HEALTH & SAFETY
In the workplace, health and safety regulations are paramount to the well-being of the employees and the employer.
Overview
The principles of fall arrest are that whenever working in a position where you could fall, then fall arrest equipment and techniques will need to be used. This is to stop the fall and lessen the effect on the person and possibly those around them. A fall arrest system consists of a full body harness, a fall arrest device and an anchor point. This cause of fatal injury in the workplace is in the top three causes of injury.
Fall Arrest training facilitates employees to learn how to remain safe and keep others safe. Employers fulfil their legal obligations, show commitment to the health and safety of staff, and avoid the consequences that result from accidents in the workplace.
Objectives
To ensure all workers using fall protection systems at heights understand how to identify hazards and prevent falls.
Course Prerequisite
Communication at ABET Level 3 & Mathematical at ABET Level 3
Language of Delivery
English
Delivery Methods
Course is facilitated by a competent subject matter trainer, who utilises a combination of the following techniques to ensure that the session is practical and experiential: Discussion; Role Play; Exercises & Case Studies; Videos/DVD’s; Games, Slide Shows & Written Questions.
Training & Evaluation
- Training on a 50% theoretical and 50% practical basis.
- Evaluation on at least 30% theoretical and 50% practical basis.
Who should attend?
The Fall Arrest course is designed to provide basic information for anyone involved in or affected by work at height. The aim of this course is to ensure that personnel are aware of the legal requirements when using fall protection equipment, and are aware of their responsibilities and rescue plans in the case of an emergency.
Relevant professions and industries include:
- Construction
- Warehouses and Factories
- Tradespeople
- Scaffolders
- Window Fitters
- Telecommunications
Duration
1 Day
Includes:
- Comprehensive Manual
- Lunch & Refreshments (not applicable to on-site training)
- SAIOSH Accredited (2 CPD credits/points)
- Electronic Certificate (on successful completion of the course)
- Electronic Delegate Feedback Questionnaire
Course outline
| Module 1 | Legal Requirements / OHS Health and Safety Act: Occupational Health and Safety Act General Duties of Employers to their Employees Proof of Certain Facts Construction Regulations 2014 |
| Module 2 | Fall Arrest – System: A, B, C, D, E of Fall Arrest Clearance / Free Fall Distance Fall Time Before Hitting Lower Level Calculating Free Fall Distance The Pendulum Effect Swing Back Swing Down Considerations |
| Module 3 | Anchorage: Anchorage Point – Fall Protection Temporary Anchor Dead-Weight Anchor |
| Module 4 | Fall Arrest Lifelines: Horizontal Vertical Lifelines Rope Grabs Retractable Block |
| Module 5 | Equipment: Fall Arrest Equipment: Single Leg Lanyards, Dual Lanyard Tie Off, Deceleration Devices – Energy / Shock Absorbers, Centre of Gravity Full Body Harness: Introduction, Fitting Work Positioning Belts PPE & PPC |
| Module 6 | Rescue Planning: The Rescue Plan Legal Requirements Suspension: Trauma, Rescue, Emergency Plan, Rapid Response |
| Module 7 | Reporting: Reporting Incidents Report to the Inspector |