Fall Protection Plan

Duration

: 2-3 Days

Delivery Method

Blended Learning, Practical Site Assessment and Applied Assessment

About the Programme

This programme develops the competence required to assess workplaces where employees perform work at height and prepare appropriate fall-protection plans.

It is intended particularly for persons responsible for protecting employees who are exposed to fall hazards.

Learners develop competence in worksite risk assessment, fall prevention, fall-arrest planning, rescue considerations and the management of personnel working at height.

Entry Requirements

Learners should have demonstrated competence in

• Communication at NQF Level 3 or equivalent.
• Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3 or equivalent.

Where learners physically participate in working-at-height activities, appropriate medical fitness requirements are also relevant.

Who Should Attend?

Suitable for

• Safety Officers
• OHS Practitioners
• Supervisors
• Site Managers
• Construction Safety Personnel
• Working-at-Height Supervisors
• Persons responsible for preparing Fall Protection Plans

What You Will Learn

Learners develop competence to

• Assess a worksite where work at height will be performed.
• Identify fall-related hazards.
• Conduct risk assessments.
• Evaluate the likelihood and severity of risks.
• Develop safe working procedures.
• Select appropriate fall-prevention and fall-arrest measures.
• Understand fall-arrest equipment.
• Consider rescue requirements.
• Understand suspension trauma.
• Develop a Fall Protection Plan.
• Develop a Fall Arrest Plan.
• Monitor and review safety measures.
• Manage the safety of personnel working at height.
• Maintain relevant safety and training records.

Mode of Study

Blended Learning

The theoretical component may be delivered through digital learning and facilitator-led sessions.

Practical competence requires application to an actual or appropriately simulated work-at-height environment.

Practical/Workplace Component

Learners should undertake a worksite assessment, identify hazards, evaluate risks and develop suitable control measures.

The learner then uses the information gathered to prepare an appropriate Fall Protection Plan.

Assessment

Assessment includes theoretical knowledge and practical application of worksite risk assessment and fall-protection planning.

Workplace Relevance

This programme is particularly relevant to organisations involved in:

• Construction
• Engineering
• Maintenance
• Telecommunications
• Roofing
• Industrial installations
• Manufacturing
• Mining and related operations
• Any workplace involving elevated work