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Continuing Professional Development (CPD) has long since been something of importance within the specifier arena - ensuring you are up to speed with the latest industry developments, trends and requirements means you can stay ahead of the game. That’s why Latchways places such an importance on its CPD scheme.


The company has worked for a number of years to offer RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) approved CPD seminars that are invaluable to those specifying fall protection equipment - including architects, surveyors, project managers, health and safety officers and facilities managers, to name but a few. Not only do these courses enable people to keep up to date with their professional development, but it also gives the latest insight into industry trends, legislations and working at height developments.


James Sainsbury, Regional Sales Manager at Latchways, explains why this is important: “Working at height is a fundamental consideration in the design and construction of buildings, with the emphasis on keeping workers safe during both the construction and maintenance phases. The recently introduced CDM (Construction Design and Maintenance) regulations require that health and safety strategies must be built in from the very beginning of any new project. Obviously fall protection is a major part of this, and the emphasis is now on specifiers to take responsibility for choosing the most effective products and systems.


“At Latchways we have always encouraged the specification of fall protection solutions at the design phase - and our CPD courses give the understanding and knowledge for those responsible to be able to do this to the best of their ability.”


Latchways approach to fall protection is based around three key factors: innovation and new product development, engineering strength and prowess and quality products that exceed industry standards. The success of this approach has seen Latchways installations across some of the most iconic buildings and structures in the world, from Grand Central Station in New York to the Olympic Park in London. Its CPD courses enable the industry to ensure the absolute best in fall protection, and they give specifiers peace of mind they are choosing the right work at height solutions.


Latchways current RIBA approved CPD is entitled: ‘Working at Height and the Latest Legislation’.


The course covers three of RIBA’s core curriculum subjects and falls under the knowledge level of ‘General awareness’. l Being safe: health and safety l Designing and building: design, construction, technology and engineering


l Compliance: legal, regulatory and statutory frameworks and processes


The seminar also provides: l An understanding of the key considerations when specifying a fall protection system - ensuring compliance with legislation and a solution which is fit for purpose.


l An overview of the legislation - WAHR and CDM l Details on system choice and design l An explanation of test standards l Information on product differentiation l Points to consider surrounding other work at height scenarios


James Sainsbury continues: “It’s really important to ensure the CPD course provides some real intelligence, and so we focus on practical advice and guidance - anything from looking at how fall protection systems work, to explaining the latest testing and industry standards. We cover a good mix of material, and feedback from course delegates suggest content is actually used in practice - which speaks for itself really.”


As well as CPD courses, Latchways also offers a bespoke Design and Specification service, assisting those who are responsible for specifying fall protection at the design stage of a project. A dedicated in-house team can advise on all aspects of developing a complete fall protection scheme that integrates into working files. From face-to-face meetings to site visits and repair update calls, customers have access to full support.


LATCHWAYS


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