Did you know that many of the fatalities and injuries in workplaces in Ireland result from working at height? Work at Height regulations are an important protective measure and anyone who is working at height or managing employees who are working at height should be trained to do so safely by attending a Working at Height training course.
Who needs to take a Working at Height course?
If you are required to work at height in the course of your employment or self employment you should take a Working at Height training course and keep your training up to date to ensure that you are working within the most current guidelines. This is a requirement to comply with Working at Height regulations in Ireland, and is also essential to ensure your safety and that of your team members.
What do you learn on the course?
Our Working at Height training course will equip you to do the following to ensure your safety when working at height:
- Fully understand the principles of fall arrest and work restraint
- Learn how to select and fit a working at height helmet and fall arrest harness
- Use a basic fall arrest and restraint system
- Understand the legislation and regulations around working at height
- Gain proficiency in risk assessment and hazard management
- Learn to inspect harnesses, lanyards and anchorage for safety compliance
- Understand the requirements for work platforms at height
- Plan how to work safely on a roof, including working with fragile surfaces and edge protection
- Plan fall protection, including individual and collective measures
- Use ladders safely and in compliance with regulations
- Maintain working at height equipment to a high safety standard.
This is a comprehensive list of our course content and this will give you the grounding you need to ensure your own safety and that of others when working at height.
How long does a Working at Height course take?
Our Working at Height course takes only half a day, so it is cost effective and does not require a huge investment of time. Each course can accommodate 10 participants and is assessed via a written and practical test. Our course is certified by ASM group, assuring you of excellent quality. We offer several courses designed to create safer working practices in your workplace, as well as refresher courses to keep you up to date with the latest advice and regulations.
What is Best Practice for Working at Height?
Working at height carries a much higher risk than working at ground level and you should always ensure that as much of your work as possible is done from the ground. When working at height is unavoidable, you should ensure that you and other team member can safely move around the area in which work is taking place. People working from a height need to be adequately trained before working from a height.
It is vital to check equipment regularly to ensure that it is safe and suitable for the job being carried out, and to perform necessary maintenance. You should be prepared to take extra precautions if you are working in higher risk areas. We will provide training on when and how to carry out a risk assessment and how to implement safer working practices based on this.
Why Take the ASM Working at Height Training Course?
Your safety matters and ensuring that your working at height training is up to date can be life saving. We are committed to delivering top quality training in Health and Safety and our courses are compliant with all current Health and Safety legislation in Ireland.
Book your place on our Working at Height training today to ensure that you are fully prepared for every eventuality and able to keep yourself and others safe at work. Contact us today to find out more.
