Work at Height Safety Onsite Training Programme & Certification
Course Overview
Work at Height Safety Training is a critical onsite certification programme designed for personnel involved in activities where there is a risk of falling from height. The course focuses on hazard identification, risk assessment, fall prevention, fall protection systems, and emergency rescue planning, in compliance with Indian statutory requirements and IS standards.
Applicable Standards & Legal Framework
Indian Standards
- IS 3696 (Part 1): 1987 – Safety Code for Scaffolds (Erection, Use & Dismantling)
- IS 3696 (Part 2): 1991 – Safety Code for Ladders
- IS 4014 – Steel Tubular Scaffolding
- IS 5175 – Safety Belts, Harnesses & Fall Arrest Systems
Statutory Provisions
- Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Act & Central Rules
- Inter-State Migrant Workmen (ISMW) Act
- Factories Act, 1948 (as applicable)
Training Objectives
After completing this training, participants will be able to:
- Identify work-at-height hazards and high-risk activities
- Conduct risk assessment using HIRA and JSA
- Understand Permit to Work (PTW) requirements for height work
- Select and use appropriate fall protection systems
- Ensure safe access and egress using ladders and platforms
- Plan and respond to emergency rescue situations
- Comply with statutory and client safety requirements
Course Modules & Content
Module 1: Basics of Work at Height
- Definition of work at height
- Common height-related hazards
- High-risk activities and accident scenarios
- Legal responsibilities of employer and worker
Module 2: Risk Assessment & Permit System
- Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA)
- Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for work at height
- Permit to Work (PTW) system
- Control measures hierarchy
Module 3: Fall Protection Systems
- Types of fall protection:
- Full body harnesses
- Lanyards (shock absorbing / non-shock)
- Lifelines (vertical & horizontal)
- Anchorage requirements and load calculations
- Selection, usage, and limitations of fall arrest systems
Module 4: Safe Access & Egress
- Ladder safety as per IS 3696 (Part 2)
- Types of ladders and correct usage
- Inspection and rejection criteria
- Platform and access safety practices
Module 5: Use of Safety Nets
- Types of safety nets
- Installation standards and requirements
- Inspection and maintenance of nets
- Limitations and do’s & don’ts
Module 6: Emergency Rescue Planning
- Importance of rescue planning
- Self-rescue techniques
- Assisted rescue procedures
- Role of supervisors and rescue teams
Module 7: Inspection Requirements
- Daily inspection requirements
- Weekly and monthly inspection checklists
- Record keeping and tagging
- Competent person responsibilities
Module 8: Practical Hands-on Training
- Harness donning and adjustment
- Anchorage point identification
- Lifeline setup and usage
- Demonstration of fall protection equipment
- Practical rescue simulation
Training Delivery Structure
Duration
- Work at Height Safety: 1 Day
- Scaffold Erector Training: 2 Days
- Scaffold Supervisor Training: 2 Days
- Scaffold Inspector Training: 3 Days
(Modules adjusted as per category and client requirement)
Training Methodology
- Classroom instruction
- Demonstrations
- Hands-on practice at site
- Real-life case studies
- Written and practical assessments
Assessment & Certification
- Written assessment (MCQs / short answers)
- Practical skill evaluation
- Certification issued by ITESCS
- Validity: 1–2 Years (as per organization policy)
Training Deliverables
- Training presentation (English / Hindi / Bilingual)
- Practical demonstration tools
- Assessment papers
- Attendance records
- Training photographs
- Certificate with unique identification number
- Training report for client / audit purposes
Compliance & Value Addition
✔ Fully aligned with IS standards and statutory requirements
✔ Suitable for construction, infrastructure, industrial & maintenance work
✔ Audit and client-compliance friendly
✔ Reduces fall-from-height accidents
✔ Improves worker competence and site safety culture
