Competent Scaffold, Ladders and Height Work
Course outcomes:
Competent Scaffold, Ladders and Height Work
Safely perform work in elevated positions:
- Legislative and Employers’ requirements
- Fall protection plan as per Construction Regulations 8
Preparations:
- The planning of safe work at heights
- The type of work to be carried out
- Who is expected to carry out the height work?
- Medical, Risk Assessment, Training, Emergencies
Methods:
- Ladders, Scaffolding, Platforms, Walkways
Inspect, care and store fall arrest equipment:
- Firstly, the focus is on the inspection of fall arrest equipment. This is followed by the care of this equipment. Next, we look into the storage of the equipment. After that, we discuss the replacement of fall arrest equipment. Lastly, we delve into the definitions related to this equipment.
- Harness and body belt inspection; Hardware, Lanyards
- Self-retracting lifeline inspection; Examples of improper connections
- Cleaning, maintenance, and storage
- Record keeping: Importance of record keeping, Responsibility
Basic principles of working in elevated positions:
- Inspections: To begin with, we focus on Scaffolding. This is followed by Stairways and ladders. Next, we discuss Walkways in elevated positions. Finally, we delve into Reporting: Purpose of reporting, Responsibility, Structure, Action
- Record keeping: Deviations – Damaged or condemned equipment; Equipment not complying
How to identify potential hazards in the work area and what to do with them:
Procedures to handle injuries, incidents, and illness in the work area
People know the implication of exposure to hazardous substances and hazards
Content of a health and safety plan
What a legal compliance audit entails
The use and application of Personal protective equipment
Emergency procedures to limit damage to persons or property in the case of an emergency
Different fire extinguishers
Purpose of the course:
Safe Scaffolding Ladders and Height
Initially, this theoretical awareness course covers safety measurements regarding Scaffold. Following that, it extends to safety measures for Ladders. Finally, it encompasses Height works in any environment.
Certificates:
We will issue Attendance and Competent certificates electronically, in PDF
SAQA unit standard aligned
Starting with Unit standard 120362, we focus on Monitoring. Next, you will report and make recommendations pertaining to specified requirements in terms of working at heights It’s important to note that this is an NQF level 3 course, worth 4 credits
Unit standard 9964 Apply Health and Safety to a work area NQF level 2 is worth 3 credits
