ‘Work at Height Regulations 2005’, the dangers associated with this type of work and how to implement regulation-compliant and ultimately safe practises into their workplace.
Content
- Legislation
- Organisation and planning, competence and risk assessment
- Selection of work equipment; guard rails/toe-boards, working platforms, ladders, positioning systems, fall arrest and restraint systems
- Fragile surfaces
- Ladders
- Falling objects
- Inspections including records and reporting
Knowledge
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Summarise the work at height regulations and associated legislation and be fully aware of their legal responsibilities
- Plan and organise the work using competent people and undertake a risk assessment
- Select the correct work equipment and restraint systems to help prevent falls from height
- Carry out inspections of equipment to ensure they are safe and fit for purpose
- Keep accurate records and report dangerous occurrences in line with the legislation (RIDDOR)
Training Methods
Classroom based with candidate participation with games, role play & basic level practical.
All of our training courses, including Safe Working At Height, are fully CITB accredited to secure you the highest possible standard of construction industry training.
Duration
Half a day
WORKING AT HEIGHTS & HARNESS AWARENESS - VENUE: READING/ON-SITE
18/01/2024, 12/02/2024, 11/03/2024, 08/04/2024, 13/05/2024, 10/06/2024, 08/07/2024,
12/08/2024, 09/09/2024, 14/10/2024, 11/11/2024, 16/12/2024
Available CITB Grant = £60.00p/p
Call 01189 700 200 or email info@constructiontrainingproviders.co.uk for locations.