Safety training
GWO Basic Safety Training / V19 02052025
In a practical exercise with different hand tools and other relevant objects, individually point out the 3 following points:
a.
tethering point (on the tool)
b.
tether
c.
anchor point or attachment point
Take part in a discussion about hazards from adverse weather and environmental conditions that may impact the use of hand tools
Take active part in a discussion about mitigating actions and due diligence in relation to handling tools and items in adverse environmental conditions
During practical training scenarios and activities throughout the remainder of the course, ensure that hand tools and other relevant objects are tethered before working at height
Receive the instructor’s feedback and adjust the tethering accordingly
ELEMENT 7.2 - RISK REDUCTION
Learning objective:
58) The participants can explain techniques of how to reduce the risk of dropping objects (Knowledge, intermediate level)
59) The participants will show interest and have awareness of tethering and safe working practices in demanding situations such as emergency procedures and drills, where tools and equipment may be hastily handled or misplaced (Ability, basic level)
60) The participants can take responsibility for identifying loose items that could potentially become a dropped object (Ability, intermediate level)
61) The participants can take responsibility for securing tools, equipment, accessories, minor components, items, and parts through appropriate transport methods and adequate storage away from openings and exposed edges from which objects can fall, and in accordance with manufacturers specifications and company specific procedures (Ability, intermediate level)
62) The participants can act independently to ensure that only approved tethering systems are used in compliance with local company specific standards (Ability, intermediate level)
63) The participants can take responsibility for performing buddy checks of tethering on colleagues prior to and during working at height (Ability, intermediate)
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