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Ref No: HS 120 Program Name: Working at Heights & Fall Protection

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13 Mar 2023 17 Mar 2023 Dubai, UAE $ 4,750Registration Closed
05 Jun 2023 09 Jun 2023 Dubai, UAE $ 4,750Registration Closed

PROGRAM DETAILS



Introduction

Falls from height are one of the most common causes of injury at work. They can result in serious injuries and fatalities to people at work and others passing by, including those carrying out construction and maintenance as well as members of the public. Therefore, it’s important that anyone carrying out work at height activities understands how to work safely and responsibly and in accordance with the law.

This Working at Height training course helps you to comply with the Work at Height Regulations 2005 by providing employers and employees with the necessary information needed to be able to successfully deal with working at height risks and control measures. This includes an understanding of how to undertake a working at height risk assessment to effectively control and manage risks, how to use access equipment safely and how to ensure that employees can reduce their risk of falls from height.

Learning Objectives

 On successful completion of this Module a learner will:

  • Understand the main features and requirements of the Work at Height Regulations.
  • Give examples of common working at height tasks and understand the associated hazards and risks.
  • Identify the factors that contribute to persons and objects falling from height.
  • Describe the control measures that control and reduce the risk of falls from height.
  • Understand the proper use of access and work at height equipment and safe methods of access to reduce or eliminate the risk of falls.

Training methodology

 The training will be delivered by a tutor who possesses first-hand practical experience of training program will combine presentations with interactive practical exercises, supported by video material and case studies.

 Participants are expected to share their experiences by active participation throughout all parts of this training program.

  • Participant will undergo a self-assessment test.
  • Participants will be divided into appropriate teams for workshops & real cases.
  • Participants will walk-out with some specific tools.
  • A manual will be supplied which will support development of the Module by helping participants to structure the main acquired competencies.

Program Content

 Module 1 – Introduction and Legislation

  •  The risks
  • Employer duties
  • Employee duties

 Module 2 – Work at Height Risk Assessments 

  • What is a risk assessment?
  • Identifying hazards
  • Deciding who may be harmed
  • Evaluating risks
  • Recording findings
  • Reviewing and updating 

Module 3 – Avoiding, Preventing and Minimising Risks 

  • Avoiding work at height
  • Preventing falls
  • Reducing the consequences of a fall
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Selection of work equipment
  • Fragile surfaces
  • Vehicles
  • Training
  • Inspection of work equipment
  • Emergency procedures

 

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