Who should attend?

This course is for the site management team. The WAH Regs 2005 require safety net systems to be inspected every seven days. As a result, you need to control and also manage the installation and ongoing inspection of safety net systems. This can be costly if an independent company is used.

Learning outcome

You will know how to plan and manage the installation of safety nets. Also, to identify faults and specify any action to mitigate those risks. Consequently, you will understand what to expect from a contractor prior to work commencing.

Course content

• Standards and legislation
• Safety net systems or types
• The parts which make up a safety net
• UV testing
• The way a safety net works
• Catching width
• Anchorage loads and attachment points
• Temporary works
• Gaps, sag and sizing issues
• Methods of joining nets together
• Clearance distances and attachment systems
• Paperwork
• Fault identification.
• Recovery and repairs.
• Test to confirm understanding and learning.
• FASET Reference Manual to take away.

Location

Courses are held at our training centre in Cheshire. We can also deliver at your location or on-site. Courses held at our Training Centre include lunch and drinks. Most noteworthy is our disabled welfare facilities.

Learner participation during the course is encouraged as are relevant questions and discussion.

Candidate numbers; Minimum 8, Maximum 15

Timings: 09:00-15:30.

Certification

FASET issue a certificate of attendance which is valid for 3 years.

Enquire now

For more information about this course including upcoming course dates and bookings, contact our training team.