Course Format: Video
Course Duration: 30 Minutes
Overview
This course provides information on how to correctly gather information when an accident or injury has occurred.
Who is it for?
- Construction workers
- Any worker required to work at height
Learning Outcomes
The course will provide guidance on the techniques of investigation required and is ideal for those who are unsure of the correct way to investigating accidents in the workplace.
Areas Covered
Introduction
- What does working at height mean?
- When do falls from height happen?
- What can go wrong?
A Safe Place of Work
- UK Law on work at height
- Risk Assessment
- Permits to work
- Reporting problems and accidents
Planning and Organising
- The hierarchy of control
- Inspections and the workplace
- Duties of persons at work
Fall Protection
- Personal Fall Protection
- Do's and Don'ts
- Falling objects
Working Platforms and Ladders
- Safe use of ladders
- Working Platforms
- Scaffolding
- Access and Egress
- Mobile Elevated Working Platforms (MEWPs)
- Fragile surfaces
- Excavations
- Safe use of man baskets
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