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Roof Worker (Arqiva Approved) - Course duration 1 day - Course cost £190 + vat
Course Overview
During this course those attending are provided with the essential practical and theoretical information needed in order to safely access and work on rooftop sites. Students are taught to identify and deal with hazards and risks commonly associated with this type of work, training will also cover the correct use of personal fall protection equipment (PFPE) such as harnesses, lanyards, restraint ropes etc.
Course Prerequisites
Those attending must be medically fit with a head for heights.
Who Should Attend
This course is aimed at field engineers, site acquisition staff, riggers and others who may need to use PFPE when accessing and working on rooftop sites.
Course Objectives & Content.
Underpinning knowledge: Health and safety legislation · Dangers of working at height · Assessment of hazards and risks commonly found on rooftops · Collective fall protection methods and equipment · Introduction to RF found on rooftops (duration 15-20 minutes) · Dealing with syncope (suspension trauma) - awareness only · How to fit PFPE, its characteristics and limitations · Inspection, care and disposal requirements for PFPE · Restraint, positioning and fall arrest techniques · Anchor point selection and checking – eyebolts and horizontal fixed wire systems · Practical climbing of ladders using twin lanyards · Practical restraint and fall arrest techniques on rooftops · Equipment handling of light loads to a maximum 20 kg · Safety with tools and equipment when working at roof edges
Certification
The successful delegates will receive a certificate valid for 3 years.
All equipment and lunch are provided