Height Safety - Workshop environments

Prerequisites

Those attending must be medically fit with a head for heights.

Who Should Attend

People who may need to use PFPE when accessing work areas where overhead lifelines are fitted.

Course Objectives & Content

• Health and safety legislation
• Dangers of work at height
• Assessment of hazards and risks commonly associated with using overhead lifelines
• Assessment and selection of appropriate access methods
• Pre-use inspection and safe use of overhead lifelines
• Personal fall protection equipment—its characteristics and limitations
• Pre-use inspection and fitting of harness and associated equipment
• Use of self-retracting lifelines (SRLs)
• Planning and dealing with emergencies
• Dealing with syncope (suspension trauma)
• Safety with tools and equipment when working at height

Certification

Delegates will receive a certificate valid for 3 years – certificate periods are subject to maintenance of skill levels, annual refresher/updates recommended. 3M will notify you when your certificate is due for renewal.

Standards

• Health and safety at work act 1974
• Working at height regulations 2005
• BS 8437 COP for the selection, use and maintenance of fall protection systems and equipment for use in the work place
• BS 8454 COP for delivery of training and education for work at height and rescue

Costs

£725 for 1 session or £935 for 2 sessions (if booked for the same day)