GOAL
Learn how to handle personal fall protection safely and effectively.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Employees who have to protect themselves with personal fall protection in the execution of their job.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum age of 18 years;
- Valid certificate of medical fitness;
- No fear of heights
COURSE
Training: 0,5 day
Theoretical examination: 30 minutes
Practical examination: 30 minutes
Language: Dutch / English
CONTENT
Theory:
- Contents of the safety function;
- Interpret and comply with work permits;
- Standards and legislation regarding regulations and inspections;
- Fall hazards and risks;
- Inspection, care and maintenance procedures;
- Forces on the body and arresting a fall;
- Aspects of a good anchoring;
- Handling of the gear and loads;
- Usage of anchor points, safety lines, shock absorber and fall protection.
Practice:
- Putting on and adjusting the harness;
- General safety rules;
- Manipulate the gear and the load;
- Usage of anchor points, safety line, shock absorber and fall protection.
VALIDITY CERTIFICATE
Maximum 10 years.
Every 5 years the company carries out an evaluation to check whether the employee still meets the condition.
PRACTICAL INFO
- Maximum number of participants: 5
- Bring PPE and high visibility jacket
