Mid Shires IOSH Branch - Working at Height Risk Assessment and Rescue

Join the session to learn more about Working at Height Risk Assessment and Rescue. Find out what should be included in a WAH Risk Assessment to be legally compliant. The session covers WAH Regulations and brief statistics. Rescue Plans discussed.

Introduction

• Fatality Statistics & “Why Falling” is so serious

• Work at Height Regulations (brief bullet points)

• Work Restraint versus Fall Arrest

 Fall protection System:

• Anchor Point

• Body harness

 Correct donning & The dangers of wearing it LOOSE:

• Connecting Device

• Deceleration Device

RISK Assessing

• Risk factors and examples

• Falt Roof Work

• Fixed ladders

• Rescue from height (a fallen / hanging casualty

• Ortho-Static Intolerance (aka Suspension Trauma)

• Rescue Options

Q & A Session

This is your opportunity to expand your knowledge to get the best user experience to help enhance your professional journey.

This event plans to cover the following IOSH competencies: Health and safety policy development (Technical), Principles of health and safety and other legislative frameworks (Technical), and Continuous improvement (Technical) at the Implement and Understand Level.

This event is open to members and non-members.

Host or Publisher IOSH Mid Shires Branch