Fall Arrest Training
This course will give you skills and knowledge to work safely at height outside of protected areas. You will gain the knowledge to use the right fall arrest set up to keep you safe in a range of working situations.
MEETS WORKPLACE NZ (FORMALLY DOL)
BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR WORKING AT HEIGHTS
Training Includes:
- Wearing and adjusting a harness
- Instruction in the correct installation and use of connectors, lanyards, knots and ropes
- Inspection and logging fall arrest equipment
- Planning and carrying out successful rescues
NZQA Unit Standards
Unit Standards in this course includes:
- US15757 Emply fall arrest systems on building and constructions sites. Minimum requirement for working at heights – WorkSafe NZ Best Practice Guidelines
- US 17600 Explain safe work practices for working at heights
- US 23229 Use a safety harness for fall prevention when working at height in a construction or related context
- US 25045 Employ height safety equipment in the workplace
Course Requirements
Duration:
Two days including assessment
Refresher:
One day refresher course are recommended every two years to update on changes to legislation and fall arrest techniques at work.
Venue:
Courses are delivered nationally on-site or at one of our specialist training facilities.
What to Bring:
You will need your Passport or Birth Certificate and PPE (Helmet, Harness, Hi Visibility, Steel caps etc what you normally wear at work) or we can supply most gear.