Course overview
Managers, supervisers and operatives working at heights – including scaffold towers and laddersCourse objectivesAt the end of the course, course members will be able to:-
Be aware of accidents that happen while working at heightsRelate the general requirements of the Health and Safety at Work 1974 to their own work activitiesGain a greater understanding of regulations and guidance relating to working at heightsBe aware of varied means of access to working at heightsCarry out a risk assessment relating to working at heightsPlan further specific work based training to ensure safe systems of workIntroductionWhat can go wrong while working at heightsGeneral requirements of Health and Safety at Work Act 1974Regulations and guidance relating to working at heightsMeans of access Ladders, stepladders and trestlesGeneral access scaffoldsScaffold TowersSuspended cradlesMast-elevated work platformsPower-operated work platformsPersonal suspension equipmentRisk assessments/work planning/safe systems of workPersonal action plan and course summary
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