Working at height
Work safely at height. This course provides theoretical training in work at height, focusing on the safe use of ladders, scaffolding, and work platforms. The course gives you the knowledge needed to understand risks, prevent accidents, and comply with current regulations.
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Contact usThe goal
The course gives you the knowledge to select the right equipment for each task, carry out daily inspections, and identify and prevent hazardous situations when working at height. After completing the training, you will be able to work safely and in accordance with current legislation and regulations.
The target group
- Workers who use ladders, scaffolding, or work platforms
- Construction workers and electricians
- Safety representatives, site managers, and HSE personnel
- Employers and managers responsible for work at height
- Anyone who needs an update on current regulations
The topics covered
- Regulations and responsibilities:
- Applicable laws and regulations
- HSE – health, safety, and environment
- Insurance requirements
- Legislation governing work at height
- Scaffolding:
- Overview of different types of scaffolding
- Guidance on safe use
- Inspection, approval, and marking
- Competent person and daily inspections
- Fall protection and equipment:
- Fall prevention measures
- Fall protection equipment – types and correct use
- Ladders and work platforms
- Work on roofs
- Safety in practice:
- Accidents and incident history – lessons learned
- Risk assessment in the workplace
- Selecting the right equipment
- Practical exercises
References
The training is based on the requirements of the Norwegian standard NS 9610:2020 and the Regulations on the Performance of Work, which cover requirements for fall protection and work at height. The course meets all training requirements for scaffolding users.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
No prior knowledge is required for this course.
Prerequisites
Course certificate/documented training in accordance with applicable regulations.
Course provider
Kompetansebedriften is a total supplier of safety products and training to industry. Our philosophy is simple: the key to a safe and efficient working day is knowledge and the right equipment.
At our training centers in Oslo and Fredrikstad, we hold interesting and instructive courses presented in an educational and easy-to-understand manner. Our trainers and instructors have extensive experience from the construction and offshore industries. Kompetansebedriften puts the customer in focus and naturally adapts the training to your needs.
We offer training and consulting services within:
- Safety training
- Machine training
- Control systems
- Maintenance systems
- Documented and certified training
- Sales of fall protection equipment and lifting gear
Technical information
Course manual
No, a course manual is not included for this course.
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