A One-day Training on “Working at Heights Safety"

A One-day Training on “Working at Heights Safety"

Date: 21/03/2024 10:30 to 21/03/2024 18:00

Why Build the Capacity ?

Gujarat, renowned for its vibrant industrial landscape, encompasses diverse sectors such as manufacturing, construction, and petrochemicals. With its rapid industrialization, the state has witnessed a surge in infrastructure development, leading to an increased demand for skilled workers in various industries. However, alongside this growth comes the inherent risk of workplace accidents, particularly those related to falls from heights.

Working at heights poses a significant hazard to workers across Gujarat's industries, including construction sites, factories, and maintenance facilities. Falls from heights can lead to severe injuries and fatalities, impacting both workers and employers. To address the pressing need for enhanced safety measures and skills among workers who work at heights, it is imperative to build their capacity in working at hights safety.

Recognizing the importance of ensuring worker safety, Gujarat Institute of Disaster Management (GIDM) and Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health (DISH) have collaborated to develop specialized training program focused on working at hights safety. Through this initiative, the program aims to elevate workplace safety standards and cultivate a secure environment for all workers across the state.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the basics of fall protection and the consequences of falls from heights.
  • Identify common scenarios of working at heights and implement practical solutions.
  • Explore advanced fall protection systems and techniques for enhanced safety.
  • Comprehend the legal requirements and standards related to Working at heights.
  • Gain proficiency in rescue methods from height and utilize permanent anchorage solutions effectively.

Program Coverage

The aim of the program is to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and practical tools necessary to effectively implement fall protection measures and ensure the safety of workers at heights.

Key Topics

  • Introduction to Fall Protection Systems
  • Scenarios of Working at Heights and Solutions
  • Advanced Fall Protection Solutions
  • Legal Requirements and Standards
  • Rescue Methods from Height
  • Permanent Anchorage Solutions
  • Practical demonstration of Fall Protection Solutions

Target Participant

Workers employed in industries where working at heights is a routine task and poses a risk of falling, including

  • Safety Officers
  • Emergency Rescue Team Members
  • Supervisors
  • Operators

Faculty

The faculty would be from Industry, Academia, Government, GIDM

Program Details

  • Program Date: 21 March, 2024
  • Program Time: 10:00 AM
  • Program Venue: Gujarat Institute of Disaster Management(GIDM)
  • Program Duration: 1 Day
  • Program Fee: No Fees
  • Limited Seats Available

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Contact: Program Coordinator at GIDM rapc1-gidm@gujarat.gov.in, 7574800102

Mode of Training

  • Residential

Target Participants

  • Safety Officers, Emergency Rescue Team Members, Supervisors, Operators

Partner Institutions

  • Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health (DISH), PI Foundation Trust

Course co-ordinator

  • Ms. Anusha Vyas, rapc1-gidm@gujarat.gov.in, +91-7574800102