Work at Height Supervisor

This course will provide the additional knowledge required to supervise work at height, excluding rope access methods.

Participation Requirements: Previous participation in the "Work at Height" course in the previous 12 months

Duration: 2 days (16 hours)

Ratio: 1/8

Contents:

After completing the course, participants will have acquired the following knowledge:

• Understanding of current national and European legislation regarding height access methods and safety standards.

• Understanding the importance of supervision, the role and responsibilities of the supervisor.

• General Risk Assessment, Site-Specific Risk Assessment, Continuous Risk Assessment.

• Fall Protection Plans and Safe Work Methods Statements, Rescue-Evacuation Plans from Height.

• Understanding basic concepts such as the Hierarchy of protective measures, Restraint and Fall Prevention, Work Positioning and Fall Arrest.

• Understanding basic concepts such as primary and backup systems, SWL - WLL - SF, Fall Factor - Impact Force, etc.

• Categories of personal protective equipment, ABCDE of fall protection.

• Fitting, adjustment, pre-use inspection and care of PFPE. Supervision and control of equipment used by workers.

• Practical on-site safety issues.

• Site survey and accountability system.

• Management and investigation of accidents involving falls.

Objectives:

The course aims to provide participants with the core theoretical knowledge required to supervise work at height.

After completing the course, participants will be able to plan and organise work at height, identify hazards and select appropriate control measures, and implement written documentation for risk assessment and issue safe method statements.

Examination:

Participants must complete several theory exams to obtain their certificate. (Valid for 3 years).

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