Curriculum
- 12 Sections
- 30 Lessons
- Lifetime
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- Ongoing Training and Refresher Courses:• Emphasizing the need for regular refresher training to reinforce knowledge and skills. • Encouraging continuous learning and staying updated with changes in regulations and best practices. • Providing resources for workers to access additional information, such as safety manuals, guidelines, and online resources. It is important to conduct safety training on working at height under the guidance of qualified trainers with expertise in the field. The training should include interactive elements, practical demonstrations, and opportunities for workers to ask questions and participate actively in the learning process.0
- Understanding the Risks of Working at Height:3
- Legislation, Standards, and Regulations:3
- Risk Assessment and Control Measures:3
- 4.0Conducting thorough risk assessments to identify potential hazards and evaluate associated risks.
- 4.1Implementing a hierarchy of control measures, including elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
- 4.2Understanding the importance of regular inspections and maintenance of equipment and structures.
- Selection and Safe Use of Equipment:3
- 5.0Identifying and selecting the appropriate equipment for working at height, such as ladders, scaffolds, MEWPs, or suspension systems.
- 5.1Proper inspection, setup, and use of equipment, including understanding weight limits, stability, and secure anchoring.
- 5.2Ensuring workers are trained on the specific equipment they will be using and providing guidance on safe practices.
- 5. Fall Protection Systems and Techniques:3
- 6.0Understanding various fall protection systems, including guardrails, safety nets, and personal fall arrest systems (PFAS).
- 6.1Proper fitting, adjustment, and use of harnesses, lanyards, and other fall arrest equipment.
- 6.2Practical training on anchorage points, fall clearance calculations, and rescue procedures.
- Safe Access and Egress:3
- Supervision and Monitoring:4
- 8.0Supervise and monitor workers to ensure they are using access equipment properly and safely.
- 8.1Address any unsafe behaviors or deviations from proper procedures promptly.
- 8.2Encourage a culture of safety where workers look out for one another and provide assistance when needed.
- 8.3Preventing slips, trips, and falls during access and egress.
- Emergency Preparedness and Rescue Procedures:3
- Communication and Collaboration:3
- Worksite-Specific Considerations:2
- Examination and Certification1