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Working at Height

Description

The aim of this module is to provide the learner with an awareness of the risks associated with working at height and the practical measures that should be employed to avoid, prevent or reduce risk of falls from height. 

This module will cover:
  • Understanding legal obligations and legislative framework.
  • Selecting suitable equipment for various work at height tasks and ensuring safe usage.
  • Understanding the reasoning for safety protocols.
  • Implementing preventive measures to mitigate common accidents.
  • Recognising the importance of equipment inspection and regular maintenance.
  • Identifying risks and conducting effective risk assessments.
On completion of this module, learners will be able to:
  • Understand legal obligations and legislative framework.
  • Select appropriate equipment for various work at height tasks and ensuring safe usage.
  • Explain the reasons for safety protocols.
  • Implement preventive measures to mitigate common accidents.
  • Recognise the importance of equipment inspection and regular maintenance.
  • Identify risks and conduct effective risk assessments.

Module Structure:

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Aims and Learning Outcomes

TOPIC 1: LEGAL REQUIREMENTS & LEGISLATION
The Work at Height Regulations 2005
How do you comply with these Regulations?

TOPIC 2: WORKING AT HEIGHT
Working at Height
Risk Assessment
Knowledge Check

TOPIC 3: WORKING SAFELY WITH SCAFFOLDS, LADDERS & STEPS LADDERS
How do you select the right equipment to use for a job?
Using Ladders Safely
Leaning Ladders
Using a Leaning Ladder to carry out a task
Stepladders
Scaffold
Installing Scaffold
Scaffold Inspection
Using Safe Equipment
Knowledge Check

TOPIC 4: PLANNING THE WORK AND SELECTING APPROPRIATE EQUIPMENT
Things to Consider Review
Example – Installation of CCTV equipment
Example – Changing light bulbs in a sports hall
Example – Changing light bulbs in an office corridor

TOPIC 5: EQUIPMENT INSPECTION AND REPORTING
How do you make sure the equipment itself is in good condition?
Control Measures
Dos and Don’ts

TOPIC 6: COMMON ACCIDENTS & PREVENTATIVE MEASURES
Don’t let a fall shatter your life
Common Accidents

END OF LEARNING MODULE
End of Learning Module Summary

The learning module plus the assessment module will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

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