Description this page is under construction COURSE CONTENT PERSONAL SAFETY When altering or dismantling a Temporary edge protection system the operative can be exposed to open leading edges which means that they will need to connect to a Personal Fall Protection System to ensure that they cannot fall during this work. During this training course trainees will be shown how to inspect and wear a safety harness with a lanyard and assemble a Work Restraint System, as follows THE WORK AT HEIGHT HIERARCHY OF CONTROLS Legislation – Employers duty of care, Employees responsibilities. Equipment selection suitability and inspection. This practical training course comprises Explanation of EN 13374 Class A and its practical parameters. Familiarisation of Temporary edge protection components and how they should be installed correctly. SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS The system integrity depends on secure and accurate anchorage into the concrete floors, correct installation of Posts and Barriers with methods in place to ensure that Barriers won’t lift in high winds. ANCHORS & ANCHOR SOCKETS It is extremely important that anchors are selected, positioned and set, strictly in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Typical Socket Base situations impose a tensile load on the anchor of approximately 6kN, and a shear load of at least 0.3kN for a 1mtr. long post. POSTS These should have a device or design function to ensure that they can’t be unintentionally lifted from the socket. BARRIERS Its critical that Mesh Barriers are installed in the inside of Posts, overlapping without vertical gaps between Barriers or between the Barrier and Base surface. INSPECTIONS In the UK, employers must comply with the Work at Height Regulations 2005, which mandates that edge protection systems are maintained in good working order. Regular Inspections: Conduct and document visual inspections of the edge protection system before use each day and at regular intervals. Maintenance: Ensure the system is maintained in good working order and any damage or wear is promptly repaired. TRAINING ENVIRONMENT Training is conducted from an elevated hoist platform so that a real life rescue can be simulated. CERTIFICATION Each delegate will be given one to one practical training and upon successful completion will be provided with a certificate with a 36 month validity period.
