COURSE OVERVIEW

This course is designed to meet the requirement of current health and safety regulations within the petrochemical and but has equal focus in the general industry where personnel are required to carryout their tasks at heights and/or in an “at risk area”. It will provide participants with an understanding of their responsibilities when working in areas where fall hazards exist, the use of and inspection of the required equipment and the critical controls necessary to reduce the risk of a fall.
The course is also designed to train the trainer to meet the requirement of the correct and safe use of fall arrester (protection) equipment legislated by Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA) and is focused on their correct and safe use; the systematic method of inspection, storing and maintenance of the fall arresters; the proper use of fall protection equipment in accordance with safety rules and regulations.