Working at Heights

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Categories: Construction & Allied Trades Courses , Working at Height Training Courses

£114 per delegate. This may be less for special offers on specific course dates and in-company training courses

Duration: 0.5 days

Trainer: SM193O

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Course Overview
Course Dates

Course Outline:

Following this guidance is normally enough to comply with the Work at Height Regulations 2005 (WAHR). You are free to take other action, except where the guidance says you must do
something specific. Falls from height are one of the biggest causes of workplace fatalities and
major injuries. Common causes are falls from ladders and through fragile roofs. The purpose of WAHR is to prevent death and injury from a fall from height.

Duration:
Half day.

Who should attend:
Anybody who Works at Heights

Aims and objectives:
On completion of this course delegates will be able to:
- identify the hazards of work above ground level and outline the general requirements necessary to control them
- Describe the safe working practices for common forms of access equipment

Content:
- Various situations that constitute working from a height
- The dangers associated with working at heights
- Safe working practices to be followed when working at heights
- How to use a ladder safely and the importance of inspecting equipment before use

Benefits:
- Ensure employees/contractors are trained in proper safety practices and in the use and
maintenance of any equipment required to ensure they are working safely at heights
- Raise awareness of the risks associated with low levels falls, improve risk perception and
encourage better ownership of issues associated with working at heights
- Reduce the risks associated with infrequent or one-off working at height tasks

What to bring with you:
- Hi visibility vest/jacket Hard hat Safety boots Rigger gloves.
- Safety Glasses/goggles Other PPE will be issued during the practical session as required.
- Stocks of PPE will be available to purchase should you require.

Certification:
Certificate of attendance on successful completion of the course. Expiry 1 year.

The course either has new dates in data loading, or is only run as a dedicated or In Company course.

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