TRAINING IN THE USE OF 3RD-CATEGORY PPE, PREVENTION OF THE RISK OF FALL DURING TEMPORARY WORK AT HEIGHT AND SAFETY IN CONFINED SPACES – REFRESHER

The course aims at updating knowledge about the use of 3rd-category PPE and includes the procedures for temporary work at height, entry and intervention in confined spaces or environments suspected of being polluted in case of emergency.

The program includes a test before starting the refresher course. The test is made up of 20 questions with multiple choice to verify the knowledge on 3^RD category PPE use, the risks of fall during temporary activities at height and safety in confined spaces

Practical sessions

– Fall protection PPE use

• Helmet with chinstraps
• harness
• connectors
• retractable fall arrester
• positioning lanyard
• double hooks with integrated absorber
• portable ladder with integrated lifeline

-Fall protection PPE and use of equipment necessary to manage entry, exit and emergency in confined spaces

• Helmet with chinstraps use
• Harness use
• Use of airway protective devices(demonstration)
• Use of self-contained breathing apparatus (smoke room)
• Use of tripod and fall protection devices (self-rescue)
• (Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus EEBA)

After the practical session, the initial test will be repeated in order to check knowledge and skills acquired during the course

Weekly frequency

APT

Basic course

To provide the personnel with a refresher course concerning instructions on:
-Use of 3rd category PPE and procedures concerning work at height
-Emergency and entry procedures for areas suspected of pollution or confined spaces

Instructors with a multi-year experience in the field

Initial test

Practical aspects

PPE familiarization and use:

• Helmet with chinstraps
• harness
• connectors
• retractable fall arrester
• positioning lanyard
• double hooks with integrated absorber
• portable ladder with integrated lifeline

fall protection PPE use and equipment necessary to manage emergency and entry in confined spaces:

• Helmet with chinstraps use
• Harness use
• Use of airway protective devices(demonstration)
• Use of self-contained breathing apparatus (smoke room)
• Use of tripod and fall protection devices (self-rescue)
• (Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus EEBA)

Repetition of initial test