Approved Working at Height Course – Classroom Based Training Renewal of Lightning Protection CSCS Skills Cards

• State their responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act and other relevant legislation including the Work at Height Regulations and PPE Regulations
• State the employer’s and employee’s responsibilities
• Conduct Risk Assessments and undertake Safe Systems of Work including rescue arrangements
• Correctly use various types of fall arrest and restraint systems, including ‘man safe’, roof anchors and certified anchor points
• Correctly use different types of harnesses, including selection and wearing a harness with a lanyard attachment, attached to a certified anchor point. Also, the safe use of an adjustable 2m lanyard
• Uphold their duty to maintain/inspect/service Working at Height equipment under PUWER including pre-start checks, weekly and periodic thorough inspections
• Clean and store safety equipment appropriately
• Safely use and maintain ladders
• Safely access high level works, including scaffolds and MEWPs
• Pass a questionnaire.

Aims: To provide Lightning Conductor Engineers with the skills required to work at height and use ladders for access and egress during their normal working day. This training demonstrates Continued Professional Development (CPD) for Lightning Conductor Engineers and only “ATLAS Endorsed Courses” will be accepted as evidence by the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) in order to renew a Lightning Conductor Skilled Worker Card.

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