With the latest changes to Working at Height employers need to re-assess and monitor their staff who are working at height. This course is designed for up to 12 delegates who actively work at Height and who use Harnesses and other associated equipment to carry out their duties. The course is split 50/50 theory (am) and Practical (pm).
Prerequisites
Not applicable for this training
Objective
This course is aimed to provide delegates with the knowledge and understanding of safety measures and fall prevention techniques when working at height and work based training scenarios.
Course content
THEORY
Complying with W.A.H.R, HASWA, M.H.S.W.A, PUWER, LOLER
Hierarchy of WAH equipment selection
Equipment inspection, maintenance and documentation
Selecting the appropriate equipment
Safe use of Ladders
Safe Use of Scaffolding Platforms and MEWPS
Recognising the hazards when working at height
Fall Prevention
Fall Restraint - Fall Control/Arrest Systems
Fall Arrest Trauma
PRACTICAL
Identification of equipment, to include types of visual damage
Correct donning of Harness, including pre-use checks
Ladder ascent and descent using temporary and permanent systems
Work restraint systems
Fall arrest systems
Use of Horizontal Safety life lines
Exam
On successful completion of this course delegates would have completed a theoretical test, and have participated in the practical content relating to various equipment used when working at height and various fall prevention techniques
On successful completion of this course, delegates will be issued a RelyOnNutec certificate. (Valid for 3 Years)
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Working at Height & Harness Equipment User - Unit 2
