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Rooftop safety training - refresher

Rooftop safety training - refresher

The purpose of Rooftop safety training refresher standard is for delegates who have previously passed training to the full Rooftop safety training standard or subsequent refresher training and can provide proof of attendance.

Title

Rooftop safety training - refresher

Duration

Minimum half day of 3 learning hours

If e-learning only, the duration is to be at least 50% of this.

Purpose/scope

The purpose of Rooftop safety training refresher standard is for delegates who have previously passed training to the full Rooftop safety training standard or subsequent refresher training and can provide proof of attendance.

Occupational relevance

Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational group(s):

  • operative and craft
  • supervision

Delegates pre-requisites

Delegates must have successfully completed training to the Rooftop safety training standard or subsequent refresher 3 years prior to attending this refresher.

Instruction/supervision

As a minimum, course trainers must be able to demonstrate that, in relation to this standard, they have:

  • an award in education and training (or equivalent, as per requirements for approved training organisations)
  • successfully completed training to this standard
  • at least 2 years relevant industrial experience
  • a verifiable CV

Delivery

Delivery may be in an on or off the job environment.

All materials and equipment must be of a suitable quality and quantity for delegates to achieve learning outcomes and must comply with relevant legislation.

The class size and delegate/trainer ratio must allow training to be delivered in a safe manner and enable delegates to achieve the learning outcomes.

The following delivery methods may be used in the delivery of this standard:

  • classroom

This standard is considered to contain 51% or more practical training.

This standard is considered to be set at a basic level.

Assessment

Methods of assessment considered appropriate for training delivered against this standard are:

For the successful completion of training, delegates must complete an end of course practical assessment or knowledge test that measures all learning outcomes and has a pass or fail criteria.

Where this training is assessed using multiple-choice questions, a minimum of 10 questions must be asked and delegates are required to achieve an overall pass mark of at least 80%.

Quality assurance

Assured

Quality assurance against this standard will require initial approval of the training organisation and their content mapped to the standard.

CITB will also conduct an approval intervention, either desk-based or centre visit, to ensure the training organisation can meet the requirements of the training standard.

Approved training organisations (ATOs) will be required to present information on records of training and assessment upon request to CITB for desk-based analysis. They will also be visited annually by the CITB quality assurance team.

Renewal

Renewal every 3 years

Classification

Mandatory Renewal

Buffer/grace period

3 months

Approval date

November 2020

Review cycle

On request or 3 years from approval date.

Learning outcomes to be refreshed

Learning outcomes to be refreshed

The delegate will be able to:

Additional guidance to support learning outcome

 

state relevant safety legislation

to include:

  • permits to work,
  • working at height regulations,
  • hierarchy of control
  • accident statistics

 

explain the characteristics of different roof coverings

to include:

  • flat roofing systems
  • slate and tiling
  • roof sheeting systems
  • fragile roofing products
  • skylights, asbestos, decking etc

 

interpret the risk assessment and method statement

to include:

  • understanding the risks
  • the measures and methods required to mitigate the risks
  • reporting procedures of any changes to the RAMS

 

explain the hazards and risks of working at heights

to include:

  • pendulum swing
  • falls from height
  • fragile surfaces
  • exclusion areas
  • slips and trips
  • manual handling
  • dropped objects
  • environment
  • biological

 

describe the requirements for maintaining PFPE

to include:

  • formal inspections
  • record keeping
  • correct storage

 

identify the component parts of a fall arrest system

to include:

  • harness
  • link
  • suitable anchor point

explain the correct pre use checks of PFPE

to include:

  • in date
  • webbing
  • stitching
  • metalwork
  • functionality

 

demonstrate the correct donning and adjustment of PFPE

to include:

  • correct adjustment
  • correct attachment points
  • buddy checks

explain the impact of different weather conditions

to include:

  • extreme temperatures
  • ice and snow
  • strong winds
  • electrical storms

 

conduct a hazard analysis and risk assessment

to include:

  • permit to work
  • using an anemometer
  • common hazards to roof work

 

demonstrate rooftop safe systems of work and ways of inspection

to include:

  • fixed horizontal systems
  • temporary systems
  • fall restraint
  • fall arrest
  • MEWP

 

describe the requirements for an emergency and rescue plan

to include:

  • communication methods whilst on the roof
  • legal requirement
  • suspension syncope
  • pre syncope signs and symptoms
  • first aid
  • casualty handover

 

describe the correct tie-off and anchor points

 

explain how to access a roof safely

to include:

  • staircases
  • fixed ladders
  • portable ladders
  • fixed vertical systems
  • twin tail lanyards
  • temporary systems
  • MEWPS

 

explain the means of rooftop access

to include:

  • different methods
  • benefits and limitations

 

describe the common causes of accidents on a roof

 

Additional information about this standard

  • Working at Height Safety Association (WAHSA) www.wahsa.org.uk
  • Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training (FASET) www.faset.org.uk 
  • National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) www.nfrc.co.uk
  • Health & Safety Executive (HSE) – Health and Safety in Roof Work 2020 - HSG33

 

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