Objectives

• Quantify Legislation
• Understanding your responsibilities
• Produce effective risk assessments and control measures
• Selecting appropriate equipment
• Minimising the risk from working at height   

Course Content

• Legislation and Approved Codes of Practice – theory
• Locate specific health and safety information (method statements, risk assessment, HSE guidance and CDM) – theory
• Hierarchy and statistics – theory
• Work equipment such as towers, podiums ladders steps and harnesses including recognised quality marks – theory & practical
• Inspections and monitoring of equipment – theory & practical

Assessment of delegates

• 15 multiple-choice questionnaire
• Tutor evaluation during practical session