Work at Height Training

A detailed one day Fall Protection course for
delegates that have the responsibility to either
manage or Work At Height.

Course content covers all relevant subjects including
Theory, related legislation, hierarchy of control measures,
Fall protection Methods, Restraint-Work Positioning-Fall
Arrest, including calculating Fall distances/clearance.
Fall Protection Devices, Safe Systems of Work, Risk Assessment,
Relevant Access Equipment and the Physical application of Techniques,
Anchorages, P.P.E and Inspection, Rescue plans and Rescue Equipment.

Dates vary thoughout the year, please contact us to arrange a date.
Groups of 4 or more can arrange dates to suit there needs

1 Day Course running from 09:00 - 17:00

Individuals must pay upfront the cost of the course.

Companies may pay upfront or arrange invoice terms.

All specialist equipment and training materials are supplied at the start training

  • Wear flexible clothing appropriate to temperature.
  • Overalls, work boots and gloves optional

You can also purchase new equipment for training and work at height use directly at our training center.

Course Entry Requirements:

  • Over 18 Years of Age or Older
  • Medically Fit to Work at Height (SELF MEDICAL CERTIFICATION REQUIRED)

Course Aims

To provide candidates with the theoretical and practical knowledge to be able to work Safely at height. Course content covers relevant subjects including theory, related legislation, hierarchy of control measures, ie (collective) Fall protection Methods, Restraint - Work Positioning - Fall Arrest, including calculating Fall distances/clearance. Physical application of using Fall Protection Devices, Safe Systems of Work, Risk Assessment, Relevant Access Equipment and the Physical application of Techniques including Anchorages, P.P.E and Inspection, Rescue plans and Rescue Equipment

Candidates

Operatives who have the duty of working at height, above and below ground level. This is not a confined spaces course, and is designed specifically for the applications of fall protection whilst Working at height.

Assesment

Practical throughout the period of course

Certification

On successful completion of course the instructor will issue a CHS certificate of attendance and ID card, both valid for a period of 3 years.

Instructor to Candidate Ratio

1:4

Course Syllabus

  • Legislation and Regulations for Work at Height
  • Inc 2005 WAH regs, BS 8437
  • Risk Assessment for Work at Height
  • Hierarchy and Selection of Control Measures
  • Work At Height Categories
  • Restraint
  • Work Position
  • Fall Arrest
  • Collective Controls
  • Flat Roofs
  • Fixed Ladders
  • Horizontal and Vertical Fall Protection
  • Harness and intermediate connections
  • Selection, Care and Use
  • EN795 Anchors
Updated: Monday, November 16, 2009
Tags: Height Safety Working At Height Safety Work At Height Training