Working At Height Safety Awareness Unit 1
This is a classroom based course that introduces delegates to the details of working at height safely.
Course information
Key learnings
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
Objectives
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
Course duration
Half Day Course
Course dates
Weekly
Course type
In person
Course provider
Aquaterra Training
Approved Training Provider