For Theatres

Working at Height (Harness) for Theatre and Production

Any staff who use work at height equipment such as harnesses or work positioning / restraint / fall arrest systems should be adequately trained and refreshed at regular intervals. This is a practical course which is delivered on your premises so that the tutor can tailor the training to suit the areas in which your staff work.

Who should attend?

This course is suitable for anyone who is required to work at height with fall arrest, work restraint or work positioning systems (which covers most areas in a Theatre and Production environment). Candidates are required to bring their own Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and Fall Protection Equipment (FPE) to the training session.

What will they learn?

This course will give the successful candidate the knowledge and skills to work confidently with a range of work at height PPE and ensure that the most suitable safe system of work is adopted.

Course content

• What is work at height
• Regulations
• Risk assessment
• Hierarchy of control
  • Work restraint
  • Work positioning
  • Fall arrest
  • Fall factors
• Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and Fall Protection Equipment (FPE)
• Practical on-site PPE and FPE exercises.

Certificate

Successful candidates receive an RB Health and Safety Solutions Certificate valid for 3 years on successful completion of the course.