WORKING SAFELY AT HEIGHTS &
WORK AT HEIGHTS APPRECIATION COURSE
Tom Price and Sons conduct working at heights and harness appreciation courses and training on site or at our premises.
INTRODUCTION:
When working at a height where there is the possibility that a person may fall, it is a requirement that the person working at heights must wear a fall arrest or fall prevention equipment. Incorrect use fitting, use or maintenance will lower the effectiveness of the equipment. For a person to safely and efficiently work at heights formal training is normally recommended.
AIMS:
The aim of the course is to provide the participants with the knowledge and understanding to inspect, wear care for and maintain Fall Arrest / Fall Prevention equipment.
By the end of this course the participants should be able to demonstrate:
ESTIMATED DURATION:
8 Hours - Maximum of 8 people.
EXPECTED MODES OF DELIVERY:
This course is delivered face to face by our qualified Trainers/Assessors. Training can be conducted at our Training facility or we can come to your business/Mine site. This course is skill based and will cover all aspects of the machinery being trained in both written using course notes/dvd’s and case studies combined with practical components. RPL is also available upon request. Please speak to our admin team to see if you qualify.
ASSESSMENT:
On completion of the course each participant will be given a written assessment test and be assessed on practical aspects of wearing a harness and hook up procedures. Individuals who wish can be assessed for a statement of attainment.
CONTENTS:
The course includes:
THIS IS A NATIONALLY ACCREDITED COURSE. TOM PRICE AND SONS ARE ACCREDITED ASSESSORS
INTRODUCTION:
When working at a height where there is the possibility that a person may fall, it is a requirement that the person working at heights must wear a fall arrest or fall prevention equipment. Incorrect use fitting, use or maintenance will lower the effectiveness of the equipment. For a person to safely and efficiently work at heights formal training is normally recommended.
AIMS:
The aim of the course is to provide the participants with the knowledge and understanding to inspect, wear care for and maintain Fall Arrest / Fall Prevention equipment.
By the end of this course the participants should be able to demonstrate:
- How to perform and inspection on fall prevention equipment.
- Determine when a piece of equipment should not be used and what to do about it.
- How to identify, fit and wear the equipment.
- How to select a good anchorage point and how to safely use it.
- Suspension trauma
- How to clean and store fall prevention equipment.
- Be aware that Australian Standards and Regulations exist regarding fall prevention equipment and policies.
ESTIMATED DURATION:
8 Hours - Maximum of 8 people.
EXPECTED MODES OF DELIVERY:
This course is delivered face to face by our qualified Trainers/Assessors. Training can be conducted at our Training facility or we can come to your business/Mine site. This course is skill based and will cover all aspects of the machinery being trained in both written using course notes/dvd’s and case studies combined with practical components. RPL is also available upon request. Please speak to our admin team to see if you qualify.
ASSESSMENT:
On completion of the course each participant will be given a written assessment test and be assessed on practical aspects of wearing a harness and hook up procedures. Individuals who wish can be assessed for a statement of attainment.
CONTENTS:
The course includes:
- "Duty of Care" legislation.
- Attitude towards working safely at heights using a harness.
- Discussion on suspension trauma
- Safe working loads of anchorage points.
- Inspection of harness, lanyards and other related equipment.
- Correct handling and storage of harness, lanyards and related equipment.
THIS IS A NATIONALLY ACCREDITED COURSE. TOM PRICE AND SONS ARE ACCREDITED ASSESSORS