Flat - Pitched Roof Training at Height
with the use of Safety Lines & Fall Arrest - Restraint Lanyards
Course duration 1 Day
This course has been designed for those who need to work at height on flat and pitched roof structures, with the aid of safety lines and fall restraint - fall arrest systems. Candidates shall learn how to gain access from leaning ladders, or scaffold structures onto a flat - pitched roof attached to safety lines maintaining three points of contact. The candidate shall be connected to a authorised safety lines using a fall restraint-arrest system, this will allow the candidate to move safely on the structure. When the candidate has reached their work station, they shall learn how to attach to a work postioning lanyard, this will allow them to work hands free.
Course Content
- Introduction to height safety
- The law and your responsibility
- Safe access and egress procedures
- Selection of anchor points, Primary, intermediate and work positioning
- Basic principles of rigging slings
- Rigging angles
- Safe system of work
- Rescue planning & emergency planning considerations awareness
- Selection of Personal Protective Equipment
- Harness Usage and Inspection
- Practical session
- Questions and Answers
Industries Supplied and Supported by Apple Group Ltd Include:
- Satellite Industry
- Aerial Industry
- Fire & Security Equipment Installation
- Cavity Wall Insulation
- Solar Panel Installation
- Gas & Heating Engineers
- Social Housing Repair Teams
- Building Maintenance
- Utilities
- Telecoms Installations
- Warehousing & Distribution
- Glazing Industry
- Roofing Contractors
On completion there will be a short test (practical and theory) successful candidates shall receive a valid certification of attendance, recognised as compliance, under the 2005 work at height regulations.
Price on Request
Group Discount Available
Related Links
Health and Safety Executive - Work at height solutions Q & A's
