Working at height

PRACTICAL MANAGEMENT OF WORK AT HEIGHT UNIT 7

Duration: 1 day

This course is designed for candidates who are actively involved in Working at Height and also management and supervisory roles to ensure compliance with working at regulations.

It provides an outline of the legislation, equipment standards, the process of a safe and systematic approach to working at height, detailed knowledge of the hierarchy of risk selection of working at height methods and work at height supervision.

Training is given in the correct practical use of PPE along with theoretical knowledge and intended purpose.

Half a day classroom theory and presentation and half a day practical demonstrations. Candidates will be assessed by means of multiple choice question paper.

Course Elements

Introduction
Legislation
Hierarchy of Risk
Ladders
Scaffold Towers
Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP’s)
Personal Fall Protection Systems
Fall Arrest
Personal Fall Protection Equipment
Equipment Inspection
Organisation and Planning
Risk Assessment
Rescue and Emergency Planning
Demonstration and Inspection of Equipment
WAH Risk Assessment Exercises
Practical Exercises and Demonstrations –
Ladder Selection and Inspection
Ladder Use and Safety
Donning/Doffing Equipment
Anchor Point Selection
Simple Ascending/Descending
Traversing
Access from Above and Below
Passing Obstacles
Work Positioning Techniques
Simple Rescue Techniques

Send us a course enquiry!

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