WORK SAFELY AT HEIGHTS

Psychological and physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstrations for this course, such as the undertaking of the requirements to work safely at heights wearing appropriate PPE and using appropriate fall protection equipment.

Participants will need sufficient physical ability to lift equipment infrequently from ground to overhead and access heights above 2m. 

Protective slip resistant footwear/safety shoes & comfortable/practical clothing must be provided by the student and worn during the practical sessions and assessment

Language, literacy and numeracy requirements - students must be able to read and correctly interpret required documentation relevant to working at height, speak clearly and unambiguously in English, explain, describe and verify sometimes complex needs and issues and understand the risk assessment requirements.

Writing is required to the level of completing workplace forms and producing any required reports. Numeracy is required to the level of being able to correctly calculate total fall distances for example. 

- Work safely at heights on at least two occasions, including:

• on a brittle surface with several skylights
• on a flat surface with uneven ground conditions

- Assess hazards and risks associated with working at heights and implement appropriate control methods.

- Select, wear and care for personal protective equipment.

- Identify required safety systems including fall protection and associated equipment.  

- Check the correct fitting, adjust and anchor fall protection and associated equipment.

The student must complete all documentation according to the required standard:

• Access, interpret and apply technical and safety information. including the JSEA/ SWMS for each scenario, for working at heights. 
• Complete an equipment maintenance log.

 A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice and short answer questions. The student must successfully complete all assessment questions.