Work Safely at Heights/Work Safely on Roofs
Module 01 in conjunction with one practical Module of either Module 02, 03, 04

DURATION
1 Day

RATIO OF TRAINERS TO TRAINEES
Normally 1:12

REGISTRATION AND PRE-COURSE INSTRUCTIONS

• All delegates to be registered on the course registration form.

• All delegates to be advised of the following

  • Fire procedure

  • Toilets and welfare

INTRODUCTION
The course structured for;

• Training in the skills to perform harness based work at heights under direct supervision of a height safety supervisor.

• This course covers the type of work to be conducted, structures the candidates are required to work from as well as the types of fall arrest equipment to be used and first response rescue methods that may be utilised.

COURSE SYLLABUS
Theory Module 01

• Legislation

• Work at Height Regulations

• Health and Safety at Work Act

• Personal Protective Equipment regulations

• AS/NZ Standards

• EN Standards

• Hazard analysis and Risk assessment

• The categories for safe work at height -

  • Work Restraint

  • Work Positioning

  • Fall arrest

• Certificates of conformity and trace-ability

• Inspection and record keeping procedures

• Limitations of use and when to retire from service

• Strengths and characteristics of equipment

• The importance of rescue provision

• What constitutes an unprotected edge?

• What constitutes steep ground and when do work positioning techniques become necessary

• The importance of avoidance of hazards whenever possible

• Correct risk assessment when setting up work restraint systems

• The use of work positioning in conjunction with fall arrest systems

• The use of double lanyards climbing and structure mobility

COURSE SYLLABUS
Practical

In addition to the practical elements of Module 01 the following practical elements from one of the below Modules must also be completed:

Module 02 Fall Arrest

• Correct fitting and adjustment of fall arrest harnesses by all delegates.

• Ladder ascent and descent using inertia blocks.

• Ladder ascent and descent using in-situ permanent systems (only if available).

• Ladder ascent and descent using temporary systems.

• The use of fall arrest systems.

• Correct rigging of Anchor straps.

• Correct installation of horizontal safety lines.

• The safe use of restraint lines.

• Safe use of Karabiners.

• The use of the Gotcha Rescue systems.

Module 03 Occasional Industrial Climber

• Correct fitting and adjustment of fall arrest harnesses by all delegates.

• Ladder ascent and descent using inertia blocks.

• Ladder ascent and descent using in-situ permanent systems (only if available) or temporary systems.

• Ladder ascent and descent using temporary systems.

• Climbing structures using twin access fall arrest lanyards.

• The use of work positioning belts.

• A practical demonstration of a SHARK.

• Ladder rescue (2 man options).

• The use of fall arrest systems

Module 04 Rooftop Safety/Work Restraint

• Correct fitting and adjustment of fall arrest harnesses by all delegates.

• Ladder ascent and descent using inertia blocks.

• Ladder ascent and descent using in-situ permanent Systems (only if available)

• Ladder ascent and descent using temporary systems.

• The use of fall arrest systems.

• The use of horizontal trans-fastener type systems. (only if available)

• The setting up of adjustable restraint systems

• Setting up of Anchors (temporary and permanent)

• The use of horizontal safety lines as a part of a restraint system.

• Rooftop rescue.

COURSE SUMMARY
In addition to the test carried out in module 01 all delegates will be monitored by the trainer throughout the practical sessions. Any concerns will be addressed by delegate and trainer on a continual basis.

• Summarise the topics covered during the course

• Issue course feedback forms

• Thank the delegates for attending

EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED BY SPANSET

• Work at Heights Training Manual

• White boards and markers

• All practical fall arrest and rescue equipment can be supplied

TRAINING OUTCOME

• Statement of Attainment of either RIIOHS204A Work Safely at Heights, CPCCCM1006A Work Safely at Heights or CPCPCM2015A Work Safely on Roofs for all delegates who complete the course

• ID card for all delegates (SpanSet recommends retraining every 3 years).

RECORDS TO BE MAINTAINED BY SPANSET.