Working at Height Refresher
The aim of the course is to provide delegates with practical and theoretical knowledge to safely work at height in the workplace. On successful completion of the course candidates will be able to select the correct height safety accessories, carry out pre-use checks and use equipment safely in the work place.
Description
Topics covered:
• Legislation ‐ HASAWA, PUWER and WAHR
• Codes of practice ‐ BS8437
• Risk assessments
• Roles and responsibilities of personnel involved with height safety
• Planning to work at height
• Types of accessories and use
• Communications
• Anchors
• Rescue from height
• Documentation and certification for working at height equipment and accessories
• Pre-use inspection Assessment
• Written exam
• Inspection of working at height equipment
• Building a safe WAH system
• Practical use of equipment