Working at Height
In construction and allied industries falls from heights have been identified as a significant hazard that leads to many deaths and serious harm accidents.
Most falls are preventable providing common sense is used and people think about what they are doing. Our course has application to a wide range of work situations where workers are placed in a position where a fall is possible.
During the working at heights training course the participants will focus on the three main aspects of an effective fall prevention strategy.
Topics Covered:
- Assess the risk of injury to a person should a fall of less than 3 meters occur that has potential for harm.
- Control the risks by having in place systems which will prevent the fall.
- Identifying the likely hazard of falling 3 meters or more. If this is likely then a means to prevent such a fall is put in place.
Group Size: 10 - 15 people
Location: Your workplace or other suitable location
Duration: 1 day
Relevant NZQA Unit Standards Available (if required):
17600 : Explain safe work practices for working at heights
25045 : Employ height safety equipment in the workplace
Course Provisions:
- Venue and travel can be arranged
- Morning tea provided on request
- Funding options
If training is onsite, a site examination can be carried out by FETS prior to your training course to ensure course content is tailored for your unique working environment.
Contact Us to enquire about this course or call 0800 FETS 4 U.
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