Course Content
Introduction and Legislation
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Introduction and Legislation
Course Aims
Topics for discussion
The Risks
The HSE
The primary legislation governing
The primary responsibilities
Individual workers
The hierarchy of control
It’s crucial to align
Lessons
Lessons
Exercise
Working at Heights Risk Assessment
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Introduction
Topics to be Covered
What is a Risk Assessment?
What is a Risk Assessment?
Who Should Complete a Risk Assessment?
Step 1: Identifying the Hazards
Step 2: Decide Who Might be Harmed and How
Step 3: Evaluate the Risks
Step 3: Evaluate the Risks
Step 4: Record Your Findings and Implement Them
Step 5. Overview and Update
Exercise
Avoiding, Preventing, and Minimising Risks
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Introduction
The topics covered
Avoiding Work at Height
Preventing Falls
Reducing the Consequences of a Fall
Personal Protective Equipment
Selection of Work Equipment
Selection of Work Equipment
Fragile Surfaces
Fragile Surfaces
Vehicles
Training
Inspection of Work Equipment
Emergency Procedures
Emergency processes
Exercise
Work at Height Equipment
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Introduction
Topics to be Covered
Mobile Towers
Erecting Mobile Tower
Erecting Mobile Towers
Erecting Mobile Towers
Safe use of Mobile Towers
Lower-Level Access Platforms
Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP)
Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP)
Safe Use of Ladders and Stepladders
Safe Use of Ladders and Stepladders
Safe Use of Ladders and Stepladders
Safe Use of Ladders
Securing Ladders
Safe Use of Stepladders
Exercise
test
working at heights
Low-level access platforms, or podium platforms, are another safer alternative to ladders and stepladders. Low-level platforms provide safe access up to an allowed platform height of 1.5m.

Anyone using a low-level platform at work must check their equipment before each use. Before using the platform, users must check:

  • The wheels can lock and are locked.
  • The guardrails, gate and platform are in good condition.

Additionally, all employees must be appropriately trained in using the equipment before use and should be instructed to never overreach from a podium platform, as it may overturn.

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