Working at Height (Basic)

Course details

NOSA is an accredited height safety training provider through SETA (provider approval no: 3810) since 2011 as a specialist Fall Arrest training provider with constituent assessor and moderators registered, qualified and experienced in the facilitation of these height safety courses either on site or at our W@H Training Academy in Centurion. Currently NOSA is regarded as the biggest height safety training provider in South Africa having 13 height safety trainers as part of their full time complement servicing clients with not only accredited height safety training courses but also competency courses ranging from Basic Working at Heights to Post Fall Arrest Rescue.

Training is regarded as one of the key controls in a safety system ensuring that personnel are trained to both assess the risk of working at heights through risk assessments but also the development, implementation and revision of Fall Protection Plans  which is aligned to Regulations 9 & 10 of the 2014 Construction Regulations. With their courses focused on the essential outcomes as per the unit standards the practical application thereof is focused on both best practice and sound knowledge of height safety through NOSA's experienced and highly skilled trainers delivering training of the highest standard with years of experience behind them.

Having an approved and accredited height safety training centre (based in Centurion), NOSA ensures that they provide learners with practical training with the aim of ensuring competent height safety technicians having the safety of them and their personnel as their highest priority enforced through sound skills and the application of controls.

This training is designed to equip learners with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to work at height safely, thereby minimising the risk and increasing chances of survival should a fall occur.

COURSE OUTLINE

• Definitions
• Legislation pertaining to Height Safety
• Risk Assessments
• Fall Protection Plans
• Types of PPE
• Height Safety PPE
• Identification and utilization
• Categories of work
• Fitment and Inspection
• Suspension Trauma

TARGET GROUPS

Any person working at heights (higher than 2 meters from their feet to the ground or within 2 meters of an edge where a fall can take place, e.g. rooftops, transformers, generators, MEWP's, scaffolding, ladders, suspended platforms, etc.)