Working at Height Competent Persons

ZGT202

Course Code

£185

Price

1 Day

Course Duration

10 Max Delegates

3 Year(s)

Certification

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Course Details

This course aims to give an understanding of an operators / workers responsibility under the Health and Safety at Work 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 and how to work safely. This course is IOSH APPROVED.

During your course we will provide;

Who is the course for?

This course is aimed at people who are required to work at height but at different locations and require the skill and knowledge to be able to select and use different methods of anchorage and fall protection systems to suit.

Further Details

Contents Covered

Introduction and course overview
Legislation / principles of work at height
Risk Assessment and hazard identification
Factors that influence selection of work at height equipment.
Planning considerations for work at height.
Select and use a range of personal protective equipment for work at height
Tracking and controlling equipment / Inspections
Donning and correct fitting of harness and associated equipment
Rescue planning
Practical exercise and assessment

Requirements

Persons attending this course must be medically fit.

PPE Required

Suitable footwear (Boots)
Gloves
Suitable clothing (please bear in mind the weather as part of the course may be outdoors)

ID & Photos

Please ensure you bring a form of ID to verify identity (required by some Awarding Organisations)
A photograph may be required to be taken on the day for ID card issuing purposes
We may also take general photographs for social media purposes etc… If you do not wish to be included in any, please inform your instructor

Allergies

If attending a full day course at our centre, please ensure you contact the office on 01925 21 21 44 7 days prior to attending and let us know if you have any specific food requirements such as allergies