Working at height

WORK AT HEIGHT SAFETY AWARENESS UNIT 1

Duration: 1/2 day

This is a classroom based course that introduces delegates to the details of working at height safely. Certificates are awarded after successful completion of the course and will be valid for a three year period, after which recertification must take place.

Course Elements

Hierarchy of Risk:

Avoid
Prevent
Mitigate

Ladders:

Legislation
Inspection and Defects
Safe Use in the Workplace
Storage

Personal Fall Protection Systems:

Work Restraint
Work Positioning
Fall Arrest

Fall Arrest:

Clearance Distances
Fall Factors
Techniques and Protection

Personal Fall Protection Equipment:

Harnesses
Connectors
Energy Absorbers and Lanyards
Static/Mobile Fall Arrest Devices

Equipment Inspection:

Inspection Regimes
Equipment Management
Pre-Use Checks
Defects & Damage

Organisation and Planning:

The Risk Assessment Process
Typical WAH Risks
Dropped Objects

Rescue and Emergency Planning:

Pre-Job Planning
Suspension Trauma

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Contact Details

Main Office

AquaTerra House,
Tofthills Avenue,
Midmill Business Park,
Kintore, Aberdeen,
UK, AB51 0QP

Email Address

Bookings@aquaterra.co.uk

Phone Number

+44 (0) 1224 392626