Course Duration | 1 Days

Certificate Length | 3 Years

The Rooftop Worker—Safety & Access scheme is designed to support the safety of individuals who access and work on flat roofs. It provides a framework to support consistency and relevance in training provision and competence assessment.

Developed in collaboration with the Telecommunications industry “Mast and Tower Safety Group”, the scheme recognises the underpinning knowledge and skills required to climb fixed ladders, access flat rooftops, use personal fall protection equipment, work safely whilst on the rooftop, and rescue considerations.

This scheme covers the minimum training and assessment required for individuals whose roles require them to work safely on flat roofs. It incorporates the relevant requirements of HSE legislation and is designed and available for use by all industries.

The Rooftop Worker – Safety & Access scheme is a 1-day programme.

It is delivered in one day where both knowledge and practical elements are assessed and consists of the following units:

Understanding legislation and safety standards

Managing common hazards

Assessing risk

Using harnesses

Using fall arrest lanyardsUsing fixed fall arrest and restraint systems

Using work positioning lanyards or similar equipment

Selecting appropriate anchor points

Setting up and using temporary work restraint systems

Working with edge protection systems

Using additional fall protection equipment

Consideration of emergencies and rescue arrangements

Suspension syncope awareness

Lifting and lowering kit

Demonstrating climbing techniques on fixed ladders

Upon successful completion of the Course, delegates will receive an EUSR Card valid for Years, at which point they must revalidate their knowledge and skills.

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