Course Overview
This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to identify, assess, and control risks associated with working at height. It emphasizes regulatory compliance, safe work practices, use of fall protection systems, and emergency procedures to minimize the risk of accidents and injuries. The training is suitable for all personnel who perform tasks at height, supervisors, and safety officers responsible for ensuring a safe working environment.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand legal requirements, international standards (OSHA, ISO 45001), and employer responsibilities for working at height.
- Identify common hazards associated with elevated work areas.
- Select, inspect, and correctly use fall protection equipment (harnesses, lanyards, anchor points).
- Implement risk assessments and safe work procedures before commencing tasks.
- Develop and follow rescue plans and emergency response protocols.
- Promote a safety-first culture to prevent falls and incidents.
Course Outline
- Introduction to Working at Height
- Definitions and examples of working at height
- Statistics and common causes of falls
- Regulations and Standards
- OSHA, ISO 45001, and regional legislation
- Employer vs. employee responsibilities
- Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
- Assessing elevated work environments
- Hierarchy of controls: elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative, PPE
- Fall Protection Systems
- Personal protective equipment (PPE): harnesses, lanyards, SRLs
- Anchorage points and lifelines
- Inspection and maintenance of equipment
- Safe Work Practices
- Ladder safety, scaffolding safety, and platform work
- Permit-to-work systems
- Weather and environmental considerations
- Emergency Planning and Rescue Procedures
- Developing fall rescue plans
- Immediate response and first aid considerations
- Case Studies and Best Practices
- Review of real incidents
- Lessons learned and preventive strategies
