Working at Height Regulations

Symmons Madge Associates Ltd.
Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Dublin, Exeter, Glasgow, Slough, United Kingdom

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online/Live | On-site/In-house | Blended | Self-paced

Course Description:

'' The amendments to the Work at Height Regulations 2005 which came into force on 6 April has addressed issues relating to inspection, planning and training. The Regulations will apply to all work at height where there is a risk of a fall liable to cause personal injury. The Regulation identifies Duty-holders to ensure:

All work is properly planned and organised
Risks from work at height are assessed and appropriate work equipment is selected and used
Those involved in work at height are competent to carry out the work
Risks from fragile surfaces are properly controlled
Equipment for work at height is properly inspected and maintained.

Course Objectives:
The object of this course is to provide a level of competence for each delegate, promoting an understanding of legal obligations, an appreciation of risk with working at height, and the ability to plan the works to reduce the risk associated with working at height.

The course is suited to both managers and operatives, and is structured to provoke thought and discussion.

Course Outline:
An introduction to legislation
Understanding the new Regulations
Planning the works
Preparing a safe system of work
Selecting appropriate equipment
Risk Assessment
Risk Perception
Duty Holders
Competence ...''

Elements of this syllabus are subject to change.

Phone:01446 775959

School Address/Venue(s):

Vale Forge
North Road
Cowbridge
Vale of Glamorgan
CF71 7DF
United Kingdom

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