Fixed Ladder Access & Rescue

Course Code: ZGT64 Categories Accreditations, Course Categories, Courses, Working at Height, Zero Gravity Safety

During your course we will provide;

A course manual, handouts and pen
Refreshments throughout the day
Any equipment required to complete the course
A microwave, fridge and toaster will be provided for delegate use if the course is held at a Zero Gravity Safety Location

Course Overview

This training course provides both theoretical and practical training required for persons who are required to access Silo’s, Water towers, rooftops, flat roofs and structures via fixed ladders greater than 2.5m. Delegates will be taught both safety access and rescue techniques using standard or delegate specific fall arrest systems This course is delivered in accordance with BS8454-2006 Code of practice for the delivery of training and education for work at height and rescue.

Who is the course for?

This course is aimed at those people who may be required to access flat roofs, working platforms and gantries via fixed ladders. These ladders may be open unprotected ladders, hooped ladders or ladders with vertical fall arrest systems fitted.

Contents Covered

■ Introduction, Legislation, Standards & Guidance
■ Identification of hazards and assessment of associated risks
■ Hierarchy of controls for working at height
■ Personal Fall Protective Equipment – Characteristics and
Limitations
■ Pre-use inspection and care for PFPE
■ Fitting and adjusting harnesses and associated equipment
■ Identification and selection of suitable anchor points
■ Single line restraint techniques
■ Climbing and descending fixed ladders using twin lanyards
■ Climbing and descending fixed fall arrest systems
■ Planning for rescue
■ Rescue equipment– Characteristics and Limitations
■ Suspension Intolerance – what is it and how to deal with it
■ Rescue of a casualty suspended on a ladder from fall arrest
lanyards and fixed fall arrest systems using company specified
rescue equipment/device

Requirements

Delegates must be medically fit to work at height. Must be 18 years of age

PPE Required

Can all delegates provide their own safety footwear (Steel toe cap boots), and comfortable working clothing. Gloves are mandatory during practical’s please ensure they are brought with you

ID & Photos

Please ensure you bring a form of ID to verify identity (required by some Awarding Organisations)
A photograph may be required to be taken on the day for ID card issuing purposes
We may also take general photographs for social media purposes etc… If you do not wish to be included in any, please inform your instructor

Allergies

If attending a full day course at our centre, please ensure you contact the office on 01925 21 21 44 7 days prior to attending and let us know if you have any specific food requirements such as allergies