Smart Awards Overhead Safety Course SA001

Smart Awards Overhead Safety Course SA001 is designed for engineers and technicians working on external overhead telecommunications networks. It is a safety requirement for most internet service providers, especially those working on the Openreach network and Physical Infrastructure Access (PIA) networks.

What does this course cover

The Smart Awards Overhead Safety Course SA001 is not just about theory; it's about hands-on learning. It equips learners with the safety skills and practical knowledge of the hazards and potential risks of working within an operational telecommunication underground environment, ensuring they feel competent and skilled.

Why is this course important

This core course is not just another course; it's an essential step in your career. It covers working safely from ladders or on a pole and is a prerequisite for more advanced overhead working courses. It equips learners with essential safety skills and a practical awareness of the hazards and potential risks involved when working within a telecommunications environment using ladders and climbing wooden telegraph poles.

• Working at heights
• Safety checks of equipment and personal protective equipment
• Pre-climb checks
• Ladder safety checks
• Telegraph pole marker identification and safety
• Correct telegraph pole climbing and turning techniques
• Working on joint user poles

What is the duration of the course:

The course is three days