FASET Safety Nets for Managers
Safety nets are one way of dealing with height safety issues for those carrying out work activities in fall risk areas—typically, roofers and flooring contractors. They minimise the distance of the fall and minimise injury. This course covers the planning, management and practical issues surrounding the correct use of safety nets on site.
Outcome
By the end of the course, candidates will know how to plan for and manage the safe installation of safety nets, understand what to expect from a netting contractor before work starts, identify faults, resultant issues and remedial solutions.
Competence
Candidates are assessed on their knowledge and practical understanding at the end of the course. They receive a 3 year FASET Certificate of Attendance.
Job Functions
Include; workplace controllers, site/project managers & supervisors, health & safety professionals, planning coordinators and temporary works professionals.
Facilities
Courses are best held at our purpose built training centre in Westcott. This is because Candidates can see the nets in situ to enhance the learning experience. The course can also be delivered at clients offices or on site, although classroom facilities, power, welfare and refreshments will need to be provided.
Duration
One day.
Syllabus
Standards & Legislation
The way a safety net works
Anchorage loads and attachment points
Gaps, sag and sizing issues
Ways of joining nets
Catching width
Clearance distances & attachment systems
Paperwork
Recovery and repairs
Test (+where appropriate site Inspection).
Candidate numbers
Maximum 15/course.
Candidate Requirements
Must have a good understanding of English.
Practical
It is a classroom based course, however, we encourage employers to organise courses at our centre where practical facilities including safety nets in situ to enhance the learning experience.