Safe Working at Heights Course Aims & Objectives The course is specifically designed for any person who is involved with working at heights and will provide the training for those that have to use ladders, ladder stabilisation and stand off equipment and fall protection systems. Suitability Essential training for all in the industry working at height. Duration One day (Theoretical and Practical) Dates 10th December 2002 17th December 2002 21st January 2003 & every week thereafter Tutor Mr George May Numbers Maximum of 10 students per course Lunch Snack lunch provided Requirements Please bring along all working at heights personal protective equipment that you or your company currently issues to employees working at height. Syllabus Identification of the problems associated with Safe Working at Heights Legislation Employers Responsibility Employees Responsibility The importance of risk assessment and safe working procedures Fall arrest equipment introduction Anchorage point identification Maintenance and checking of equipment including pre use tests Donning a safety harness Introduction to the equipment and its safe use Cleaning and storage Practical application Multiple choice test Review and question time Notes Comprehensive notes will be given to all students who attend the course. Certification On satisfactory completion of the course a certificate of competence will be issued that will be valid for three years. All CAI courses will be regarded as evidence of underpinning knowledge towards future NVQ's for the industry.