in-person Course

Working at Height Awareness Course

From: £60.00 +VAT
1/2 Day
WAH

Introduction

“Working at height” covers any work which is at a level where there is risk of personal injury through falling, be it at, above, or even under, ground level. There is no minimum or maximum measurement when “working at height”.

This course is aimed at employees whose role, or part of their role, involves carrying out “work at height”. It helps businesses to comply with the Working at Height Regulations 2005 by providing employees with the necessary information they require.

Many construction workers have suffered a life changing injury as a result of a fall from height.
Work at Height is work at any height, above or below ground level, where a person could fall and be injured. For all work at height, training must be undertaken to prevent the risk of any fall that could cause injury.

This course can be completed at our training centre or we can deliver it onsite.

Who this course is for:

Must have good understanding of written and verbal English. Must be physically fit and in good health

Course aim:

To ensure employees have knowledge and understanding to recognise Working at Height and theor responsibilities to ensure thoer safety and that of everyone else affected by their work, actions or omissions.

What you'll learn:

Introduction to working at height
The dangers of working at height
The Work at Height Regulations 2005
Summary of the Duty Holder’s responsibilities
Employer’s responsibilities
The hierarchy of control
Avoiding work at height, wherever possible
Fall prevention, fall arrest, guard rails, minimising consequences
The need for work at height risk assessments, PPE, selection of appropriate access equipment
Maintaining 3 points of contact, as well as works of a short duration
Fragile roofs
Supply and maintenance of working at height equipment