NPORS SAFE WORKING AT HEIGHTS

This course will provide knowledge and understanding to delegates:

• Display a basic understanding of the industry and their roles and responsibilities
• Demonstrate an understanding of others’ roles and responsibilities in relation to work at height
• Gain an understanding of relevant legislation, regulations and guidance
• Know what is meant by the term ‘competent person’
• Explain what is meant by the term ‘work at height’
• Identify the different types of equipment that can be used when working at height
• Identify the appropriate personnel protective equipment (PPE) required when working at height
• Explain the hierarchy of measures to be followed to help prevent accidents and/or injury
• Demonstrate an understanding of the safe practices that should be followed when working at height
• Show an understanding of unsafe practices and how to avoid them
• Identify the organisations and bodies associated with work at height.