Management of Working at Height Operations

Course duration: 1 Days

Audience: Anyone who by virtue of their work is required to plan and manage work activities which involve a potential for a fall from height.

Course aim: To Provide knowledge of work at height methods and principles in order to create a safe system of work

Course content:

Legislation when working at height

Risk assessments Working at height hazards

Personal and Collective fall Protection

Safe working Platforms

Work restraint Vs fall Arrest

Ladders and Steps

Equipment Inspection Requirements and Procedures

Emergency procedures and Rescue Plans

Pre-training requirements: None

Maximum Instructor to student ratio: 1 : 10

Period of valid certification: The certificate is valid for a maximum of three years, subject to maintenance of skill level.

Throughout the course, the student will be continually assessed and expected to complete a written examination

Only on successful completion of the whole course and examination will the candidate be issued with a Certificate of Competence.