Course overview
What this course covers
Understand how falls are prevented by avoiding work at height where possible, selecting suitable access equipment and planning rescue arrangements.
This course explains the key workplace risks linked with Working at Height Training and the controls normally used to manage them. Learners are guided through what to check, what to report and how this subject should be applied through local procedures, supervision and review.
Who Should Attend
Suitable for workers, supervisors, permit users, contractors and managers involved in activities where planning, competence, permits, rescue arrangements or close supervision may be required.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain why working at height training matters in a workplace setting
- Identify common hazards, unsafe conditions and warning signs linked with this topic
- Recognise suitable controls, checks and safe working arrangements
- Understand what should be reported, escalated or stopped when conditions are unsafe
- Know how records, supervision and review support ongoing control
Course Content
- Avoiding work at height
- Access equipment selection
- Edge protection
- Fragile surfaces
- Harness limitations
- Dropped objects
- Weather conditions
- Rescue planning
- Inspection and supervision
Course Application Focus
Learners should be able to apply the course information to everyday workplace checks, follow local procedures, recognise when controls are missing or failing, and raise concerns before harm occurs.
Legal / Regulatory Context
Relevant UK context may include the Work at Height Regulations 2005, Confined Spaces Regulations 1997, Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, LOLER 1998, PUWER 1998 and permit-to-work arrangements. The exact requirements depend on the task, site and level of risk.