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Man-Riding Winch Awareness

Training man riding winch 2

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    Location ASCO Training Centre
    Price (excl. VAT) £315.00
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Overview

Man-riding with winches has been identified as a substantially hazardous activity, and for that reason, should only be carried out by competent personnel with suitable controlling procedures in place, and with equipment that is designed for that purpose.

Price

£315

Duration

1 Day

Location

This course is usually delivered at our training centre.

Successful delegates will be issued with an NSL Certificate of Training. 

Structure

The course is divided into classroom theory and practical exercises and ends with a written test paper.

Course handouts

Working at Height Handbook.

PPE required

Coveralls, hard hat, safety boots and gloves

Content

Applicable UK and Norwegian regulations and standards

Industry guidance and best practice

Alternatives to man-riding activities

Planning, risk assessment and toolbox talks

Competence requirements

Types of man-riding winches and their safety features

Associated equipment

Certification and pre-use inspection

PPE requirements

Harnesses and connection systems

Communication methods

Secondary fall protection and rescue arrangements

Safe operating practices

Practical exercises

Who will benefit

Personnel involved in, or required to support, man-riding winch operations. 

Note

It is the responsibility of the employer or delegate to assess the delegates’ health and fitness to safely attend this course. 

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