Working At Height Appreciation Course
( WAHAC )
Target Group
The WORKING AT HEIGHTS APPRECIATION COURSE training is designed for:
• Yard management staff.
• Yard supervisors who have a responsibility for any works that involve working at heights.
• Safety Officers.
Course Outline
This programme is designed for those involved in any discipline that works at heights in a shipyard or fabrication yard. The course is designed as a safety awareness appreciation course rather than being a compliance-based training programme. It is the responsibility of the employer and its employees to comply with all relevant OSHA/safety rules and regulations, as well as formal discipline training requirements in the jurisdiction in which they work.
Course Aims & Objectives
After this training, the Learners should be able to:
- Understand the definition of working at heights.
- Understand the basic considerations associated with working at heights.
- Understand the skills, knowledge and experience expected of employees who are involved in working at heights.
- Understand the difference between passive and active protection.
- Understand the need for good works planning.
- Understand the basics of the employer/employee obligations.
Assessment
Written Examination – open book.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Accredited by | NOCN |
| Duration | 1 Day |
| Certificate | Level 3 UK Certificate |
| Course Syllabus | Theory and Exams |