2-Day Work at Height Workshop

Service Description

Why This Workshop? Telecommunications personnel frequently operate in high-risk elevated environments such as towers, rooftops, and masts. Without proper knowledge of fall prevention and risk control measures, these tasks expose workers to significant safety hazards. This 2-day classroom-based workshop is designed to build core competencies in Work at Height (WAH) safety for telecom operations. The program delivers essential knowledge of risk identification, regulatory expectations, fall protection systems, and incident prevention—tailored to telco-specific contexts. Who Should Attend? - Field Engineers and Maintenance Crews - Site Supervisors and Project Leads - Safety Officers and HSSE Personnel - Telco Subcontractors and Appointed Contractors Learning Objectives Participants will be able to: - Understand legal and procedural requirements for WAH in Malaysia - Identify WAH risks in telecom environments (rooftops, towers, poles) - Recognise components of fall protection systems and usage guidelines - Apply risk control measures using the hierarchy of controls - Interpret work permits, safe work procedures, and incident prevention strategies - Develop practical rescue and emergency response considerations Workshop Topics Day 1 – WAH Fundamentals in Telecom Operations - 6WAH Regulatory Overview - Fall Hazards in Telecommunications Infrastructure - Types and Functions of Fall Protection Equipment - Hierarchy of Control and Risk Management Approaches - Company SOPs and Permit-to-Work Processes Day 2 – Risk Control, Rescue Planning, and Case Discussions - Roles and Responsibilities in WAH Operations - Rescue and Emergency Preparedness - Incident Case Reviews and Lessons Learnt in the Telco Sector - Common Gaps in Telco WAH Compliance and Risk Escalation Factors - Group Exercise: Risk Assessment Review and Safe Work Method Brief Certification Certificate of Attendance issued upon completion Workshop delivered by qualified HSE professional with telecom sector expertise