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EDUFORCE – DISH Work at Heights Training (Approved by Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health – DISH, Govt. of Maharashtra) Overview: Eduforce offers comprehensive Work at Heights (WAH) training approved by the Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health (DISH), Government of Maharashtra. This program is designed to educate workers, supervisors, and safety professionals on the risks associated with working at height and the measures needed to prevent falls, injuries, or fatalities. It emphasizes legal compliance, risk control strategies, and hands-on use of fall protection equipment, ensuring a safer work environment in line with the Maharashtra Factories Rules and Indian Labour Laws. Target Audience: Technicians, operators, and maintenance workers working at elevation HSE officers, safety engineers, and site supervisors Facility maintenance and plant personnel Contractors and subcontractors in construction, power, oil & gas, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors Objectives: To enhance awareness of risks involved in working at height To understand applicable laws, guidelines, and safety standards To identify hazards and implement effective control measures To develop competency in the selection, inspection, and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) To promote a safety-first culture among workers and supervisors Course Content: Introduction to Working at Heights Definitions and legal requirements (Factories Act, IS codes, OSHA references) Case studies and accident analysis Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA) Fall risk zones and assessment techniques Common causes of height-related accidents Fall Protection Systems Hierarchy of controls: Elimination, Guardrails, Fall Arrest, Fall Restraint Safety nets, scaffolds, aerial work platforms Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Types of PPE for WAH (harnesses, lanyards, helmets, connectors) Pre-use inspection, fitting, and maintenance Safe Work Practices Permit to Work (PTW) systems Emergency procedures and rescue plans Anchor point selection and usage Practical Sessions Donning and doffing of full-body harness Simulated vertical and horizontal movement with fall protection Scaffold access and mobile elevated work platform (MEWP) use Methodology: Classroom-based instruction with visual aids and videos Practical hands-on sessions using real-time safety equipment Group discussions, Q&A, and on-site demonstrations Assessment & Certification: Written and practical evaluation Certificate of Completion approved by DISH Key Benefits: Meets legal compliance under Indian safety regulations Reduces risk of falls and improves workplace safety Boosts worker confidence and safety awareness Helps organizations avoid legal liabilities and downtime Why Eduforce? Eduforce is a recognized leader in industrial safety training with approvals from DISH and global bodies. Our trainers are certified safety professionals with hands-on industry experience, ensuring knowledge transfer that is practical, effective, and aligned with industry best practices.
