Working at Heights Awareness

Duration: 1/2 Day

Who Should Attend?

Operatives, Supervisors and Managers who require Working at Height Awareness training. This will enable them to assess, plan and implement the necessary safety precautions and control measures for any works involving height.

Course Aim:

To equip delegates with the knowledge and skills to be able to work safely when working at height in accordance with legal duties and information implied and supplied to both employers and employees.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course candidates will be aware of the following:

• Implementation of Safe Working at Height Systems
• The requirement for an Emergency Rescue Plan
• First Aid requirements
• Correct selection of PPE and FPE
• An overview of various mobile platforms and temporary working platforms
• The Overview of fixed access systems
• An Overview of roof working
• The Overview of masts and tower access
• Overview of specialist rope access

Assessment Method:

Classroom based training with a practical demonstration of equipment and various techniques. Concluding with a paper based theory test.

Certification:

Successful candidates will receive an ITS certification valid for 3 years.