Work at Height Course

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The course aims to comply with the obligation imposed on the employer by art. 116, paragraphs 2 and 3, of Legislative Decree 81/08, to provide the workers concerned with adequate and targeted training for the planned operations, in particular regarding rescue procedures. This training has a theoretical-practical nature and must concern:
  • learning the operating techniques and use of the necessary devices;
  • specific training both on natural structures and on artefacts;
  • the use of personal protective equipment, their technical characteristics, maintenance, durability and conservation;
  • first aid items;
  • objective risks and prevention and protection measures;
  • rescue procedures.

The course is dedicated to workers assigned to work at heights and to those responsible for surveillance.
It has a total duration of 12 hours in mixed mode (blended), with a final multiple choice test with only one correct answer, in e-learning mode. The course presents 1 work module with multimedia content The course will be available for 3 months from the activation date.

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Starting from 5 members; request a quote for info and costs.

    • General legislation on workplace hygiene and safety with particular reference to construction sites and work at heights
    • Analysis and evaluation of the most recurring risks in working at heights
    • Specific PPE for work on ropes
    • Risks and methods of protection of ropes
    • Techniques for creating anchoring and splitting
    • Techniques and operating procedures with access from above, lowering or descending on ropes and access techniques from below (fall factor)
    • Organization of team work, operator tasks and communication methods
    • First aid elements

    Legislative references: The course aims to comply with the obligation imposed on the employer by art. 116, paragraph 2 and 3, of Legislative Decree 81/08, to provide the workers concerned with adequate training aimed at the planned operations, in particular regarding rescue procedures

    Recipients: The course is open to workers assigned to temporary work at heights with the use of access and positioning systems using ropes and those in charge of supervising the aforementioned works

    Duration: 12 hours

    Type of training: e-learning

    Training certificate: certificate valid throughout Italy, for the purposes of the legislation in question

    Requirements: understanding of the Italian language

    Update: 5 years