Working at height
Working at Height
Introduction:
Working at height refers to any activity that involves working above ground level, such as on scaffolding, ladders, roofs, or elevated platforms. It’s essential to provide proper training to individuals who perform such tasks to prevent accidents, injuries, and fatalities. A working at height training course equips participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to work safely and efficiently in elevated environments.
Course Overview:
This course aims to provide learners with an understanding of the risks associated with working at height and the practical steps that can be taken to mitigate those risks. The course covers:
1. Understanding the Risks: Identifying potential hazards when working at height.
2. Safety Regulations: An overview of the local and international safety regulations and standards.
3. Preventive Measures: Practical steps to prevent falls and injuries.
4. Emergency Procedures: What to do in case of an accident or emergency.
Course Content:
A comprehensive working at height training course typically covers the following topics:
1. Legislation and Regulations:
o Understanding relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to working at height.
o Compliance with safety guidelines and best practices.
2. Risk Assessment:
o Identifying potential hazards associated with working at height.
o Assessing risks and implementing control measures.
3. Equipment Familiarization:
o Understanding different types of equipment used for working at height (e.g., harnesses, lanyards, scaffolding, aerial lifts).
o Proper inspection, maintenance, and usage of equipment.
4. Fall Prevention and Protection:
o Techniques for preventing falls (e.g., guardrails, safety nets, work positioning systems).
o Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including harnesses and helmets.
5. Safe Access and Egress:
o Ensuring safe entry and exit from elevated work areas.
o Proper use of ladders, stairs, and access platforms.
6. Emergency Procedures:
o Responding to emergencies (e.g., rescue procedures, first aid).
o Communication protocols during emergencies.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Understand the risks associated with working at height.
2. Identify and select appropriate height safety equipment.
3. Implement safe work procedures when working at height.
4. Respond effectively to height-related emergencies.
Course Benefits:
- Reduced Accidents: Proper training reduces the likelihood of falls, slips, and other accidents.
- Increased Awareness: Participants learn to recognize hazards and take preventive measures.
- Legal Compliance: Employers fulfill legal obligations by providing adequate training.
- Improved Productivity: Trained workers can perform tasks efficiently and confidently.
- Employee Confidence: Knowing how to work safely boosts employee confidence.
Who Should Attend?
This course is suitable for anyone who works at height in their job, including construction workers, window cleaners, roofers, and more. It’s also beneficial for supervisors and managers who are responsible for overseeing such work.
Certification:
Upon successful completion of the Working at Height training course, an accredited certificate is issued by the Technical Vocational Training Corp. in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from the Total Safety Quality Center, through the Mnar website https://mnar.sa/
Course details:
- Course duration: 1 day (5 hours)
Among our most important courses are:
Firefighting and safe evacuation
OSHA
Questions And Answers
The Working at Height Training Course is taken at the headquarters of the Total Safety Quality Center.
Attending the “Work at Heights Course” provides you with a range of vital benefits whether you work in construction, maintenance, or any field that requires working at heights. Here are the most important of these benefits:
• Increased awareness of risks: The course helps you understand the multiple risks associated with working at heights, such as falls, electric shocks, and exposure to weather elements, which contributes to taking the necessary precautions to avoid them.
• Learn to use the appropriate equipment: You will learn how to choose and use the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), such as seat belts, helmets, safety ropes, and others, correctly and safely.
• Develop self-rescue skills: You will learn how to save yourself in the event of an accident or equipment failure, which increases your chances of survival.
• Compliance with regulations and standards: You will learn about national and international regulations and standards related to working at heights, which helps you comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Improved job performance: You will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform your work at heights more efficiently and safely, which increases your productivity and reduces the costs of accidents.
• Protect yourself and others: By applying the knowledge and skills you have acquired, you will help protect yourself and your colleagues from injuries and accidents.
• Increased self-confidence: You will feel more confident in your ability to work at heights safely, which reduces stress and anxiety.
• Obtaining a professional certificate: In some cases, you may obtain a professional certificate confirming your competence in the field of working at heights, which opens new doors for you in the job market.
Attending the Working at Heights course is essential for anyone who works or may work in environments that require working at height, regardless of industry or sector. Here are some groups that should particularly take these courses:
• Construction workers: Whether they are building or maintaining buildings, they are exposed to the risk of falling from heights on a daily basis.
• Maintenance technicians: such as electricians, plumbers, and air conditioning technicians, who work at heights to repair or maintain equipment.
• Janitors: who clean building facades or roofs.
• Gardeners: who cut trees or maintain lighting in public parks.
• Petrochemical workers: who work on oil rigs or refineries.
• Firefighters: who may need to reach heights during rescue operations.
• Anyone else who works in an environment that requires working at heights.
1 day (5 hours)
By communicating with the Total Safety Quality Center via any means of communication
Experience in the field of occupational safety for more than 18 years
A valid ID
Attending the course
Upon successful completion of the Working at Height training course, a local certificate accredited by the Technical Vocational Training Corp. in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will be issued.
An accredited certificate is issued by the Technical Vocational Training Corp. in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia upon successfully passing the course from the Total Safety Quality Center After 48 hours from the date of the course, through the Manar website https://mnar.sa/
contact with the center through communication channels
There is no expiration date