Course Info

Purpose

This course will give you the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to perform tasks safely while working at height. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be able to identify hazards and be competent in preventing fall from height.

Structure

The course is conducted as theoretical and mostly practical training at VIKING Safety Academy.

Content

• Legislation, Regulations • Theoretical Elements of Working at Height • Types of Fall Protection Equipment • Work Planning/ Hazards Identification • Emergency Plan • Correct use of Fall Protection Equipment • Suspension Syndrome • Correct use of Portable Ladder • How to work on Scaffold/ MEWP • Safety issues/ Wrong Practices • How to Perform Fall Protection Equipment Pre-Use checks • Dropped Objects Prevention

Target group

The course is designed for seafarers with assigned Work at Height duties, Safety Officers, Masters, Surveyors, Rescue Team Members and other Work at Height personnel.