You are working at height if you work above ground/floor level, could fall from an edge, or could fall through an opening. This working at height training course covers the basics of safety around the use of fall arrest equipment and working at height and is designed to prevent falls in the workplace, as well as ensuring the safety of people working in areas such as roof works, scaffolding, ladders etc. The training requirement is for workers who use any of the following methods of fall protection:
- travel restraint systems
- fall restricting systems
- fall arrest systems
- safety nets
- safety belts
- work belts
What is covered
- Legislation & Regulations around working at height
- Education on the dangers of working at heights and how to avoid hazards and prevent accidents
- Promotion of a safe workplace by identifying the importance of safe working at heights
- Equip workers with the proper theory and practical working at heights training
- Fully understand the principles of fall arrest and work restraint
- Personal fall protection equipment
- Barriers, guardrails and safety nets
