Working at Height - Awareness

Course Aims.

This course is designed to provide operatives with the knowledge and skills to work safely at height.

Venue Requirements

Room required with lighting and power connections, for projector, and seating for up to 12 delegates.

Trainers Equipment

The course trainer will provide all media equipment, and supporting material, we will also provide a selection of relevant

PPE and equipment, however it is recommended that delegates make available their own PPE. (Harnesses /

Lanyards etc)

Duration

4 hours minimum not including breaks

Delegate Requirements

Delegates are required to complete the provided workbook and examination upon completion of the course.

On attaining the relevant pass level delegates will receive a certificate of training and Support manual

Course Syllabus

Introduction/ Course overview

Overview of Legislation

Accident Statistics / Behaviours

Hierarchy (Reg 6)

-Avoid

-Prevent

-Minimise

Equipment Functions / Selection /

Limitations

Tracking and controlling equipment/ Inspection Logs

Donning / Correct fitting of Harness and sub components

Rescue Planning / procedures

Prolonged Harness suspension / Suspension Syncope - Symptoms

Examination