Working At Height
About the course
Working at height requires careful planning, suitable equipment and an understanding of the risks involved. This course introduces delegates to the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and the measures used to prevent falls or reduce their consequences.
Delegates will explore different types of access equipment, equipment selection and risk assessment. The course also covers pre-use checks, harness fitting awareness, recognising defects and following the correct reporting procedures.
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for employees whose duties involve working where a fall could cause injury, including those who use ladders, access platforms or personal fall protection equipment.
Course content
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Work at Height Regulations 2005
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Identifying hazards and assessing risks
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Selecting suitable work equipment
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Ladders, stepladders and trestles
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Scaffold access
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Suspended cradles
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Power-operated working platforms
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Personal suspension equipment and harness systems
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Pre-use checks and personal equipment inspection
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Recognising, reporting and recording defects
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Theoretical assessment
What will delegates learn?
By the end of the course, delegates will have a better understanding of work at height hazards, relevant responsibilities and the factors involved in selecting equipment for a task.
They will understand the importance of checking equipment before use, fitting a harness correctly and reporting defects. The course provides general awareness of the equipment covered; further training may be needed for specific equipment or tasks.
Arrange training for your team
We can deliver Working at Height Awareness Training at your premises or on site. Tell us how many people need training, the tasks they carry out and the equipment they use, and we’ll discuss your requirements and provide a quotation.