Course Overview
The Work at Height course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to safely perform tasks at elevated locations. The course covers critical aspects of fall prevention, risk assessment, and the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE). It ensures compliance with safety regulations and promotes best practices to reduce risks associated with working at height.
Course Objective
To train participants on how to safely perform work at height while minimizing the risk of falls and related accidents through proper safety measures and equipment use.
What Participants Will Learn
- Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification: Recognizing and evaluating potential risks when working at height, and learning how to mitigate these hazards.
- Fall Prevention and Protection: Understanding the importance of fall prevention systems and how to properly use fall arrest equipment.
- Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Proper selection, inspection, and use of PPE, including harnesses, lanyards, and helmets.
- Safe Work Practices: Learning best practices for securing ladders, scaffolding, and mobile platforms to ensure stability and safety.
- Emergency Procedures: Developing skills to respond to emergencies, including rescue plans and first aid measures for accidents involving falls.
- Compliance with Regulations: Understanding legal requirements and industry standards for working at height, such as OSHA or local regulations.
Target Audience
- Construction Workers: Individuals involved in building, maintenance, or repair work at elevated levels.
- Roofers and Scaffolders: Personnel engaged in erecting and dismantling scaffolding or working on rooftops.
- Industrial Maintenance Teams: Workers performing maintenance or repairs on high structures like towers, bridges, or wind turbines.
- Oil & Gas Personnel: Offshore workers required to carry out tasks on elevated platforms.
- Facility Managers: Supervisors responsible for overseeing height-related work and ensuring safety protocols are followed.
The Work at Height course ensures that participants are fully prepared to perform their tasks safely and efficiently, minimizing risks and ensuring compliance with safety standards in their respective industries.