Working at Heights – Harness and Ladder Awareness

Course Aims

This course is intended to provide delegates with an awareness of the hazards from work at height and an understanding of the differing types of personal protection provided by use of harnesses.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course the delegates will: -

Be aware of legislation relating to working at heights

Have a clear understanding of pre-user inspections and donning of the correct type of harness.

Be able to correctly attach supplied equipment to a reliable anchorage point

Be aware of the minimum free space necessary below an anchorage point for a fall arrest system to be effective.

No lone working when using personal fall protection systems.

Be aware of the requirement for emergency arrangements to be in place for the recovery of personnel in a timely manner

Have a clear understanding of the safe use of harnesses and ladders

Course Duration

Half day.

Pre-requisites

There are no particular educational or competence pre-requisites for the course. However, the following factors are essential for the safety of the delegate: -

A level of physical fitness to withstand the rigours of any practical elements.

Personal Protective Equipment

This course has both theory and practical elements. No PPE will be required for the classroom element, the delegates will however require whatever PPE is normally required within the environment of the practical assessment.
The protective equipment must comply with current safety standards.

Certification

A Certificate of Training will be awarded to the delegate on completion of the course.