Course Introduction

The Safe Practices for Working at Height course is designed to develop the essential knowledge, safety awareness and practical competencies required to perform work at height safely and effectively in accordance with applicable occupational health and safety requirements and internationally recognized safety practices.

The course focuses on working at height fundamentals, hazard identification, risk assessment, fall prevention, fall protection, safe access and egress, ladder safety, scaffolding safety, mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs), personal protective equipment (PPE), fall arrest systems, anchor points, emergency preparedness and rescue planning.

Participants will learn how to identify fall hazards, assess workplace risks, select appropriate fall prevention and protection measures, inspect safety equipment, use personal fall protection systems correctly and implement safe working procedures to prevent falls from height.

The programme emphasizes practical safety exercises, workplace-based case studies, equipment inspection demonstrations, hazard identification activities and real-life industrial scenarios to strengthen participants' ability to recognize unsafe conditions and implement effective control measures.

The course incorporates applicable occupational health and safety requirements, relevant industry practices and recognized guidance for working at height, fall prevention and fall protection, subject to applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Course Objectives

The main objectives of this course are to:

• Understand the fundamentals and hazards associated with working at height.
• Develop knowledge of fall prevention and fall protection principles.
• Understand applicable occupational health and safety requirements.
• Identify working at height hazards and unsafe conditions.
• Conduct risk assessments and determine appropriate control measures.
• Understand the hierarchy of controls for working at height.
• Develop knowledge of safe ladder, scaffolding and platform use.
• Understand the correct selection and use of fall protection equipment.
• Develop skills in inspection of harnesses, lanyards and anchor points.
• Understand safe access, egress and movement at height.
• Develop knowledge of emergency preparedness and rescue planning.
• Promote safe working practices and prevent fall-related injuries.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:

• Explain the fundamental principles of working at height safety.
• Identify common fall hazards in industrial and construction workplaces.
• Conduct working at height risk assessments.
• Apply appropriate fall prevention and protection measures.
• Understand the hierarchy of controls for fall-related hazards.
• Identify safe and unsafe conditions involving ladders and scaffolding.
• Select appropriate personal fall protection equipment.
• Understand the correct use of full-body harnesses and lanyards.
• Inspect fall protection equipment before use.
• Identify suitable anchor points and understand fall clearance requirements.
• Apply safe working procedures for elevated work activities.
• Understand emergency response and rescue arrangements.
• Recognize unsafe practices and recommend corrective actions.
• Apply working at height safety principles in industrial workplaces.

Target Participants

• Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Professionals.
• Safety Officers and Safety Supervisors.
• HSE Managers and Coordinators.
• Social and Technical Compliance Auditors.
• Compliance Managers and Officers.
• Factory Managers and Production Managers.
• Maintenance Engineers and Technicians.
• Construction Engineers and Supervisors.
• Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance Personnel.
• Scaffolding Supervisors and Workers.
• Contractors and Subcontractors.
• Facility Management Professionals.
• Warehouse and Logistics Supervisors.
• Industrial Workers involved in elevated activities.
• Professionals responsible for workplace safety and risk management.

Lead Content Modules

Module 01: Fundamentals of Working at Height Safety

1. Introduction to Working at Height.
2. Definition and Types of Work at Height.
3. Common Workplace Activities Involving Work at Height.
4. Major Causes of Falls from Height.
5. Consequences of Fall-Related Accidents.
6. Applicable OHS Requirements and Safety Responsibilities.

Module 02: Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment

1. Identification of Working at Height Hazards.
2. Understanding Fall Hazards and Unsafe Conditions.
3. Working at Height Risk Assessment Process.
4. Risk Evaluation: Severity, Likelihood and Risk Rating.
5. Hierarchy of Controls for Working at Height.
6. Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Safe Work Method Statements.

Module 03: Fall Prevention & Protection Systems

1. Understanding Fall Prevention and Fall Protection.
2. Collective Protection: Guardrails, Barriers and Safety Nets.
3. Personal Fall Protection Systems.
4. Fall Restraint and Fall Arrest Systems.
5. Full-Body Harnesses, Lanyards and Connectors.
6. Anchor Points and Lifeline Systems.
7. Fall Clearance and Swing Fall Hazards.

Module 04: Ladder Safety, Scaffolding & Elevated Platforms

1. Types of Ladders and Their Safe Applications.
2. Ladder Inspection, Positioning and Safe Use.
3. Common Ladder Safety Violations.
4. Scaffolding Types and Safety Requirements.
5. Scaffold Inspection, Tagging and Safe Access.
6. Mobile Scaffolds and Work Platforms.
7. Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs): Basic Safety.
8. Prevention of Falls from Platforms and Elevated Structures.

Module 05: Personal Protective Equipment & Equipment Inspection

1. Selection of Appropriate PPE for Working at Height.
2. Full-Body Harness Components and Proper Fitting.
3. Inspection of Harnesses, Lanyards and Connectors.
4. Inspection of Anchor Points and Lifeline Systems.
5. Equipment Compatibility and Safe Use.
6. Identification of Damaged or Defective Equipment.
7. Equipment Storage, Maintenance and Retirement.
8. Pre-Use Inspection and Safety Documentation.

Module 06: Safe Work Procedures & Permit-to-Work

1. Development of Safe Work Procedures for Working at Height.
2. Working at Height Permit-to-Work Requirements.
3. Pre-Work Safety Checks and Authorization.
4. Safe Access, Egress and Movement at Height.
5. Tool Safety and Prevention of Falling Objects.
6. Barricading and Establishing Exclusion Zones.
7. Weather Conditions and Environmental Considerations.
8. Supervision, Communication and Workplace Coordination.

Module 07: Emergency Preparedness & Rescue Planning

1. Emergency Risks Associated with Working at Height.
2. Development of Working at Height Rescue Plans.
3. Emergency Response Procedures.
4. Rescue Equipment and Emergency Arrangements.
5. Suspension Trauma and Prompt Rescue Considerations.
6. Roles and Responsibilities of Rescue Teams.
7. Emergency Communication and Coordination.
8. Incident Reporting and Post-Incident Investigation.

Module 08: Practical Safety Exercises, Case Studies & Final Assessment

1. Practical Working at Height Hazard Identification.
2. Working at Height Risk Assessment Exercise.
3. Practical Harness and Lanyard Inspection.
4. Ladder Safety Inspection and Demonstration.
5. Fall Protection System Selection Exercise.
6. Working at Height Permit and Checklist Preparation.
7. Workplace-Based Accident Case Studies.
8. Practical Safety Assessment and Final Evaluation.

Training Methodology

The course will follow a practical, interactive and participatory training approach.

• Instructor-Led Training.
• Interactive Lectures and Discussions.
• Working at Height Safety Guidelines Interpretation.
• Workplace Hazard Identification Exercises.
• Risk Assessment and JSA Development.
• Fall Protection Equipment Demonstrations.
• Harness and Lanyard Inspection Exercises.
• Ladder and Scaffolding Safety Case Studies.
• Practical Safety Checklist Development.
• Workplace-Based Accident Case Studies.
• Role-Play and Simulated Safety Activities.
• Group Discussions and Problem-Solving.
• Practical Assessment and Feedback.

Assessment & Evaluation

Participants may be evaluated through:

• Written Knowledge Assessment.
• Working at Height Safety Quiz.
• Hazard Identification Exercise.
• Risk Assessment Preparation.
• Fall Prevention and Protection Control Selection.
• Harness and Lanyard Inspection Assessment.
• Ladder Safety Inspection.
• Permit-to-Work Review Exercise.
• Emergency Rescue Plan Evaluation.
• Final Viva / Oral Assessment.

Course Summary Information

• Course Title: Safe Practices for Working at Height
• Training Mode: Online Training
• Course Type: Professional Certificate Training Course
• Duration: 08 Sessions / 08 Hours (Online)
• Class Frequency: 2 Days per Week
• Session Duration: 1 Hour per Session
• Total Modules: 08
• Classroom Training: 10:00–5:00 (Day-Long Training)
• Registration Fee: BDT 3,500/- (Online Training)
• Registration Fee: BDT 4,500/- (In-Person Classroom Training)
• Registration Hotlines: 01739-138399 & 01839-920810

Training Provider

Compliance Training (BD) Limited (CTBL)

Website: www.compliancetrainingbd.com

Email: compliancetrainingbd2019@gmail.com

Registration Hotlines: 01739-138399 & 01839-920810

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