Health, Safety and SecurityWorking at Height Safety and Fall Prevention
Falls from height remain one of the leading causes of serious injury on construction, telecommunications and infrastructure sites across Africa. This practical course teaches supervisors and workers how to plan, equip and supervise work at height correctly, covering scaffolding, harness systems, rope access and rescue planning. Hands on demonstrations reinforce the technical content so participants leave able to inspect equipment and correct unsafe practice on site.
Course objectives
- Assess and plan work at height tasks before work begins
- Select and inspect fall protection equipment correctly
- Apply anchor point and harness systems in line with good practice
- Develop rescue plans for suspended or fallen workers
- Supervise scaffolding, ladders and platforms for safe use
Who should attend
- Construction and telecommunications supervisors
- Scaffold and rigging teams
- Maintenance technicians working on structures
- Site safety officers
- Project managers overseeing height work
Course outline
- 01Regulatory framework and principles of work at height
- 02Planning and risk assessment for height related tasks
- 03Fall protection equipment selection and inspection
- 04Anchor points, harness systems and rope access basics
- 05Scaffolding, ladders and platform safety
- 06Rescue planning and practical demonstration
Scheduled sessions
| Dates | Venue | Format | Price | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 to 21 March 2027 | Cape Town, South Africa | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |
| 27 to 29 May 2027 | London, United Kingdom | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |
| 31 May to 2 June 2027 | Lagos, Nigeria | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |