Working at Height with Ladders - Full Day CAI and RDI Approved
The Full Day Short Duration Safe Work at Height from Portable Ladders training course is divided into 3 levels. It is quite a comprehensive course with level 1 and 2 designed to provide delegates with the correct training of the methods to stabilise a leaning ladder for use with the correct type of fall protection equipment. Level 3 advances Level 1 and 2 by demonstrating the correct method of using fall protection equipment to transfer from a leaning ladder onto a roof ladder onto a pitched roof.
The Safe Work at Height course is ideal for all delegates that work within the Aerial and Satellite industry. Richard Appleyard, Senior Trainer has worked within the Aerial and Satellite industry for over 20 years, this gives candidates a better understanding of the training as Richard knows what the Hazards and Risks are that are involved within your industry.
At the end of the course there is a short test, when successfully completed candidates will be issued with a certificate and will then be considered to be a "competent person" as specified by the Health & Safety Executive.
Areas covered in the Short Duration Safe Work at Height from Portable Ladders Level 1, 2 and 3
- Appreciation of the requirements of UK legislation.
- Understanding the difference between fall arrest & fall restraint.
- The importance of correct anchorage.
- Understanding the method of correct fitting, usage & inspection of fall protection equipment.
- Securing leaning ladders & using fall protection equipment.
- Appreciating the standards for roof safety and the hazards to be avoided.
- Access procedure for portable ladders onto a pitched roof.
- Safe transfer method from a leaning ladder to a pitched roof using fall protection equipment.
- Practical demonstration of equipment by all course candidates.
Safe Work at Height Safety Kit (from ladders)
Level 3 Safe Work at Height Safety Equipment has been designed to achieve safe access from the ground, from a leaning ladder onto a roof ladder. Using the level 3 system the trainee operative can safely ascend and descend the ladder maintaining 3 points of contact at all times. The level 3 system follows the same principal of the Level 1 & 2 equipment (secure ladder to wall, secure operative to ladder) with the added ability to secure the roof ladder to the access ladder and safely transfer from either. The rope and rope grab again enables the user to carry equipment in one hand, while ascending or descending the ladder.
This system is used extensively by :
- Sky satellite Installers
- Aerial Installers
- Gas and heating systems engiineers
- Social housing repair teams (maintenance engineers)
- Roofing contractors
- Cavity wall Installation engineers
- Solar Panel Installation engineers
- Price on Request
- Group Discounts available
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Start time 9.00 am Finish 4.30 pm
Tea and Coffee on hand all day as well as a bufffet lunch.
Free Parking Available
