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WORKING AT HEIGHT
COURSE DURATION 1 DAY
COURSE OVERVIEW
Falls from height are the biggest cause of fatal and serious injuries in construction. They account for 50% of all deaths. Many accidents involve falls from roofs, through fragile materials, from ladders and from leading edges.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
The course is designed for operatives, supervisors and managers who as part of their role must carry out work on a roof or at height or supervise others who are undertaking work at height.
AIMS
Delegates will be able to state their responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and that of their employers.
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CONTENTS
- Relevant legislation and regulations
- Hazards and controls measures
- Falling from unprotected edges
- Working on fragile materials
- Falling materials
- Hoisting materials
- Fall arrest equipment
- Access and egress
- Roof condition and environment
- Weather conditions
BENEFITS
The course is designed to provide delegates with the skills and knowledge to carry out safe work at height, using appropriate prescribed equipment.
TRAINING METHODS
Tutorials and Exercises.
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