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Work Safely at Heights / Tower Rescue - MNMG237A
Overview
Through the combination of theory and practical training, this course provides participants with the necessary knowledge and skills required to safely work at height and perform a rescue of a casualty from a tower structure.
Outline
• Course introduction and enrolment
• Reference documents / legislation
• Statistics of working at height
• Definitions
• Connectors
• Energy absorbers
• Harnesses
• Fall arrest devices
• Roles and responsibilities of key personnel
• Risk management
• Fall prevention methods
• Fall prevention options
• Estimating fall distances / clearances
• Emergency procedures
• Anchor point requirements
• General safety points
• Use of ladders
• Service & inspection requirements
• Use of ropes and braking methods
• Belay techniques
• High angle rescue
• Practical exercises performed
• Assessment of students’ competence
Assessment
n/a
Location
On site.
Duration
To maximize learning benefits, it is recommended that this course be conducted with a maximum of 6 participants over a period of 2 days.
Resources
Suitable classroom equipped with whiteboard. All height safety and rescue equipment on site.
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course, each student will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment (MNMG237A Work Safely at Heights). A Statement of Attendance will also be issued for “Tower
Rescue”
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