On 6 December, a comprehensive training course on safe working practices at height and first aid skills was held for FSK technical supervision engineers at the SPbGASU "Smart Labor" training site. The event combined theoretical classes, practical training, and the testing of a methodology for assessing the competence of construction workers.
Working at height is one of the most dangerous types of construction work. During the training, company specialists thoroughly covered safety systems, the correct selection of personal protective equipment, and practiced rescue and evacuation techniques from aerial work platforms, towers, and metal structures.
A separate section of the program was devoted to first aid. Participants deepened their knowledge in this important area, which will be useful not only on construction sites but also in everyday life.
The training was conducted by:
- "Providing first aid to victims" - Director of the Smart Labor training site Aleksandr Dmitriev;
- "Working at height" - instructor in safe methods for working at height Dmitry Klykov.
In addition to mastering practical skills, the training included an important scientific component: testing a methodology for assessing the competence of construction workers when working at height. This methodology is being developed by Nadezhda Batova, a senior lecturer at the Department of Technosphere Safety, as part of her dissertation for a PhD of Engineering Sciences degree.
The testing included three stages:
- entrance testing – assesses initial theoretical knowledge;
- final testing – assesses knowledge of occupational safety requirements after training;
- practical exam – confirms skills in completing practical tasks required for high-risk jobs.
The results of the practical examination will assess the professional suitability of specialists for working at height and the development of sustainable safety behavior patterns. The study data is still being processed, and the final scientific findings will be presented soon.
This event is a shining example of successful collaboration between the university and an industrial partner, where practical knowledge and applied skills are aimed at improving employee safety.
