- Overview
- Course Topics
Working at heights safety training covers a comprehensive range of topics, including the following:
- Risk Assessment:
- Identifying potential risks associated with working at heights
- Assessing risks and determining appropriate control measures
- Understanding the importance of pre-task planning
- Fall Hazards:
- Recognizing different types of fall hazards
- Understanding the consequences of falls
- Fall Protection Equipment:
- Types of fall protection equipment (e.g., harnesses, lanyards, lifelines, anchors)
- Selection, correct fitting, and adjustment of appropriate equipment
- Anchorage Points:
- Identifying suitable anchorage points for fall protection systems
- Ensuring the strength and stability of anchorages
- Proper use of anchor connectors and components
- Safe Work Practices:
- Setting up and using guardrails, safety nets, and scaffolding
- Proper procedures for accessing and exiting elevated work areas
- Safe use of access equipment like ladders and aerial lifts
- Emergency Procedures:
- Responding to accidents and emergencies at heights
- Rescue procedures for injured or suspended workers
- First aid and communication during emergencies
- PPE:
- Use of additional PPE as necessary
- Ensuring that PPE is compatible with fall protection gear
- Case Studies and Real-Life Examples:
- Sharing real-life incidents and accidents related to working at heights
- Analyzing case studies to understand what went wrong and how to prevent similar incidents
- Supervision and Accountability:
- The role of supervisors, safety officers, and training personnel in ensuring safety
- Individual and collective responsibility for safety within the workplace
Introduction
2 minutes
Assessing and Controlling Risk
8 minutes
Step by Step Guide on Risk Assessment
4 minutes
Watch the Video
9 minutes
Using ladders and stepladders (Part-1)
3 minutes
Using ladders and stepladders (Part-2)
5 minutes
What to do and not do when working at height
2 minutes
Target Zero
5 minutes