The Work at height with Personal Fall Protection Systems (PFPS) course is a one day course which provides you with a CPD Certificate upon completion.

What does the course cover?

This course provides an introduction to working at height in the entertainment industry using Personal Fall Protection Systems and will provide an appreciation of the worker’s legal duties and how to use simple PFPS when carrying out tasks at height.

Underpinning knowledge considered on the course will cover:

• Opening multiple choice quiz.
• Definition of working at height in the entertainment industry
• The Work at Height Regulations 2005
• The hierarchy of fall prevention and safe systems of work
• Fall arrest theory – fall factors and energy absorbers
• Selection and specification of PPE for work at height
• The dangers of using fall arrest equipment without proper anchors
• Rescue principles and planning
• Suspension syncope/suspension intolerance

Practical skills considered on the course will cover:

• Pre use checks of PPE
• Fitting and using personal fall protection PPE
• Progression using twin lanyards
• Using a work positioning lanyard
  • as a work restraint lanyard
  • in work positioning applications
• Creating an anchor using a sling to EN795B

How much does the course cost?

ABTT Members: £180 + VAT
Non-ABTT Members: £285 + VAT

How do I apply?

To enquire about this course, please email admin@abtt.org.uk

Availability:

Alternatively, this course can be scheduled as in-venue training for Affiliated Organisations and ISG Members. To enquire about hosting this course, or to find out when the next scheduled course is running, please contact us on: training@abtt.org.uk”