MATS Rooftop Worker Safety & Access

MATS / EUSR Approved Training Provider

Please note - with effect from 1st January 2023 the course will be accredited by EUSR - Rooftop Worker Safety and Access Scheme.  An additional registration fee will be payable which has already been incorporated into the course cost.   

The Rooftop Worker – Safety & Access scheme is designed to support the safety of those individuals who access and work on flat roofs. It provides a framework to support consistency and relevance in training provision and assessment of competence.

Developed in collaboration with the Telecommunications industry “Mast and Tower Safety Group”, the scheme recognises the underpinning knowledge and skills required to climb fixed ladders, access flat roof tops, use personal fall protection equipment, work safely whilst on the roof top as well as rescue considerations.

This scheme covers the minimum training and assessment required for those individuals whose roles require them to work safely on flat roof tops and incorporates the relevant requirements of HSE legislation. This scheme is designed and available for use by all industries.

It is delivered in one day where both knowledge and practical elements are assessed and consists of the following units:

• Understanding legislation and safety standards
• Managing common hazards
• Assessing risk
• Using harnesses
• Using fall arrest lanyards
• Using fixed fall arrest and restraint systems
• Using work positioning lanyards or similar equipment
• Selecting appropriate anchor points
• Setting up and using temporary work restraint systems
• Working with edge protection systems
• Using additional fall protection equipment
• Consideration of emergencies and rescue arrangements
• Suspension syncope awareness
• Lifting and lowering kit
• Demonstrating climbing techniques on fixed ladders

Training is held at our dedicated training centre in Daventry, Northants.

Delegates must be aged over 18 and be fluent in English. They must be physically fit and free from any medical conditions that might prevent them working at height. They will be required to complete a medical declaration.  

Successful completion of this course will be accepted by Arqiva, Cellnex, MBNL, CTIL, EE, Vodafone, Telefonica, BT, Network Rail and other MATs group member sites under the accreditation scheme. 

Important: While RF is discussed briefly on this course. delegates will still need to attend the Radio Frequency (RF) Safety Awareness course to gain access to Telecoms sites