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What should employers do? (Provide the right training to its employees working on any heights) v They should make sure work is properly planned, supervised and carried out by competent people with the skills, knowledge and experience to do the job. They must use the right type of equipment for working at height. v They should take a sensible approach when considering precautions. Low-risk, relatively straightforward tasks will require less effort when it comes to planning and there may be some low-risk situations where common sense tells them no particular precautions are necessary. Control measures Employers should first assess the risks. Factors to weigh up include the height of the task, the duration and frequency, and the condition of the surface being worked on. Before working at height they should work through these simple steps: 1.     Avoid work at height where it’s reasonably practicable to do so; 2.     Where work at height cannot be easily avoided, prevent falls using either an existing place of work that is already safe or the right type of equipment 3.     Minimize the distance and consequences of a fall, by using the right type of equipment where the risk cannot be eliminated. For each step, always consider measures that protect everyone at risk (collective protection) before measures that only protect the individual (personal protection). Collective protection is equipment that does not require the person working at height to act for it to be effective. Examples are permanent or temporary guardrails, scissor lifts and tower scaffolds. Personal protection is equipment that requires the individual to act for it to be effective. An example is putting on a safety harness correctly and connecting it, with an energy-absorbing lanyard, to a suitable anchor point. Talk to us for accreditation 3 days Fall Arrest & Rescue technician Training as per the international standard VISCAR INDUSTRIAL CAPACITY LIMITED #telocomindustry #Utilityindustry #Constructionindustry #workatheighttraining #Solarindustry #zeroharm #Poleclimbing #Towerclimbing #HSSE #EHS #OSH #Safetyatheight #Windpower #Windowcleaning #facadecleaning #Riggers #Ropeaccess #Towercostruction #Miningindustry #Oilindustry #Scaffoldtraining

Firefighter or Pyrotechnician? Have you ever thought about the difference between Firefighters and Pyrotechnicians? The Two Mentalities Firefighters: They wait in the firehouse until the alarm goes off. Then they race to the scene of the fire, put it out, and then go back and wait for the next fire. Despite the fact that they do occasional fire safety education, they are primarily reactive in their work. Pyrotechnicians: They select the fireworks that will go off, the sequence, the music, and the timing. They are totally proactive in their jobs. Both are talents and both are and can be learned skills. But different jobs and roles require different skills. So, what are you? What about your staff? What did you hire? What is supported and recognized in your company culture? What do you need to drive your organization forward? [Read the full article below] #FirefighterVsPyrotechnician #ProactiveSkills #StrategicPlanning #FirefighterMentality #PyrotechnicianMindset #UrgencyDilemma #ValueOfPlanning #LeadershipDevelopment #OrganizationalCulture #BestPracticesInPlanning #conversationframeworks #imt

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Being a firefighter is indeed a challenging and demanding job. It requires rigorous physical training, mental resilience, and a strong commitment to public service. Firefighters face dangerous situations, work long hours, and need to stay calm under pressure to save lives and property. The training involves not only physical endurance but also mastering firefighting techniques, rescue operations, first aid, and handling hazardous materials. It's a profession that demands dedication and a strong sense of duty.

Fighting fire is like fighting for life. It requires training, stamina, skills and technical knowledge to withstand uncertainty in a fire outbreak. Frequent drills and Risk assessment are ways of overcoming these uncertainties. What's your view?

Why do I always feel like I’m sitting on top of a hole!?! Whether you’re an entrant, a rescuer, safety watch, or the site supervisor; every role during a confined space entry is an essential role. Every role is responsible for keeping everyone safe and ensuring everybody makes it home at the end of the day. Work together to make confined spaces safe spaces. #ConfinedSpace #SafetyFirst #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork

First aid courses are great for treating a range of injuries, but what about the specific situations that occur on construction sites? Do you know what to do if a forklift rolls over? Would you be able to help the operator out safely? What about a venomous snake bite on a remote work site? Does your current knowledge only work if professional help is less than an hour away? This is why it’s important for people who work in construction and infrastructure to do an industry-specific first aid course, like the one provided by COVE. Our course is specifically designed to help in situations that are common to construction. We highly recommend workers and employers consider a first aid course that teaches the most relevant skills for their needs. Book online and find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gcb2zfit #RTO #AustralianRTO #construction #mining #infrastructure #training #constructiontraining #constructionjobs #MelbourneRTO #WorkSafeVictoria #safety #constructionsafety #safetyfirst #firstaid #firstaidcourse

Want to become a wholetime firefighter but haven't got the right qualifications? This post is for you 👇 Before applying to become a wholetime firefighter, applicants must have a GCSE pass at grade C or 4 (or above),or have attained Functional Skills (Level 2) in Maths and English. Firefighter Ryan Murray from Grays Fire Station didn’t have the required grades so signed up with Colchester Institute to help him achieve a C in Maths. Much like the job itself, Ryan credits the course with the benefits of being able to fit around having a family. Ryan said: “What I enjoyed most about the classes was the flexibility. I have a family so I was able to work around school pick up times for my little boy, while also being able to do the course. “There is a lot of work to do, but the homework is not like your old school scary homework. It was a maximum one or two pages that you had to complete before the next lesson. “I was a little bit worried coming up to my exam day that I’d forget everything that I learned. So, I requested a two-day crash course, and my tutor kindly arranged for me to have this so that all the stuff I learned was fresh in my head, ready for the exam.” Firefighters need a good level of Maths for many different reasons, including understanding heights and angles for pitching ladders, calculating the amount of time they can wear breathing apparatus sets for and working out how much water they have at an incident. Read the full story on our website or search 'Join Essex Fire' to find out more

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