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WORKING SAFELY AT HEIGHTS

Working Safely at Heights & Refresher Course Overview

This course forms the basis of working above two metres from ground level and where fall protection measures are required. It covers safe methods for accessing the work site; and safe methods of moving or passing tools, equipment and materials to heights above two metres, including handling methods that avoid excessive bending or twisting.

What Will You Learn?

  • General legislative obligations relating to height safety
  • How to correctly select and use personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Correct fitting and checking of a safety harnesses
  • Identifying potential hazards and calculate the risks with those hazards
  • Correct completion of a SWMES/SWMS for work at heights
  • Use and interpret non-verbal communication, such as hand signals
  • Voice and hand signals to access and understand site specific instructions

Who is this course for?

This course will benefit team members from a variety of backgrounds, industries and skill levels who wish to improve their understanding of site safety and/or anyone wishing to work safely at heights. For more information on this training course, please contact HAPTA Compliance directly!