Working at Heights & Fall Protection
Fall Protection Planning Training
SAQA-aligned fall protection planning training delivered online, on-site or at our centres in Midrand and Durban. Daily classes, no waiting period.
Quick answer
What is the Fall Protection Planning course?
This course gives supervisors, safety officers and site managers the practical skills to plan fall protection for work at height. It covers identifying fall hazards, assessing the risks of working at height, choosing the right prevention and arrest measures, and preparing a workable fall protection plan for the site. Learners finish with a clear process they can apply to their own workplaces, from selecting anchor points to planning what happens in an emergency. The course runs over one day and suits anyone responsible for planning safe height work.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Identify fall hazards and assess the risks of work at height
- Select appropriate fall prevention and fall arrest measures for a task
- Prepare a fall protection plan that covers anchor points, equipment and procedures
- Plan for emergency response and rescue during height work
- Apply the plan to a workplace and review it as conditions change
Who should attend
- Safety officers and site managers who plan height work
- Supervisors responsible for teams working at height
- Construction and maintenance managers preparing site procedures
- Employees who write or update fall protection plans for their employer
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Fall Protection Planning course cost?
The course costs R700 per person and runs for one day. Group bookings are negotiable, so ask for a quote when you book a team. Daily classes run at our Midrand and Durban centres, and we can present the course on site at your premises. Email us at info@rehtraining.co.za to book.
What is a fall protection plan?
A fall protection plan sets out how work at height will be done safely on a site. It identifies the fall hazards, states which prevention or arrest measures will be used, and covers anchor points, equipment and rescue arrangements. This course shows you how to prepare one and keep it up to date.
Who should do this course?
It is aimed at people who plan or supervise height work, such as safety officers, supervisors and site managers. You do not need to be an engineer. The course is practical and works through the steps of assessing a worksite and preparing a plan your team can follow. It is a one day course priced at R700 per person.
Is this course different from Fall Protection Plan Developer?
Yes. Fall Protection Planning gives you the working knowledge to assess height work and prepare a plan. The Fall Protection Plan Developer course covers the formal SAQA aligned unit standard for assessing a worksite and preparing a fall protection plan. Email us at info@rehtraining.co.za if you are not sure which one your employer requires.
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