0 Working at Height Training (WAH)
J&H Gibraltar is dedicated to safety and aims to make training accessible to all our clients, Working at Height Training (WAH) is just one of the courses running this month. Work At Height means work in any place where, if there were no precautions taken, a person could fall a distance likely to cause personal injury. Regulations aim to prevent falls from height yet it remains the leading cause of death and injury in the workplace. Codes of practice such as the 2005 UK regulations cover many activities including: using a ladder, a harness or suspension system, working on scaffolding and platforms, near holes or open trenches, on or near fragile surfaces, yet the simplest measure employers and employees can follow to avoid injury from WAH is to avoid WAH completely and wherever possible work at ground level. Unfortunately working from ground level is often impracticable. That being the case among other factors training, equipment choice and planning can all help reduce fall risk. If you work in Southern Europe Vicente can help you, our programme conforms to the code of practice for the delivery of training and education for work at height.
0 Training cable car maintenance
Visitors to Gibraltar often consider a ride on the cable car to the top of the Rock to enjoy it’s stunning views and the chance to have their lunch stolen by a Barbary macaque as a highlight of their trip. The cable car was first opened to the public in 1966, but visitors who feel anxious about being suspended above the ground by cables can take comfort knowing that the facility is managed by the most professional of companies. Over the years the cable car has been updated and maintenance checks are undertaken daily, but to assure the safety of the maintenance team J&H International train them how to work safely at height. Pictured this weeks WAH course taking place on the premises of the management company and the Vicente, the Manager of our Southern Europe operation. If you would like to know more about the services available from our Gibraltar office please get in touch with Vicente.
You have decided to get some operator training for your staff, that’s great, training is likely to enhance productivity, shows you value your workforce and that you observe industry standards. However there are countless training companies to choose from so how will you make your selection? Here are just a few questions J&H think you should be asking any prospective training provider: Do you hold appropriate accreditations relating to the training services required? If yes, ask to see proof and interrogate the accreditation provider. How competent is the trainer, do they hold a third party accreditation (don’t accept in house papers) Can I speak to a Trainer? You should be able to speak directly to the trainer that will be delivering your programme, be certain that they know your requirements What course materials do you provide? As a minimum ask about what handouts are provided free of charge before selecting the course Can I speak to one of your Clients? If not, why not ? What support will we have after the course? Once the course completes delegates may still need help or further clarification. There are other questions, these are just a few, but above all do your due diligence, research the supplier, make phone calls, affirm the accreditations claimed are held in their name and don’t always believe the salespersons claims.
