Who Attends
A practical course for workers needing to safely access rooftops or similar structures using pre-installed fall arrest systems (such as fixed ladders and horizontal tensioned safety lines) and carry out work at height using work restraint techniques.
Course Content
MORNING SESSION - Safety Harness Theory Training
Our theory foundation module including pre-use inspection. Click here for full session agenda.
Theory
- Define their work environment in terms of a risk assessment and be able to select the appropriate method of work as a result.
- Understand what constitutes steep ground and when work position techniques become necessary.
- Understand the importance of avoidance of the hazard where possible.
- Understand the correct setting up of work restraint systems.
- Understand the limitations of retractable lanyards for use in work restraint.
Practical
The delegates will gain practical experience of using the following types of equipment to create work restraint systems:
- Full Body Harnesses
- Work Restraint and Fall Arrest Lanyards
- Work Positioning Systems
- Horizontal trans fastener type systems
- Temporary Horizontal Safety Lines
The delegates will gain practical experience of using the following types of equipment for safe access:
- Full Body Harnesses
- Permanently installed vertical systems
- Horizontal trans fastener type systems
- Double Lanyards
- Additional hazards relating to rooftop environments, such as fragile surfaces and dropped objects.
Qualifications Obtained
On successful completion candidates will receive a certificate valid for three years issued by Spanset.
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Tel: 01501 750900
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