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Course Code: HI

Course Duration: 1 Day

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Who Should Attend?

Introductory education for any person working at height.

Introduction

Classroom education, providing comprehensive information on the use of personal fall protection equipment as a basis for further detail which is given on more specific courses.

The syllabus for this courses is approved and issued by the Work at Height Safety Association and includes detail on interpretation of the Work at Height Regulations, requirements of a safe system of work and information about the different methods of work at height.

Includes a demonstration on how to fit and adjust a generic safety harness but does not provide practical skills required to carry out specific tasks. All candidates will fit and correctly adjust a harness.

Content

• The Work at Height Regulations.
• Safe systems of work for work at height.
• Assessing risks, hazards, planning the work.
• Personnel requirements, competence.
• Methods of personal fall protection.
• Anchor systems.
• Inspection, care and maintenance.
• Further information – pre-use checks, fitting a safety harness, suspension trauma.

Practical Skills

• Demonstration of fitting a safety harness and connecting a lanyard.

Entry Requirements

No special entry requirements.

Assessment Method

Written and practical.

Candidate Ratio

1:12

Revalidation Period

Certification valid for 3 years.

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