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Working At Heights Management Awareness

Managers & Supervisors need to understand the risks and hazards associated with working at heights, as well as the range of WAH equipment and the correct applications and uses for these.

Falls from height are the most common cause of fatal injury and the second most common cause of major injury to employees.

This course will provide any person who supervises working at height with the knowledge to carry out suitable working at height and follow the hierarchy of controls and be able to manage working at height situations safely and with confidence.

FAQ

Working At Heights Management Awareness FAQ

Duration

1 Day Awareness
2 days Practical Application

 Course Style

Knowledge and practical
Availability

On site

 Examinations

Knowledge & Skill assessment
Certification

HSE Regulations
Course Content
  • Introduction
  • Accidents & Causes,
  • Problems Associated with Safe Working at Heights
  • Legislation
  • Employers Responsibility
  • Employees Responsibility
  • Risk Assessment
  • Safe Systems of Work
  • Selecting correct equipment and safe uses,
  • Passive Safety Systems
  • Fall Arrest Systems & Equipment
  • Donning a Safety Harness
  • Safe Use of Associated Equipment
  • Anchorage Point Identification
  • Horizontal Safety Systems
  • Vertical Safety Systems
  • Maintenance & Checking of Equipment
  • Cleaning & Storage
  • Practical Application & Scenarios (2 day course only)
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    Notes

    In Company courses will be tailored to the working environment
    A Training room suitable for the number of delegates will be required.
    Reduced rates are available for multi-site or multi-course bookings.