Working at Heights - Safety Harness & Fall Arrest
This is a nationally accredited course that covers theory and practical aspects of using a harness and Horizontal and Vertical Fall Arrest Systems. Providing you with the skills to correctly identify equipment, carry out pre-use checks, identify and control hazards when using a full body harness and requirements of a rescue plan. You will achieve the skills needed to install a temporary height safety system and understand the associated legislative requirements.
Who Should Attend
Anyone that needs to use a harness for climbing, lowering into spaces or those who are planning, installing and operating fall arrest systems or supervising staff working at height
course information
Delivery
Available nationwide upon request.
Maximum 10 attendees.
Duration and cost per course
- 2 ½ day full course: $7,500
- 2 day full course (excl 17600): $5,960
- 1 day refresher course: $3,400
All costs excluding GST
What you will learn
What You Will Learn
- Preparation for working at heights and control of hazards.
- Inspection and fitment of a full body harness.
- Using a safety harness for personal fall protection.
- Necessary requirements of SM-EI and NZECP34.
- Knowing the hazards associated with working at heights.
- Personal Protection Equipment.
- Identification of anchor points.
- Installation of temporary height safety systems.
- Vertical and Horizontal fall arrest systems.
NZQA Unit Standards
23229: Use Safety harness system when working at height
17600: Explain safe work practices for working at heights
15757: Use, install and disestablish temporary proprietary height safety systems when working at height