No qualifications or relevant experience needed to take course
Participants will need reasonable physical fitness levels
For persons involved in any activity where work at height is part of the work task. This will cover all aspects of work at height and the risks involved to include practical training in the use of fall protection equipment.
Theory session to include all working at height activities. To understand pre-use checks, harness fitting and correct use of all working at height equipment. To be able to inspect personal equipment and recognise defects and the correct procedure to record these issues. In detail study of the Working at Height Regulation 2005 (amended 2007) and their impact on your profession.
The Working at Height Regulations 2005 (updated 2007).
Safe systems of work.
Methods of fall protection.
Anchor identification and selection.
Work restraint systems.
Work positioning systems.
Fall arrest methods.
Understanding of suspension intolerance.
Risk assessing, identifying hazards and planning the work task.
Inspection care and maintenance.
Fitting and adjustment of harness.
Fitting and use of twin lanyards.
Understanding practically the use of the energy absorbing lanyards.
Fitting and use of work positioning equipment.
Correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) anchors and anchor systems.
Methods of ladder climbing.
Correct use of fall arrest blocks.
Practical use of fixed vertical fall arrest systems.
Ian is one of our senior instructors with a wealth of industry experience across our specialist courses
Years of Service: Technical Rope Rescue Unit team leader and Co-ordinator 18 years.
Emergency Service: Lancashire Fire Service 32 Years
Specialist Subjects: Work at Height, Technical Rescue, Confined Space and PPE Inspector City & Guilds vocational and skills assessor City & Guilds Internal Quality Assurance (IQA)
Standard delivery £20 + VAT *
*Covers majority of the UK but some areas such as Northern Ireland, Highlands and Islands, additional charges or time frame may apply.
Heavier or bulky items will have additional delivery fees.
Delivery is MON – FRI. Lead times and stock availability will be advised at time of order.
Collection in person may be arranged free of charge. Full details can be found here: Shipping
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Even the best kit needs regular inspection and servicing. we have a team of fully trained PPE inspectors who can take the worry out of the process. Our servicing team are fully certified to carry out the servicing requirements for many of the leading rescue devices currently on the market.
Even the best kit needs regular inspection and servicing. we have a team of fully trained PPE inspectors who can take the worry out of the process. Our servicing team are fully certified to carry out the servicing requirements for many of the leading rescue devices currently on the market.