Working At Height

Service Description

Working At Height For Group or on-site booking and discounts, please contact info@worksafety.ie or phone 0879973866 The Working at Heights course is designed to prevent falls in the workplace. As well as, ensuring the safety of people working in areas such as roof works, scaffolding, ladders etc. Intended for all those whose duties may involve some working at height, this ½ day awareness course addresses the high risk associated with such work, even at low height, and the requirements of the 2005 legislation and a detailed discussion of the appropriate use of ladders and steps, and rules for safety. The course concentrates on what the delegate really needs to know for the type of the work being done, for specific applications and work locations. Suitability Suitable for all levels, including the supervisors and managers of all whose duties may include work at height. Content Work at height Legislation & regulations Duties under the work at height regulations Requirements for Organisation, Planning and Competence The work at height hierarchy Effects and consequences of work at height accidents Hierarchy of protection, controls & hazard management – work at height Work at height risk assessments Use of ladders, steps and low-level access Health & safety Legal overview Limitations and safety risks with use of Ladders Health & safety Legal overview Limitations and safety risks with use of work at height access equipment Appropriate equipment Introduction to fall protection Understanding and appreciation of: Types of harness Work at height rescue (overview) Fall protection systems and components / Video presentation Inspecting and wearing PPE / Harness inspection Product solution selection Practical knowledge gained through the course Hazards / rescue kits Frequency of inspection How to care & store fall arrest equipment safely Fall dynamics Prolonged harness suspension Work at height equipment selection Different types of equipment and their safety issues Practical on fitting a harness correctly