Delegates attending this course will know the health and safety
requirements for people working on site and understand why work at
heights is a special risk. They will be aware of the ways in which
falls can occur and the precautions which can and should be taken. They
will gain a working knowledge of the new regulations on Work at Height
(introduced on 6 April 2005). .
Working at Heights
Introduction and objectives
Overview of legal duties for safety on site
Why falls from a height is the number one cause of fatal accidents in the UK workplace
The six main ways in which falls occur
Safety precautions to prevent these
The Work at Heights Regulations 2005 - the main actions required of employers and employees
Practical case studies and examples
Summary and close.
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