Working at Height Awareness

If your job role involves you working at height and you would like to know the risks and legal implications involved when working at height, then this course is the one for you. The training will cover all heights, from step ladders to safety harnesses.

How long will this course take?

• This course is 4 hours and spread across 1 day.

Who needs this training?

• While this course is most popular amongst customers working in the construction industry, working at height regulations apply to any person working above ground.
• Whether you are on scaffolding or using a stepladder, this course is a must for you.

What are the main points covered?

• Understand the legislation for both employees and employers, learn how to reduce risk and implement control measures, how to use ladders/stepladders/scaffolding/etc, and much more.

How is it delivered?

• Courses are delivered in-house or online via webinar/e-learning for up to 12 people.
• We also hold open courses across the UK.

Outline 

• Introduction and explanation.

• The relevant legislation for both employees and employers.

• Reducing risk and implementing control measures.

• Ladders and stepladders.

• Edge protection.

• Scaffolding safety.

• Accessing towers and work platforms.

• Fall restraint and arrest.

• Risk assessment of site, task, equipment and personnel.

• Pre-use checks and inspections.

Who should take this course?

This course is a must for anyone who works at height in any place – including a place at or below ground level – where they are required to undertake training to prove that they are competent and safe in their work.