Install, Use and Perform Basic Recues from Fall Arrest Systems and Implement Fall Arrest Plan

This course equips learners to install, use, and maintain fall arrest systems safely while implementing a fall protection plan. It includes basic rescue procedures for bringing a casualty to safety, ensuring compliance with legal standards and best practices for working at heights.

Ideal for professionals in construction, maintenance, or any role requiring height-based tasks, ensuring they can secure themselves, implement safety plans, and perform fundamental rescues in the event of an accident.

Course price from

R1,300.00

Start date

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Course duration

2 Days

Course language

English

NQF level

2

Credits

3

Entry level

Grade 12

Course ID

229995

Completing this course will enable you to:

Upon completion, participants will:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of fall arrest equipment, regulations, and their limitations.
  • Tie and apply basic rope knots for secure attachment.
  • Install and use temporary/permanent lifelines under supervision.
  • Inspect and assemble fall arrest systems, reporting and replacing faulty gear.
  • Understand and implement a fall protection plan, managing relevant risks and hazards.
  • Perform basic rescues to safely lower a casualty to the ground.

Prerequisites:

  • Competence in Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 1 (or equivalent).
  • Medically fit to work at heights.

Course Outcomes

Fall Arrest Equipment & Legislation

  • Differentiate between full body harnesses and work positioning systems.
  • Recognise non-energy absorbing lanyard dangers.
  • Identify rescue gear (e.g., rope grabs, pulleys, retractable lifelines).

Basic Rope Knots

  • Tie essential knots (e.g., figure of eight, klemheist) and know their uses.
  • Apply rope knots for fall arrest and rescue procedures.

Installing and Using Fall Arrest Systems

  • Set up horizontal and vertical lifelines.
  • Observe minimum free space and anchor compatibility.
  • Transition effectively from double lanyard systems to lifelines.

Equipment Inspection & Assembly

  • Evaluate personal protective equipment for damage or wear.
  • Follow correct reporting protocols for suspect gear.
  • Adhere to manufacturer guidelines for storage and maintenance.

Implementing Fall Protection Plan

  • Understand risk assessments, staff fitness, and training needs.
  • Identify hazards from weather, environment, and site conditions.
  • Update and adapt fall protection plans as conditions change.

Basic Rescues

  • Anchor rope rescue systems securely with correct knots.
  • Perform assisted and unassisted rope rescues for conscious/unconscious casualties.
  • Explain suspension trauma causes and first aid procedures.

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Course Curriculum

Fall Arrest Theory & Legislation:

  • Explains the core principles
  • Gear types
  • Relevant regulations.

Rope Work & Knot Tying:

  • Hands-on practise with essential knot techniques.

System Installation:

  • Practical setup for different lifelines and anchor points.

Inspection & Maintenance:

  • Evaluates fall arrest systems
  • Correct reporting
  • How to store gear.

Fall Protection Planning:

  • Managing hazards
  • Training
  • Organisational responsibilities.

Rescue Techniques:

  • Basic rope rescues
  • Transferring casualties to safety.

Why choose our Occupational Health and Safety courses?

  • Low-pressure lesson environment.
  • Structured modular lessons.
  • We focus on both theory and practical knowledge.
  • Fully-accredited, experienced instructors.

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