R899 per person
Working at Heights (Fall Arrest)
This course is for those that work at heights, and cover everything from fall arrest equipment, procedures, emergencies, and more.
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Why do you need Fall Arrest / Working at Heights
As stated in Section 8 of the Occupation Health and Safety Act 83 of 1995 in South Africa;
"Every employer shall provide and maintain, as far as is reasonably practicable, a working environment that is safe and without risk to the health of his employees."
and additionally in the Construction Regulations 2014, in section 10.2.c
"a programme for the training of employees working from a fall risk position and the records thereof".
Please note, there are multiple sections in the construction regulations that speaks to and defines what is expected in terms of work done at heights.
Click here to see our Fall Arrest / Working at Heights Management Course for an in-depth look into this topic from a managerial point of view.
The OSH Act and regulations call for the proper management of hazards and risks in the workplace and working at heights carries a simple but deadly risk. The risk of an individual falling from a height, and causing seriously bodily harm or death.
The employer has a legal obligation to remove that risk, and they do so, in this scenario, by supplying the employee with the correct equipment to use, and training them up on the hazards and risks associated with their work, how to use their equipment correctly and what to do in an emergency.
What will happen if you don't follow the correct procedure?
Non-conformances to health and safety carry serious penalties to the employer and the management team, as seen in section 38 of the OSH Act, "Offences, Penalties and special orders of court", where employers could receive a minimum of 2 years jail sentence, a massive fine, or both.
Who is considered the employer in question?
According to Section 332 of the CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT 51 of 1977, the following persons may be prosecuted individually and jointly with the Company:
CEO (Appointed 16(1));
Directors; Assistant CEO (Appointed 16(2));
Other Chief Officers Appointed (CFO, COO);
Managers; Supervisors etc.
and Responsible Employee or Operator.
In other words, if you, no matter who you are, personally instructed a staff member to work at heights without following proper procedures or removing the risks associated with fall arrest and working at heights, you and your employer a legally liable for what ever happens.
This is why we provide a Fall Arrest / Working at Heights Safety Training Course, to teach the individuals to recognise the risks and hazards involved with their work at heights, how to work safely, and most importantly, how to use their fall arrest equipment properly, before and after a fall.
We end of with this, did you know, a person, hanging only from his harness in an upright position, could suffer heart failure within 30 minutes? This is known as suspension trauma where, in short, the harness prevents the circulation of blood throughout the body.
See this article for more info:
https://ohsonline.com/Articles/2017/01/01/Suspension-Trauma.aspx?Page=1
This is why you do the Fall Arrest training, because of the information stated above, and how to combat it in that situation as well as an emergency fall arrest rescue plan.
What is fall arrest?
Fall arrest is a process where systems, equipment and training is implemented and utilized with the sole purpose of protecting individuals and employees, working at heights, from falling and getting seriously injured or worst case scenario, death.