Working at Height / Rescue Competent Persons

Course Code: ZGT12 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 course is designed to train persons who are required to work at height. The course is specifically aimed at those personnel working on plant, property maintenance and off site work where they are required to use personal fall protection equipment for access and work at height activities and is designed to provide workers with the knowledge and skills which enables them to work safely at height including rescue provision.

Who is the course for?

This course aims to give an understanding of an operators / team leaders responsibility under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, and it’s supporting Regulations. Delegates’ will be made aware of their individual responsibility when working on site, and the importance of being aware of the on-site hazards in relation to working at height/Rescue and how to work safely.

Contents Covered

■ Introduction
■ Legislation and Standards
■ Hierarchy of Fall Protection
■ Harness Lanyard and fittings
■ Pre use checks (includes practical exercises)
■ Fitting and Adjustment (Includes practical exercise)
■ Usage and Anchor Points
■ Storage and Maintenance
■ Hazards and precautions
■ Rescue requirements and options
■ Emergency procedures
■ Dealing with suspension trauma
■ Introduction to the rescue equipment
■ Rescues (Raise & Lower)
■ Avoiding obstructions
■ Theory test Pass or Fail

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