Working at Heights, Safe - Online or CDROM

Introduction - (10 mins) Considers the main requirements of the Work at Height Regulations 2005. Ladders, Step Ladders and Trestles - (15 mins) Illustrates the correct way to use ladders, stepladders & trestle platforms, and highlights the dangers of their misuse. General Access Scaffolds - (5 mins) The basic essentials for safe work on scaffolds are explained. Tower Scaffolds - (10 mins) Because tower scaffolds are light and easily overturned they are involved in numerous accidents each year. This module shows how to use a tower scaffold safely. Mobile and Suspended Access Equipment - (20 mins) Illustrates the safe use of MEWPs, temporary cradles, mast platforms, boatswains chairs and rope access equipment. Roof Work - (10 mins) Stresses the dangers of working on fragile roof surfaces. Roof ladders, guard railed platforms and safety harnesses are fully illustrated. Falling Objects - (5 mins) A brief guide to practical measures to prevent objects and materials falling from working platforms. Inspection - (5 mins) Explains the requirements for daily checks of places of work and weekly inspections of work equipment. Self Test - (10 mins) 25 questions randomly selected from a bank of 45 questions. Results are stored for later retrieval by training supervisors.