Follow safety procedures when working at heights (60 00 00 03 06)

ESCO description

TitleFollow safety procedures when working at heights
Description:Take necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at heights. Prevent endangering people working under these structures.
Scope note:n.a.
Concept URI:http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/fafbb75f-ec35-4cc2-996a-20c85ef6c266
ESCO version:1.08

In other languages

Deutsch:Sicherheitsverfahren bei der Arbeit in großen Höhen befolgenn (Treffen der erforderlichen Vorsichtsmaßnahmen und Einhalten einer Reihe von Maßnahmen zur Bewertung, Vorbeugung und Bewältigung von Risiken bei der Arbeit in großen Höhen. Verhindern einer Gefährdung der unter diesen Bedingungen arbeitenden Menschen sowie Verhindern von Stürzen von Leitern, Fahrgerüsten, feststehenden Arbeitsbrücken, Personenhubvorrichtungen usw., da solche Stürze zum Tod oder zu schweren Verletzungen führen können.)
Nederlands:veiligheidsprocedures volgen bij werken op grote hoogten (De nodige voorzorgsmaatregelen nemen en een reeks maatregelen volgen die risico's beoordelen, voorkomen en aanpakken bij werkzaamheden op grote afstand van de grond. Voorkomen dat mensen die onder deze constructies werken in gevaar komen en dat ze van ladders, rolsteigers, vaste werkbruggen, solitaire liften, enz. vallen, aangezien dit dodelijke of ernstige verwondingen kan veroorzaken.)
Italiano:seguire le procedure di sicurezza durante i lavori in quota (Adottare le precauzioni necessarie e adottare una serie di misure che valutino, prevengano e affrontino i rischi ad alta distanza dal suolo. Evitare di mettere in pericolo le persone che lavorano con queste strutture ed evitare la caduta da scale a pioli, ponteggi mobili, ponti di lavoro fissi, ascensori per persone singole, ecc. in quanto possono causare decessi o lesioni gravi.)

Development notes

Status: final read / finalised (date)

(The notes below will be removed at the end of the project)

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Sectoral layer

Scope Note

Includes surfaces and areas more than 1m above adjacent floor, like ladders, mobile scaffolding, fixed working bridges, and telescope single person lifts which can’t drive while at height.

Excludes self‐driving lifts at heights (cherry picker, fork lifts with basket,…)

Structure

Field and subfield:60 00
Place in the process:00
Level:03
Unique identifier:06

 


Sectoral detail

Skills

  • Select and use the appropriate equipment to go to the high working post
  • Identify / spot environmental influences and changes that affect the safe use (weather, rake, floor stability,…)
  • Ensure underlying work area is free
  • Mount and use the equipment according to the safety regulations and instructions
  • Visually inspect the equipment
  • Apply the appropriate collective protection
  • Use the appropriate personal protection equipment
  • Ensure no objects can fall during activity
  • Secure small tools and equipment
  • Close off underlying areas
  • Communicate with colleagues while working at height

Knowledge

  • Ladders
  • Mobile tower scaffold
  • Mobile elevating work platform
  • Fall protection

Autonomy / attitude

  • Safety awareness

Assessment

Self assessment

  1. I don't know how to take necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at heights nor do I know how to prevent endangering people working under these structures.
  2. I am uncertain how to take necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at heights. I am uncertain how to prevent endangering people working under these structures.
  3. I know how to take necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at heights and I know how to prevent endangering people working under these structures.
  4. I am more than able to take necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at heights. I know exactly how to prevent endangering people working under these structures.

Mentor assessment

  1. ... doesn't know how to take necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at heights nor does he/ she know how to prevent endangering people working under these structures.
  2. ... is uncertain how to take necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at heights. ... is uncertain how to prevent endangering people working under these structures.
  3. ... knows how to take necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at heights and ... knows how to prevent endangering people working under these structures.
  4. ... is more than able to take necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at heights. ... is more than able to prevent endangering people working under these structures.

Acceptable assessment methods

Supportive:


Training

Must be trained within the work environment including the theoretical aspects in context with the task(s).


References

  • ETTE - European Theatre Technicians Education, Basic safety for the theatre and event industry - Work safely at height, released 2017, ISBN: 978-3-9819148-0-1: Teachers Handbook English, 978-3-9819148-1-8: Students Handbook English, 978-3-9819148-2-5: Assessors Handbook English
  • Germany: Fachkraft für Veranstaltungstechnik – Event Technology Specialist - Learning Area A: Skills, Knowledge and Competences – (Item 1.2g) Select and use work equipment, especially ladders, scaffolding and tools, Know the requirements for work equipment and accessories, Carry out a visual inspection, Use work equipment as intended, Set up ladders and work scaffolding securely and use them safely, Master the handling of tools and other aids necessary for work – BiBB Bundesinstitut für Berufsbildung, AUSBILDUNG GESTALTEN - Fachkraft für Veranstaltungstechnik, Bonn 2017, ISBN: 978-3-7639-5873-3 (Print), ISBN: 978-3-96208-021-1 (PDF)
  • Germany: Fachkraft für Veranstaltungstechnik – Event Technology Specialist - Learning Area B: Skills, Integrative Skills, Knowledge and Competences – (Item 3a) Determine the potential safety and health risks at your workplace and take action to avoid incidents, Health and safety regulations: Occupational health and safety law, Occupational safety law, Industrial safety regulations, Detect and avoid risks (e.g. mechanical, electrical and thermal, chemical, ergonomic, acoustic), Report recognized hazards, Advising and monitoring companies by supervisory authorities and accident insurance institutions; Regulations, instructions and notes, special duty of care of the employer – BiBB Bundesinstitut für Berufsbildung, AUSBILDUNG GESTALTEN - Fachkraft für Veranstaltungstechnik, Bonn 2017, ISBN: 978-3-7639-5873-3 (Print), ISBN: 978-3-96208-021-1 (PDF)
  • Netherlands: Qualification File Stage and Event Technology, crebonumber 79040, learning area B1-K1: Bereidt de podiumproductie technisch voor. SBB, Sectorchambre ICT and Creative Industry, version 2022 (to be released August 2022), Zoetermeer 2021.

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