Install, use and perform basic rescues from fall arrest systems and implement the fall protection plan (FAS)

DESCRIPTION

Unit Standard (SAQA Reg. No 229995)

Statistics prove that working at height is a dangerous working condition, whatever the height. The most common accidents are falls from height and the injuries can be caused by trauma and bone fractures to ruptures of internal organs, massive internal bleeding and, ultimately, to death.

If one wishes to prevent accidents involving falls from heights, priority must be given to having in place appropriate collective fall protection measures. When collective protection cannot be provided or the cost could be prohibitive, personal protective equipment (PPE) must be used, either to prevent the fall or to arrest the fall and to maintain the user in a safe position.

Successful candidates credited with this unit standard are able to:

Explain the use of a range of fall arrest equipment and knowledge of applicable regulations
Explain and use basic rope knots
Install and use fall arrest systems
Inspect and assemble fall arrest equipment and systems
Interpret and implement a fall protection plan
Perform basic fall arrest rescues to bring a casualty down to safety

COURSE DURATION: 2 days

NQF LEVEL: 2

CREDITS: 3

Quality Assured Partner: Construction Education And Training Authority

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Category: CETA Courses

Detailed Information

Description

Learners wishing to acquire the competencies in this course will be people working at height where there is a risk of injury from a fall. Learners will be involved in performing tasks at height. Qualifying learners are able to take responsibility for inspection and installation of fall arrest systems and for implementing fall protection plans and rescues. The area of focus of this programme will be;

Module 1

Terms and Definitions of fall arrest equipment

Introduction
Fall arrest terms and definitions
Full Body Harness and Work Positioning Systems
Fall Restraint
Fall Arrest
Personal Fall Arrest Systems
Positioning system
Suspension system
Retrieval
Body Wear (Full-Body Harnesses & Belts)

Fall arrest equipment

Connecting and decelerating devices
Anchorage Connectors
The risks of using a non-energy absorbing lanyard
Using fall arrest equipment

Rescue Equipment

Shock load
Fall Factors
Anchor loads
Why should rescue equipment be available?

Module 2

Rope Knots

Figure 8
Double figure 8
Butterfly loop
Double Overhand knot
Super hunter knot
Figure 8 follow thru

Klemheist

Fall Arrest Rescue Equipment

Module 3

Install Lifelines

Vertical
Horizontal

Safe use of Anchors

Use full body harness
Lanyards

Install and use fall arrest systems

Falls are classified into four categories
Elements off a fall
Prevention of a fall
Body support
Using a Harness
Use personal protective equipment when necessary
General Safety Guidelines
Unintentional disengagement
Inappropriate connections
Connecting web-loop

Different types of harnesses explained

Group A
Group D
Group E
Group L
Group P

Module 4

Inspect, Use and Store fall arrest equipment

Inspections
Scope of the inspection regime
Formal Inspections
Practical inspection procedure
Examples of defects and damage
Withdrawing lanyards from use
Examples of lanyards that have been withdrawn

Report suspect equipment

Record keeping

Lifelines and lanyards

Shock Absorbing Lanyard
Activated and intact energy absorbing lanyard
Examples of defects and damage
Withdrawing lanyards from use

Maintenance of fall protection equipment

Care during use
Why fall protection equipment may not be repaired
After a fall

Storing a harness

Cleaning and Storage
Training requirement
Signage

Ladders

Fixed Ladders
Portable Ladders
Folding stepladders
Platform stepladders
Straight and Extension Ladders
Double stepladders
Trestle ladders
Step and Trestle Ladders
Office and Stockroom Ladders
Ladder inspection
Proper Ladder Care and Storage
Placement

Module 5

Interpret and Implement a fall protection plan

Risk assessment
Meaning of risk assessment and what the Act says about risk assessments
General principles for a risk assessment
Legislative Requirements
Fall protection plan contents
Usage of fall protection equipment.
Fall Prevention Equipment
Fall Arrest Equipment
Areas for use should include
Areas not to be used for anchorage

Working at heights hazards

Duties of the supervisor

Weather and physical conditions

Update and adapt the fall protection plan

Module 6

Fall protection emergencies

Perform basic fall arrest rescue to bring a casualty down
Before the fall
Fall arrest
Suspension
Interference among phases
Before the potential fall
After a fall
For harness rescues
Legislative requirements
Rescue techniques
General considerations for rescue
All rescue planning and operations should address the following issues
Types of rescue
General considerations for carrying out a rescue
General procedure for casualty recovery
Suspension trauma
Following an accident, the casualty should be
Specific procedures
Suspension Trauma
Signs & symptoms that may be observed in an individual who is approaching orthostatic
intolerance
Factors that can affect the degree of risk of suspension trauma
Conclusions and Recommendations
Training
Rescue Procedures

Entry Level Requirements Into This Programme?

Certified copy of his/her ID document
School certificate Grade 7 (Std 5) or Skills certificate equivalent NQF Level 1
Be medically fit and in possession of a medical certificate, declaring him/her free from a condition that may prevent him/her from working safely at heights.

Learning Assumed To Be In Place And Recognition Of Prior Learning:

Communication at NQF Level 1 or equivalent
Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 1 or equivalent

Target Audience

Activities performed above two meters. General workers Managers, Supervisors professionals requiring rope access, structure assemblers performing work at heights.