Working at Height - Rescue Competent Persons

This course is designed to train persons who are required to work at height. The course is specifically aimed at those personnel working on plant, property maintenance and off site work where they are required to use personal fall protection equipment for access and work at height activities and is designed to provide workers with the knowledge and skills which enables them to work safely at height including rescue provision. 

Who Should Attend: 

This course aims to give an understanding of an operators / team leaders responsibility under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, and it’s supporting Regulations. Delegates' will be made aware of their individual responsibility when working on site, and the importance of being aware of the on-site hazards in relation to working at height/Rescue and how to work safely.

Course Contents: 

- Introduction
- Legislation and Standards
- Hierarchy of Fall Protection
- Harness Lanyard and fittings
- Pre use checks (include practical exercise)
- Fitting and adjustment (includes practical exercise)
- Usage and anchor points
- Storage and Maintenance 
- Hazards and precautions
- Dealing with suspension trauma
- Introduction to the rescue equipment
- Rescues (Raise & Lower)
- Avoiding obstructions
- Theory test 

Pre-requisites: 

All delegates must be medically fit to work at height. Must be 18 years old + 

Certification: 

Upon successul completion, delegates will receive a certificate which is valid for 2 years. 

Duration: 

1 Day