Working at Height

Introduction:

Falls are among the most common causes of serious work-related injuries and deaths in the workplace. Employers must take measures in their workplaces to prevent employees from falling off overhead platforms, elevated work stations or into holes in the floor and walls.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows that falls to a lower level have been the most frequent type of fatal fall in the workplace. Most of those are caused by falls from roofs, ladders, scaffolds, non-moving vehicles, and building girders or other structural steel.

Course Objective:

This course is designed to show importance of fall protection safety while working on height. This course will cover hazard identification of work at height and selection, inspection and proper use of Fall Protection while working on height.

Who Should Attend:

Employees with responsibilities of supervision of work being performed at height, and those involved in working at height. In addition to workforce and supervision with responsibilities o issuing and storing fall protection equipment.

Course Contents:

1. Hazards of Working at Height
2. Fall Protection Program Elements
3. Identifying and Evaluating Fall Hazards
4. Portable Ladders
5. Supported Scaffolds
6. Aerial Lifts
7. Adjustable-suspension Scaffolds
8. Cranes and Derrick Suspended Personnel Platforms
9. Guardrail Systems
10. Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS)
11. Safety Net Systems
12. Training Requirements
13. Rescue at Height

Course Duration and Exam:

Course is designed for 4-hours. An assessment based on 20 MCQs / True-False will be conducted at the end of training with 30 minutes time with minimum 70% passing marks.