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Training

02 - Fall Arrest

DURATION
1/2 a day carried out in conjunction with Module 01.

RATIO OF TRAINERS TO TRAINEES
Normally 1:10

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

This module is designed as an enhancement of modules 01 and is only carried out when delegates have successfully completed that module.

INTRODUCTION
The course is designed to provide;
• A practical enhancement to module 01 to allow delegates the opportunity to apply the knowledge to typical locations.
• The applications will ideally be tailored to those typically encountered by the delegates in their work situation, but to ensure a good depth of knowledge they will also include common applications.

COURSE SYLLABUS
Theory

There are no theory elements additional to those covered in module 01.

COURSE SYLLABUS
Practical

In addition to the practical elements of module 01 the following topics will be covered and where appropriate additional topics specific to the client will also be covered. If any of the following elements are not required by the client then delegates will be 
given a knowledge of them, but will not individually be required to practice them.

The topics are;
• 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 lanyards.
• 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.

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
• Samples of -

  • Fall arrest harnesses and lanyards
  • Damaged and deployed equipment
  • Pre-rigged hauling/lowering rescue kit
  • 2 Point fall arrest harnesses
  • Inertia block
  • Horizontal safety line 
  • Anchor straps
  • Vertical drop line with type 1 fall arrestor
  • Horizontal restraint line c/w adjuster
  • Karabiners
  • 4:1 Rescue pulley system

TRAINING OUTCOME
• Statement of Attainment of MNMG237A Work Safely at Heights for all delegates when completed with Module 01.
• ID card for all delegates (SpanSet recommends retraining every 3 years).

RECORDS TO BE MAINTAINED BY SPANSET
• Course registration sheet
• Copy of certificates for duplicate issue
• Course feedback forms where completed

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