TC01 Rooftop Safety Awareness
Overview
This course will provide those attending with the basic information required to safely access rooftop sites. It aims to highlight the key hazards and risks found so that employees can take effective action to reduce risks to an acceptable level.
The course will emphasise the difference between safe and unsafe roof tops, requirements for guardrails, barriers and safe access, radio frequency safety and suggest good working practices.
Prerequisites
None.
Who Should Attend
For field staff and others working in the telecommunications industry who may require access to switches, BTS’s and protected rooftop sites as part of their work activities and do not require use of fall arrest equipment.
Course Objectives & Content
- Legislation affecting work on rooftops
- Duties and responsibilities
- General requirements when working on third party sites
- Hazards & risks found on rooftop sites
- RF Safety (maximum 20 minute)
- Safe systems of work - lone working, permit to work, slips, trips and falls, asbestos, general PPE
- Protected and unprotected rooftops – how to identify and take effective action
- Access – safety requirements when working with fixed and portable ladders
Further Information
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Certification
All candidates will receive a certificate and photo identity card valid for three years.