Working at Heights

Working at Height

Duration: One Day                      Maximum number of delegates 12

This course is aimed at any person, who as part of their job manage or control working at height activities.

Certification: STP Training Services

Aim

This aim of this training is to provide candidates with the necessary knowledge to work safely at height.

Objectives

On completion of the course candidates will be able to comply with guidelines under the Work at Height Regulations 2005, understand the execution of a good work practice whilst working at height.

Course Content

Introduction and documentation

Health and Safety Legislation to include employers and employees’ duties

Work at height Regulations 2005

Approved Code of Practice for Working at Height

Identification & Inspection of equipment & report procedure

Risk assessment & planning

Identification of hazardous situations whilst working at height

Selection of the appropriate equipment

The importance of edge protection

Dangers of working on roofs & scaffold

Safety Harness and fall arrest to include anchor points

Safe use of ladders

Mobile Elevated Platforms

Importance of an Emergency and Rescue Plan

Theory test

Practical on Inspections