Location

Technical and Vocational Institute

Objectives

• This course helps participants to understand the National and International regulations related to working at height as well as provides necessary information needed to be able to successfully mitigate working at height risks and implement control measures as well this course guides to Understanding of carrying out working at height risk assessment, safe use access equipment and monitoring to ensure that employees can reduce their risk of falls from height, adopting preventive and protective measures, rescue procedures in cases of emergency..

Outcomes

Upon the completion of the course, the participant will be able to demonstrate an understanding of:• Gain knowledge, skills and experience that are necessary to select and set up working at heights equipment ready for safe use and operation.• Identify risks in the workplace and eliminate or reduce the risk of severe or fatal injuries.• taking the necessary steps to meet the requirements of National and International standards and Statutory requirements.• Use of fall protection system and devices, with rescue measures.

Course Contents

The following topics will be presented in the course:• health and safety hazards of working at height• legal requirements for employers and employees• the main causes of falls from height and prevention measures• guidance on how to conduct a risk assessment• identify and evaluate health and safety risk in the workplace• the safety control measures for roofs, vehicles and fragile surfaces• effective workplace emergency rescue plan• personal protection equipment (PPE)