Working at Height Training Course

This course will define work at height; describe how to safely access working places at height and use of safety equipment. The course will also raise the awareness of risks with regards to dropped objects from work at height. In this onboard course we highlight the importance of having a strong safety culture in combination with good knowledge and following best practices when working at height. When the course is completed you will be able to define the term working at height, identify risks involved, know safety systems, understand risks with dropped objects and prevent accidents with dropped objects.

This course is intended for completion while on board, but trainees can also undertake it under examination conditions at the company office, as long as they have access to their vessels’ documentation. On completion of this course a Certificate of Completion will be issued by Ocean Technologies Group, powered by Marlins, Seagull and Videotel.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Understand what is meant by working at height
• Identify the dangers to yourself and others when working at height
• Identify how to access high work places safely
• Understand the risks associated with dropped objects and ways to prevent accidents associated with dropped objects
• Recognize safe methods of working at height