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COURSE DURATION HALF DAY
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Any person who is involved with Working at Heights
The course is designed for operatives, supervisors and managers who as part of their role must carry out work on a roof or at height or supervise others who are undertaking work at height.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Falls from height are the biggest cause of fatal and serious injuries in construction. They account for 50% of all deaths. Many accidents involve falls from roofs, through fragile materials, from ladders and from leading edges.
AIMS
Delegates will be able to state their responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and that of their employers.
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COURSE CONTENT
- Relevant legislation and regulations
- Hazards and controls measures
- Falling from unprotected edges
- Working on fragile materials
- Falling materials
- Hoisting materials
- Fall arrest equipment
- Access and egress
- Roof condition and environment
- Weather conditions
BENEFITS
The course is designed to provide delegates with the knowledge to carry out safe working at height in accordance with the new regulations.
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