Course Details

Working at Height

  • 4 - 6 Hours | 1 Day
  • 12 Units
  • E-Learning / Online
Overview
Syllabus

This working at height course delivers the skills to identify and mitigate the risks and work safely related to working at height. This course describes the legal duties of employers in working in the height sector and also highlights the responsibilities of employees in safe working. The course also deals with the control measures for safe working at height, assistance in choosing and using equipment for work at height and emergency procedures to be adhered to for the safety of all in the workplace.

Fall from height remains the biggest cause of major workplace fatalities and injuries. Hence, all involved in performing work at height activities, in any work environment must understand the significance of working safely and responsibly and mitigate the risk of falls.

Theoretical Content Syllabus

Module 1: Legal framework and employer/employee responsibilities
Module 2: Types and methods of fall protection
Module 3: Anchor points and systems
Module 4: Equipment selection, maintenance, pre-use checks, and inspection
Module 5: Fall factors and suspension intolerance
Module 6: Emergency planning and rescue procedures

 

Practical Content Syllabus

Module 1: Selection, fitting, and setup of personal fall protection equipment
Module 2: Use of mobile energy-absorbing and work positioning lanyards
Module 3: Installation and use of horizontal and vertical lifelines
Module 4: Work restraint, positioning, and fall arrest equipment application
Module 5: Hands-on practice on fall protection equipment setup and safe working techniques

Key Features

  • Online training
  • City & Guilds Assured
  • Approved by  CPD and RoSPA Qualifications
  • Downloadable and interactive study materials
  • Developed by industry experts
  • Matches requirements with the Work at Height Regulations 2005

Who is this for?

This course is optimal for anyone involved in working at height in any work environment, at or below ground level. This includes job roles:

  • Warehouse operative
  • Retail worker
  • Scaffolder
  • Construction worker
  • Roofer
  • Window cleaner
  • Gutter cleaner
  • Electrician
  • Engineer

Learning outcomes:

  • Describe the duties for working at height safely.
  • Identify hazards and risks related to working at height.
  • Major contributing factors to persons and objects falling from height.
  • Choose relevant measures to reduce the risks of working at height.

Course Details:

Course Name

Working at Height

Lesson Duration

4 - 6 Hours | 1 Day

Units

12

Language:

English

Certifications

Digital, Physical

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