Over an intensive 8 hours of theory focused tuition with visual presentations, group exercises, demonstrations and workshops, you’ll gain extensive knowledge of the legislation, responsibilities, procedures, best practices and compliance that enable you to govern jobs efficiency and keep your employees safe from the dangers of falling.
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Who is it for?
This courses is aimed at managers and supervisors of operatives working at height who are required to issue 'permit to work' (PTW) for work at height activities. It may also be useful for someone seeking to further their careers in the field. Every course is tailored to your unique working at height requirements and trade sphere.
Aftercare Access
Valid for 3 years
Recognised Certs & ID's
All Kit Provided
01 / LEGAL & MORAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Become an effective Manager of work at height.
Managing work at height requires an advanced skill set covering a wide range of legal and moral responsibilities. To achieve this we enable you to identify potential hazards, complete effective risk assessments and method statements, get you fully up to date with the latest equipment and work methods and teach you all the skills you need to be manage work successfully.
02 / EQUIPMENT SELECTION
Choose the right kit for your operatives.
A big part of being a manager means ensuring your team has the right equipment for their tasks. We’ll explore the function and use of various types of height safety equipment at an advanced level, giving you full proficiency in the selection and utilisation of harnesses, intermediate devices and anchorage that together form your employees height access solutions.
03 / PRACTICAL EXERCISES
Make provisions for a height rescue.
Discover the effects of falling on the human body and get all the information and tools you need to begin making necessary height rescue provisions for work at height. You'll be able to select and place appropriate recovery systems for any work at height and fulfil your risk assessment requirements — an essential skill for any managerial role.
04 / KIT INSPECTION AND STORAGE
Control and maintain your companies PPE.
Learn how to store and maintain your equipment and discover how to perform weekly kit inspections on a full range of PPE. We also reveal strategies that safeguard against the repercussion of dropped objects using cutting-edge tethering systems.
05 / WORK PLANNING
Manage work at height activities.
In a final group exercise you’ll demonstrate your competency as a manager by risk assessing and selecting appropriate work methods and equipment for several mock work at height scenarios. As a qualified WAH appointed person you can issue ‘permit to work’ (PTW) for all working at height activities.
06 / CARD SYSTEM
Police your employee licences.
The Leading Edge license card management system gives you the power to take disciplinary action by removing the corners of a license if the card holder commits an act of misconduct. A Leading Edge card with all 4 corners removed is considered invalid and requires the operative to be retrained before continuing work.
07 / TRAINING EQUIPMENT
All kit provided.
We provide our own projector, screen, laptop, props and a bag full of equipment to deliver theory lessons. We just need somewhere to teach. So if you're booking a course on your site, don't forget to arrange a training room that can hold the appropriate number of people.
CERTIFICATION
Your license to work.
By completing this course you will be awarded with an industry recognised Leading Edge license card and certificate. The card is valid for 3 years and requires renewal after the expiry date stated at the time of issue.
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Theory Modules
3 Hours
Foundations
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- Course Objectives
- Why we need height safety
- Work At Height Statistics
- Effects of Falling
Legislation
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- WAH Reguations
- HSE Guidance
- Codes of Practise
- British Standards
D.E.P.
Learn More Definitions, Equipment & Practices
- Fall Arrest Systems
- Work Positioning
- Restraint Systems
Understanding Anchorage
Learn More
- Temporary Anchorage
- Permanent Anchorage
- Requirements of Use
- Identification & Selection
Height Rescue 101
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- Suspension Intolerance
- - Definition & Effects
- - Venous Pooling
- - Orthostatic Intolerance
- - Pre-Syncope
- - Syncope
- Reflow Syndrome
- - Preload
- - Vascular Shock
Harness Training
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- Harness Types
- Effects of Falling
- Limitations
- Don a Harness
Hierarchy of Control
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- Process
- Stages of Contol
- Examples
Kit Care
Learn More
- Inspection Frequency
- Product & Service Life
- Pre-Use Inspection
- Conformity
Exam
- An independently marked multi-choice paper to test your knowledge.
Method Statements
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- Explanation & Examples
- Communicating Risks
- Creating Documentation
Dropped Objects
Learn More
- Statistics
- Legal Duties
- Tool Tethering Solutions
- Effects of Dropped Objects
Intermediate Devices
Learn More Mechanics, Usage & Best Practise
- Inertia Reels
- Shock-Absorbing Lanyards
- Restraint Lanyards
- Lifelines
- Connectors
- Anchorage
- Application Suitability
Planning Work Activities
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- In a group exercise create a formal plan for several mock working at height activities.
Risk Assessment
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- Hazzard Identification
- Risk Evaulation
- Recording Findings
Weekly Kit Inspection
Learn More Mechanics, Usage & Best Practise
- Harnesses
- Webbing
- Wire
- Rescue Steps
- Inertia Reels
- Rope
- Connectors
Theory Modules
3 Hours
Foundations
Learn More
- Course Objectives
- Why we need height safety
- Work At Height Statistics
- Effects of Falling
Height Rescue 101
Learn More
- Suspension Intolerance
- - Definition & Effects
- - Venous Pooling
- - Orthostatic Intolerance
- - Pre-Syncope
- - Syncope
- Reflow Syndrome
- - Preload
- - Vascular Shock
Method Statements
Learn More
- Explanation & Examples
- Communicating Risks
- Creating Documentation
Legislation
Learn More
- WAH Reguations
- HSE Guidance
- Codes of Practise
- British Standards
Harness Training
Learn More
- Harness Types
- Effects of Falling
- Limitations
- Don a Harness
Dropped Objects
Learn More
- Statistics
- Legal Duties
- Tool Tethering Solutions
- Effects of Dropped Objects
Planning Work Activities
Learn More
- In a group exercise create a formal plan for several mock working at height activities.
D.E.P.
Learn More Definitions, Equipment & Practices
- Fall Arrest Systems
- Work Positioning
- Restraint Systems
Hierarchy of Control
Learn More
- Process
- Stages of Contol
- Examples
Intermediate Devices
Learn More Mechanics, Usage & Best Practise
- Inertia Reels
- Shock-Absorbing Lanyards
- Restraint Lanyards
- Lifelines
- Connectors
- Anchorage
- Application Suitability
Weekly Kit Inspection
Learn More Mechanics, Usage & Best Practise
- Harnesses
- Webbing
- Wire
- Rescue Steps
- Inertia Reels
- Rope
- Connectors
Understanding Anchorage
Learn More
- Temporary Anchorage
- Permanent Anchorage
- Requirements of Use
- Identification & Selection
Kit Care
Learn More
- Inspection Frequency
- Product & Service Life
- Pre-Use Inspection
- Conformity
Exam
- An independently marked multi-choice paper to test your knowledge.
Risk Assessment
Learn More
- Hazzard Identification
- Risk Evaulation
- Recording Findings
Practical Modules
1 Hour
Harness Recap
- A quick practical recap of correct harness use.
Lifelines
Learn More
- Rigging & Operation
- 1 User Lifeline
- 2 User Lifeline
- 3 User Lifeline
Anchorage
Learn More
- Anchorage Selection
- Rigging & Operation
Fall Arrest Systems
Learn More
- Rigging & Operation
- Single Block
- Parallel Blocks
Lanyards
Learn More
- Anchorage Selection
- Rigging & Operation
Restraint Systems
Learn More
- Rigging & Operation
- Single Line
- Parallel Lines
Practical Modules
1 Hour
Harness Recap
- A quick practical recap of correct harness use.
Lifelines
Learn More
- Rigging & Operation
- 1 User Lifeline
- 2 User Lifeline
- 3 User Lifeline
Anchorage
Learn More
- Anchorage Selection
- Rigging & Operation
Lanyards
Learn More
- Anchorage Selection
- Rigging & Operation
Fall Arrest Systems
Learn More
- Rigging & Operation
- Single Block
- Parallel Blocks
Restraint Systems
Learn More
- Rigging & Operation
- Single Line
- Parallel Lines
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