The course is designed for candidates who are actively involved in working at height
Prerequisites
N/A
Objective
The course provides an outline of the legislation, equipment standards, marking, inspection, record keeping and maintenance. Training is given in the correct practical use of PPE along with a theoretical knowledge, intended purpose and as close as possible to the candidates work situation
Course content
Theory
• Complying with WAHR, HASWA, MHSWR, 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 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
Exam
Assessment of the Learning Outcomes will be by the means of multiple-choice question paper and via observation of the practical exercises
Delegates will receive an ECITB approved certificate which is valid for 3 years once they have successfully completed knowledge assessment and practical assessment
Course can be conducted at both FSSUK training centres in Teesside and Aberdeen
