FP02 Height Safety 2 – Worker
Overview
On successful completion of this course, those attending will be provided with both the theoretical and practical skills required in order to use a range of fall arrest work position and restraint equipment. A key element of this course and where it differs from the FP01 training is the amount of practical application. Students spend a large amount of time practicing climbing techniques using temporary safety systems, installed and structural anchors.
Prerequisites
Medically fit with a head for heights and a reasonable level of fitness.
Who Should Attend
This course is aimed at those people who may be required to use a combination of dedicated and in-situ anchors, traverse and climb remaining attached at all times, use equipment to position and work.
Course Objectives & Content
- The main dangers of working at height
- Key legislation and standards
- Hazards and risk when working at height
- Syncope - what causes it and how to recognise and deal with the effects
- Emergencies - includes requirements for rescue
- Work categories – restraint/positioning/fall arrest
- Equipment characteristics and limitations
- Harnesses – fall arrest & positioning
- Lanyards – fall arrest/positioning/adjustable/twin leg/tie back/inertia
- Ancillary equipment – helmets, gloves etc
- Anchor point (in-situ and dedicated) identification and selection
- Temporary horizontal lifeline systems
- Pre user inspection, equipment care, traceability and disposal requirements
- Practical climbing techniques
Further Information
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Certification
All delegates will receive a certificate and ID card valid for 3 years