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Working at Height: Fall Prevention and PPE Skills — Initial Training
Preventing falls starts with understanding the risks and using protective equipment appropriately. Identify fall hazards, select suitable protection and plan your movements according to site conditions. Strengthen your practices to work methodically and remain alert.
- Duration
- 1 day 7 hours
- Code
- SST001FR Code
Presentation
Working at height exposes people to significant risks, making fall prevention essential. This course is specifically designed to give you the skills needed to manage these hazards and support your safety and that of your working environment.
The one-day programme includes theoretical and practical learning. You will explore the regulatory framework, the physics of falls and different protective measures, both collective and individual. You will also learn about the specific characteristics of fall-protection personal protective equipment (PPE). Practical training lets you practise handling this equipment and analyse a range of real-world situations.
By the end of the course, you will be able to identify hazardous situations when working at height. You will understand the difference between collective and personal protection, and know the standards and characteristics of fall-protection PPE. You will also know how to use fall-protection systems safely and effectively and respond effectively during professional activities at height.
Objectives
By the end of this fall prevention and PPE course, you will be able to:
- accurately identify situations and risks associated with work at height to support a safe working environment;
- distinguish effectively between collective and personal protection and understand selection criteria for optimal safety;
- master applicable standards and the fundamental characteristics of fall-protection personal protective equipment;
- handle fall-protection equipment safely, including harnesses, lanyards and connectors, ensuring correct fitting and adjustment;
- develop the responses and skills needed to act effectively in a hazardous situation or incident at height;
- apply your learning in realistic scenarios and evaluate practices to identify areas for improvement.
Program
Theoretical modules
1. Regulatory framework and risks
- Understand current legislation, applicable legal provisions and key statistics on accidents at height.
- Accurately identify risks inherent in work at height.
2. The physics of falls
- Understand the physical laws governing falls to better appreciate their consequences.
3. Access and safety systems
- Explore the systems available for accessing and securing elevated work areas.
4. Collective and personal protection
- Understand the distinctions between collective and personal protection, and the appropriate selection criteria for each situation.
5. Fall-protection PPE
- Understand the standards, technical characteristics and specific uses of fall-protection personal protective equipment.
Practical modules
1. Using fall-protection equipment
- Introduction to and handling of fall-protection equipment: harnesses, lanyards, connectors and more.
- Fit and adjust fall-arrest harnesses correctly.
2. Risk analysis
- Work through case studies and realistic scenarios to identify and assess risks.
3. Handling systems
- Practise using access and safety systems under simulated conditions.
4. Evaluating and improving practices
- Identify common mistakes and areas for improvement to strengthen safety.
- Individual corrective feedback from the instructor during practical scenarios.
Audience
This course is intended for:
- Anyone whose professional activities expose them to the risk of falls from height.
- Workers who need to use fall-protection PPE as part of their duties.
Prerequisites
This course requires the following prerequisite:
- Valid medical fitness for work at height. This is essential for your safety and your ability to complete practical exercises safely.
Teaching and assessment methods
- Initial skills assessment
- Training materials provided to participants
- Continuous assessment throughout the course
- End-of-course feedback questionnaire
- Combination of theory and practical application
- Attendance records
- Post-course follow-up evaluation
- Quiz / multiple-choice questions
- Practical exercises
Course highlights
- Experienced risk prevention instructors: benefit from seasoned instructors specialising in occupational risk prevention.
- Comprehensive content and balanced teaching: access thorough training covering the legal framework, the physics of falls and practical fieldwork.
- Practice-oriented learning: strengthen your skills through an effective combination of theory and practice, supporting better assimilation of concepts and techniques.
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