Work at height competency | Training course
The principles of the Work at Height Regulations and the selection and use of suitable access equipment.
Course objectives
To enable delegates to become competent in the selection and appropriate use of access equipment for working at height.
Who will benefit
All those responsible for the planning, selection or supervision of access equipment for working at height.
Course content
- The work at height hierarchy
- Duties under the Work at Height Regulations
- Requirements for organisation, planning and competence
- Selection of work equipment
- Different types of equipment and their safety issues
- Use of ladders, steps and low-level access
- Test paper
No of delegates per session
5-12 (larger groups by arrangement)
Training methods
Lectures, demonstration and practical use.
Certification
Successful delegates will receive a Harsco Infrastructure work at height competency certificate.
PPE requirement
Classroom format. Delegates should have a safety helmet, boots, gloves and eye protection, plus casual clothes.
Course duration
1 day
In 2010 SGB, Hünnebeck, Patent and ESCO joined forces to operate under the new name of Harsco Infrastructure.