Professional training for safe work at height
TRAINING CENTRE POLYGON SINGING ROCK
Over more than two decades on international markets, SINGING ROCK has become the world's leading manufacturer of Personal Protective Equipment (the “PPE”). In an effort to provide its customers with comprehensive
services and solutions in the area of security of workers at height and above depth, SINGING ROCK was the
first in the Czech Republic to build a completely unique multifunctional training centre POLYGON.
POLYGON has been used for training of workers at height since the end of summer 2008. During that time,
several hundreds of workers at height have attended our training and educational programs. These facilities
create the ideal conditions for providing occupational health and safety (the “OHS”) training for work at height
and above depth, for testing PPE, for organizing industrial climbing contests and many other events associated
with presentation and use of products and techniques related to his area. A number of specific simulations allow
visitors to safely test proper techniques of safeguarding when working at height. All this directly under the supervision of an experienced trainer and using complete equipment for these activities.
With individual approach, cutting-edge equipment and great emphasis on the practical part, our trainings in
POLYGON in a short time became sought after among individuals and companies not only in the Czech Republic.
} POLYGON TRAINING PROGRAMS
At present, the POLYGON team uses their POLYGONs in Poniklá and Kladno
for training and testing in the area of work and rescue at height. POLYGON
offers pre-defined trainings as well as trainings “tailored” to the client's
needs. With regard to the client's specific conditions we also offer training
directly in his workplace, in a particular place where work at height is carried
out. Since operation in the workplace or climatic conditions often do not
allow for safe and effective training of climbers, there is the possibility of
using POLYGONs as an ideal and above all a safer and more effective option.
All trainings are in line with current EU and Czech legislation. In the system
of trainings, courses are divided into three basic classes which cover most
of the requirements for persons working at height. The basic, one-day training is Class 1 which includes for example manoeuvres on roofs and constructions. Classes 2 and 3 offer trainings which very often reflect a specific
activity – rope access, tree climbing, rescue. POLYGON also provides related
trainings dealing with inspection of PPE, familiarizing sellers with PPE as
well as trainings “tailored” to the client's needs.
Multimedia classrooms with modern equipment are available for the theoretical part. The practical part takes places in spacious halls where one can
find examples of many model situations for work at height and above depth.
POLYGONs also provide complete PPE equipment for safeguarding and manoeuvres of persons working at height. Trainees therefore have the opportunity to design, together with the trainer, efficient and safe equipment for
a specific activity. The complete equipment is lent to every participant free
of charge during the training.
}
Class 1
For workers who operate at height and above depth who
are in danger of falling from height or into depth, sliding
or caving in. These workers have a permanent foothold
during work. The use of PPE has rather preventive and
work positioning character. This is not work in hanging position.
Roofs and constructions
}
Class 2
For workers who have successfully completed Class 1.
Workers at height move in rope access using PPE. They
therefore carry out their work mostly in hanging position.
Class 2 is further divided according to the specialization
of worker or work group and by the place of work.
Rope access
Tree climbing
}
Class 3
For workers at height with proven experience and knowledge of Classes 1 and 2. The trainings focus on coordinating work teams, evacuation, rescue in work at height and
special lifting and lowering techniques.
Coordination of work teams
Rescue
POLYGON is not only about training but it is also space for testing products
and techniques by workers at height themselves. The presence during fallor other tests of equipment and the possibility to consult directly with the
development team are another significant benefits of our POLYGON.
}
SPECIAL TRAININGS
Trainings focused on the client's specific requirements according to a specific workplace.
Rope parks
Evacuation from cable railways
Training Client
This is an OHS training for work at height and above depth
according to the client's wishes, in which elements of all
the classes can combine. The Client class is tailor-made to
a particular workplace or company where it is necessary to
proceed individually, taking into account the client's needs.
PPE product training
For actual users, sellers and persons responsible for selecting PPE for their employees.
Training of PPE inspection technicians
Training of persons qualified for periodic inspection of personal protective equipment against falls from heights according to CSN EN 365 standard.
Retraining course Specialist for work
at height
For workers and job seekers who will carry out work at
height or periodic inspections of PPE against falls from
heights according to CSN EN 365 in their occupation.
}
IRATA
An internationally recognized training to obtain the best possible qualification for work at height and above depth.
Level I.
Level II.
Level III.
CLASS 1
ROOFS AND CONSTRUCTIONS
CLASS 2
ROPE ACCESS
CLASS 2
TREE CLIMBING
For workers at height with
foothold. They do not carry
out work in hanging position.
For workers performing work
in hanging position.
For workers at height operating
in the trees.
Target objects of operation:
Roofs, frame constructions, poles, ladders,
industrial halls (machines, moulds, loaders,
constructions), elevated surfaces, shelves,
scaffolding, silos, stage constructions, cranes,
sewerage, chimneys, etc.
Target objects of operation:
Tall buildings, silos, difficult access areas
and more.
Theoretical part:
egislation in EU and CZ, risk analysis.
Theoretical part:
legislation in EU and CZ, risk analysis
Practical part:
Introduction to PPE, using climbing techniques
for OHS securing and positioning, OHS in the
workplace, knots, rope anchoring, ascent and
descent rope techniques, rescue from hanging
and more.
Practical part:
Introduction to PPE, using climbing techniques
for OHS securing and positioning, OHS
in the workplace, lifting and lowering of loads,
permanent securing devices and more.
Duration of training: 7 hours (1 day)
Validity of certificate: 12 months
CLASS 1
Theoretical part:
legislation in EU and CZ, risk analysis.
Duration of training: 15 hours (2 days)
Validity of certificate: 12 months
This training is a good preparation for the
IRATA Level I course in the field of OHS
and PPE.
CLASS 2
Practical part:
Introduction to PPE, using climbing techniques
for OHS securing and positioning, OHS in the
workplace, installation of the ascent rope,
tree climbing rope techniques, load lowering,
climbing techniques in tree-felling, knots,
rescue from a tree and more.
Duration of training: 30 hours (4 days)
Validity of certificate: 12 months
This training is a good preparation
for the EUROPEAN TREE WORKER certification
in the field of OHS and PPE.
CLASS 3
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES
SPECIAL TRAININGS
ROPE PARKS
SPECIAL TRAININGS
EVACUATION FROM CABLE RAILWAYS
For workers at height with
proven experience and
knowledge of Classes 1 and 2.
For personnel of rope centres,
rope parks and for organizations
providing leisure time activities.
For personnel of cable railways
and the Integrated Rescue
System (IRS).
Target objects of operation:
tall buildings, silos, frame constructions, difficult
access areas, roofs, stage constructions, cranes,
chimneys and more.
Target objects of operation:
rope parks, rope centres.
Target objects of operation:
chair and gondola cable railways.
Theoretical part:
legislation in EU and CZ, risk analysis.
Theoretical part:
legislation in EU and CZ, risk analysis.
Practical part:
Introduction to PPE, using climbing techniques
for OHS securing and positioning, OHS in the
workplace, dressing clients in PPE, using climbing equipment to install rope obstacles, help
and rescue from rope obstacles, use of simple
blocks and tackles and more.
Practical part:
Introduction to PPE, using climbing techniques
for OHS securing and positioning on cable
railway constructions, OHS in the workplace,
training of evacuation of passengers from
cable railways, permanent securing devices
and more.
Duration of training: 7 hours (1 day)
Validity of certificate: 12 months
Duration of training: 7 hours (1 day)
Validity of certificate: 12 months
Theoretical part:
legislation in EU and CZ, risk analysis
Practical part:
Introduction to PPE, using climbing techniques
for OHS securing and positioning, OHS in
the workplace, coordination of work teams,
installation of the ascent rope, rope techniques,
rescue, evacuation, lowering and lifting of the
injured, block and tackle and more.
Duration of training: 30 hours (4 days)
Validity of certificate: 12 months
This training is a good preparation for the
IRATA Level II and Level III course in the field
of OHS and PPE.
CLASS 3
SPECIAL TRAININGS
TRAINING OF PPE
INSPECTION TECHNICIANS
Training of persons qualified
for periodic inspection of personal protective equipment against
falls from heights according
to CSN EN 365 standard.
Training of persons qualified for periodic
inspection of personal protective equipment
against falls from heights according to CSN
EN 365 standard.
Target groups:
users, sellers, OHS technicians, supervisors
and instructors of emergency services of IRS,
methodologists, operators of rope parks,
operators of climbing walls and more.
Content:
The training is focused mainly on a practical introduction to PPE inspections, with the emphasis on a detailed inspection of PPE, cleaning of
PPE and proper completion of inspection reports.
Practical exam:
a complete inspection of PPE including an
entry in the inspection report.
After successful completion of the training the
inspection technician is authorized to inspect
personal protective equipment against falls of
all brands unless stated otherwise in the manufacturer's instructions.
Duration of training: 7 hours (1 day)
Validity of certificate: 24 months
SPECIAL TRAININGS
PRODUCT
TRAINING
Target groups:
PPE users, sellers, persons responsible
for selecting PPE for their employees
Theoretical part
(familiarization with the complete range
of SINGING ROCK products)
Practical part
(practical examples of use of SINGING ROCK
PPE in practice, opportunity to try on PPE
under the supervision of trainer)
Duration of training: 7 hours (1 day)
Validity: 24 months
TRAINING
CLIENT
Target objects of operation:
according to the client's needs
Theoretical part:
legislation in EU and CZ, risk analysis
This is a training tailored to the client's requirements and it can contain elements from
Classes 1, 2 and 3. Part of this training is a
comprehensive service including processing an
analysis of workplace risks, designing an OHS
system for safeguarding workers in the particular workplace according to current EU and
Czech legislation, a training devoted only to
evacuation techniques, etc. This training may
also be used by emergency services of IRS as
an additional training suited to their needs.
RETRAINING COURSE SPECIALIST FOR WORK AT HEIGHT
For workers and job seekers
who will carry out work at
height or periodic inspections
of PPE against falls from
heights according to CSN EN 365
in their occupation.
(accredited by the Ministry of Education)
Target objects of operation:
roofs, frame constructions, poles, ladders,
industrial halls (machines, moulds, loaders,
constructions), elevated surfaces, shelves,
scaffolding, stage constructions, cranes,
sewerage, chimneys, tall buildings, silos,
difficult access areas, etc.
Theoretical part:
EU and Czech legislation, control and inspection of PPE.
Practical part:
Introduction to PPE, using climbing techniques
for OHS securing and positioning on cable
railway constructions, OHS in the workplace,
knots, rope anchoring, ascent and descent
techniques on the rope, rescue from hanging
and more.
Duration of training: 41 + 7 hours (5 days instruction + 1 day exam)
Validity of certificate: 12 months
This training is a good preparation in the field
of OHS, PPE and for the IRATA Level I course.
IRATA
SINGING ROCK is certified
as IRATA training company.
SINGING ROCK is certified as IRATA training company.
The IRATA education structure divides trainings
into three technical levels:
SINGING ROCK is the first and so far the only
company in the Czech Republic to become
a member of the globally recognized association
IRATA.
– a rope access technician capable of performing
a specific range of rope access techniques.
IRATA – Industrial Rope Access Trade Association -– was founded in the UK in order to ensure
a safe working environment for workers at
height. In a quarter of century of its existence,
IRATA has become a leading expert in the field
of security in work at height, and in this field it
is the only global association with many member
organizations around the world.
Our newly opened IRATA courses therefore provide, in conjunction with out equipped certificated POLYGON, a unique opportunity to obtain
the best possible qualification for work at height
and above depth. After successful completion of
the training the participant receives an IRATA
certificate, which is valid around the world and
which is required by some foreign entities as the
only possible prerequisite to carry out work at
height.
This intensive five-day course is concluded by
a theoretical and mainly practical exam under
the supervision of an independent IRATA commissioner. In this mentally and physically challenging week, trainees will acquire a wide range
of access techniques used when working at
heights. An independent mastery of these is required to successfully pass the final exams. The
course is led by an experienced IRATA instructor,
whose individual approach reflects the trainees'
specific needs. In order to maintain the IRATA
standards, the course capacity is limited to eight
trainees.
IRATA
Level 1
Level 2
– an experienced rope access technician familiar
with Level 1 techniques as well as more
complex skills and rescue of the injured in rope
access.
Level 3
– a rope access expert qualified to supervise
the workplace during projects at height and
above depth. S/he is able to demonstrate skills
and knowledge required in Level 1, 2 and 3.
S/he has experience with the techniques and
related legislation. S/he has a comprehensive
knowledge of advanced rescue techniques.
Duration of training: 35 hours
(5 days including exam)
The validity of each certificate is 3 years.
POLYGON
PONIKLÁ
A training centre built in a picturesque valley of the Jizera river which offers a number of model situations for
work at height and above depth. POLYGON has a complete PPE equipment for safeguarding and operation of
persons working at height, which the participant can
borrow free of charge. In good weather, you can also
use the adjacent outdoor area for practising work on
power poles, tree climbing techniques or rescue from
a footbridge over the river. POLYGON is part of the
SINGING ROCK manufacturing factory and the trainees
can therefore look at the production or be present at
the product testing.
GPS coordinates:
N 50.665424, E 15.450692
or
N 50° 39' 55.53", E 15° 27' 2.49"
TECHNICAL PARAMETERS OF TRAINING POLYGON
• indoor training area (including the classroom): 240 m2
• max. height: 9.4 m inner area
equipment – indoors
equipment – outdoors
} multimedia classroom
} roof (variable angle of inclination)
3 } frame constructions
4 } silo, confined space, evacuation tripod
5 } rope access
6 } elevated platforms
7 } steel beams
8 } tree torso
9 } scaffolding
10 } telecommunication
frame constructions
} lattice mast – high voltage and transformer stations
} concrete pole – high voltage
} steel bridge over the Jizera river
} tall trees
1
2
11
} permanent
securing devices
} steel ladders
13 } test drop tower
12
TRAINING CENTRE: PONIKLÁ
POLYGON
KLADNO
The training centre is located in the former premises of
Poldi Kladno – Koněv. The former manufacturing building offers a real industrial environment to practise work
situation when working at heights. In addition to a large
number of different hanging ropes, ladders and structures, one can also find here a tree torso, power pole,
telecommunication masts with the Söll and Cabloc system, scaffolding, roofs and other simulations of environments typical for the most common work at height. The
hall is heated and includes a multimedia classroom for
the theoretical preparation. Next to the training POLYGON there is a newly built modern climbing wall with
pleasant background and a bar to have a drink.
equipment – indoors
} multimedia classroom
} roof
3 } frame construction
4 } telecommunication masts
5 } elevated platforms
6 } steel beams
7 } permanent securing devices
8 } rope access
9 } evacuation tripod
10 } rope park obstacle
11 } portal crane
12 } rope ladder
13 } tree torso
14 } scaffolding
15 } parapets
1
2
TRAINING CENTRE: KLADNO
GPS coordinates:
N 50.150338, E 14.11944
or
N 50°9'1.037", E 14°7'10.111"
TECHNICAL PARAMETERS OF TRAINING POLYGON
• indoor training area (including the classroom): 545 m2
• max. height: 17.5 m
PONIKLÁ KLADNO
CLASS 1
ROOFS AND CONSTRUCTIONS
CLASS 2
ROPE ACCESS
TREE CLIMBING
CLASS 3
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES
SPECIÁL
TRAININGS
ROPE PARKS
EVACUATION FROM CABLE RAILWAYS
TRAINING OF PPE INSPECTION TECHNICIANS
PRODUCT TRAINING
TRAINING CLIENT
RETRAINING COURSE
IRATA
name:
contact:
notes:
www.singingrock.com/polygon
CONTACT:
tel.: +420 481 585 007
Singing Rock
fax: +420 481 540 040
Poniklá 317
CZ-512 42 Poniklá
e-mail: [email protected]