The Safe Working at Height (SWAH) course provides insight into the dangers that workers face when working at height and the current legislation in this area. Often, workers are faced with working at height during their jobs. Employment regulations clearly state that this must be done safely. During this course, students will learn how to properly use a variety of fall arrest resources, such as harnesses, lines, lanyards and industrial fall arresters.
1 day
Minimum age: 18
Rescue 3 philosophy
Training standards and legislation
Medical considerations
Personal equipment
Safe systems of work
Risk assessments
Site control
Loads and forces
Safety checks
Communications
Knots
Anchor systems
Rope protection
Work restraint
Fall arrest
Work positioning (if used by agency)
Emergency descending (if used by agency)
Climbing with lanyards (if used by agency)
Ladders (if used by agency)
Improvised roof safety systems (if used by agency)
Rescue 3 Europe course standards, learning outcomes and key teaching points
The course standards, learning outcomes and key teaching points are provided as pre- and post-course reference for people involved in the delivery of Rescue 3 courses (eg Rescue 3 training providers, instructors and students). They are not to be used for any other purpose without the express written permission of Rescue 3 Europe.
3 years
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The Safe Working at Height (SWAH) course provides insight into the dangers that workers face when working at height and the current legislation in this area. Often, workers are faced with working at height during their jobs. Employment regulations clearly state that this must be done safely. During this course, students will learn how to properly use a variety of fall arrest resources, such as harnesses, lines, lanyards and industrial fall arresters.
1 day
Minimum age: 18
Rescue 3 philosophy
Training standards and legislation
Medical considerations
Personal equipment
Safe systems of work
Risk assessments
Site control
Loads and forces
Safety checks
Communications
Knots
Anchor systems
Rope protection
Work restraint
Fall arrest
Work positioning (if used by agency)
Emergency descending (if used by agency)
Climbing with lanyards (if used by agency)
Ladders (if used by agency)
Improvised roof safety systems (if used by agency)
Rescue 3 Europe course standards, learning outcomes and key teaching points
The course standards, learning outcomes and key teaching points are provided as pre- and post-course reference for people involved in the delivery of Rescue 3 courses (eg Rescue 3 training providers, instructors and students). They are not to be used for any other purpose without the express written permission of Rescue 3 Europe.
3 years
Display earned credentials on a durable, professional badge.
