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When working where there is a risk of falling from height, the right competence and training are essential to ensure the work can be carried out safely. Requirements for knowledge and training are regulated by both the Work Environment Act and the Swedish Work Environment Authority's regulations (AFS 2023:1 and AFS 2023:11).
The employer is responsible for ensuring that workers have the competence required to prevent risks and use equipment correctly.
Employer Responsibility for Competence
The employer must ensure that workers have sufficient knowledge to work safely.
This means the employer must:
- Assess what competence is required for the work.
- Ensure that workers receive appropriate training.
- Monitor that the level of knowledge remains adequate.
Risk-Adapted Training
Training must be tailored to the risks present in the work.
For work at height, this means training may need to cover:
- The risks associated with falling from height.
- Selection of the correct personal fall protection equipment.
- Correct use of personal fall protection equipment.
- Rescue procedures following a fall.
Competence When Using Personal Fall Protection Equipment
The use of personal fall protection equipment demands a high level of knowledge.
Workers must have knowledge of:
- How the equipment works.
- How to use it correctly.
- How to carry out a pre-use check.
- The limitations of the equipment.
Insufficient knowledge may mean that the equipment does not provide the intended level of protection.
Practical and Theoretical Training
Training for work at height should include both theoretical and practical elements.
This may include, for example:
- Review of regulations and risks.
- Practical use of fall protection equipment.
- Exercises in rescue procedures following a fall.
Training must be sufficient to enable the worker to carry out work safely in the relevant situation.
Documentation and Follow-Up
The employer must ensure that training and competence are documented and kept up to date.
This means that:
- Training must be documented.
- Competence must be reviewed regularly.
- Supplementary training must be provided where necessary.
This is an important part of systematic work environment management.
Training Courses We Offer
Our experienced instructors will teach you to work with a wide range of personal fall protection and rescue equipment, and help you build confidence in using it to its full potential.
- Planning, Work and Rescue Using Personal Fall Protection Equipment – 2 days
- Competent Person – Inspector of Fall Protection Equipment – 2 days
Sources and References
AFS 2023:11
Chapter 2, Section 7 The employer shall ensure that work equipment [...] is used in such a way that adequate safety against ill health and accidents is maintained.
Chapter 2, Section 12 The employer shall ensure that all workers receive the necessary instructions and information [...].
Chapter 2, Section 13 If work equipment may entail a particular risk of ill health or accidents, the employer shall organise the work so that only those assigned to use the equipment may do so. [...].
Work Environment Act
Chapter 3, Section 2 The employer shall take all measures necessary to prevent workers from being exposed to ill health or accidents. [...].