Working at Heights

It is assumed that learners can read, write and communicate in one of the official languages at NQF Level 1. Unit Standard ID 229998

Outcomes

The purpose of this training is to familiarize you with the basics of working at heights, on the construction site and in the workplace.

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION TO WORKING @ HEIGHTS

Fall Protection System – Elements

Fall Prevention, Protection & Arrest

Institute for Working @ Height

Definitions and Terminology

Judgment – Personal & Management

Consequences of Non-Compliance

Workplaces – Examples

CHAPTER 2

Working @ Height Team

Competent Person

Planner

Fall protection planner

Supervisor – rope access

Legal requirement – Appointments

Legal requirements – Rope access work

Duties of a “Fall protection system” Supervisor

Operator / W@H Worker

Duties of employees at work

The W@H worker – Medical Certificate

CHAPTER 3

Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

Introduction to HIRA

Risk Assessment – legal requirement

Hazard Identification

Hazard identification – other hazards

Risk assessment – control measures

Hierarchy of control – Mitigating hazards

Duration

1 day

Time

09:00 – 13:00

This training is being offered in collaboration with MSHEQ

Enquiries

Tel: 011 298 9400

Email: sales@seifsa.co.za