Working at Height Training Course Online

Description

This Course at a Glance

The Work at Height Regulations 2000, requires all employers to ensure that all the employees are qualified, experienced and equipped to handle any task at a height. This Working at Heights Training Course is designed to equip you with the required knowledge and skills to help you assess the potential dangers of working at height. You will be able to understand your legal duties as both an employer and an employee to assess, control and minimise risks and hazards from work at height. This course also outlines the procedure of conducting effective risk assessments and provides a concise insight into the hierarchy of controls.

Working at height continues to be the biggest cause of death and severe injury in the UK workplace. Falls from height account for 35% of workplace fatalities with almost 25% resulting in death causing it to be the fifth leading cause of significant injuries at work, according to research conducted by the RIDDOR in 2020/21. The term 'work at height' refers to a variety of settings ranging from working on platforms, ladders, scaffolds, or stages to working alongside deep excavations and fragile surfaces that you could fall through.

The consequences of working at height are extremely severe and one way to avoid such accidents from occurring is to train your workers or employees to work safely at heights Varied job activities require different knowledge and skills, therefore making sure the correct people are working on the proper tasks is extremely crucial to comply with the approved safety standards at work. Aside from falling, there are other dangers to be aware of when working at heights which include contact with overhead electrical services, falling debris, and the possibility of a working platform collapsing or overturning.

Please note that this is merely an awareness course; if your job requires you to work at height, you will need further practical training. Get in touch with us to acquire your further practical training.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will know how to properly use equipment and safe access procedures to reduce or eliminate the risk of falling and respond quickly and efficiently if any dangers arise while working at a height.

This Working at Heights Training Course is aimed at:

Whether you are a builder, supervisor or manager responsible for planning, supervising or managing the safety of your workforce working at a height or an employee exposed to working at heights on a regular basis, this course will set you up with the appropriate skills and knowledge to conduct risk assessment procedures and adapt effective preventive and control measures that ensure safety while working at heights.

This Working at Heights Training Course assesses learners through multiple choice questions (MCQs). Upon successful completion of each module, learners must answer MCQs to step into the next module. Through the MCQs it is measured how much a learner could grasp from each section. In the assessment pass mark is 75%.

Module 1: Introducing Work at Height Module 2: The Dangers of Work at Height Module 3: The Work at Height Regulations Module 4: Summary of Duty Holder's Responsibilities Module 5: Employer's Responsibilities Module 6: The Hierarchy of Control Module 7: Avoiding Work at Height Wherever Possible Module 8: Prevent Risk of Falls Module 9: Minimise Consequences Module 10: The Risk Assessment Module 11: Course Summary

This course is accredited by continuing professional development (CPD). CPD UK is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations, and academic institutions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement.
CPD certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Many organisations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means, that by doing this course, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field.

On completion of this Working at Heights Training Course, you will be eligible to download CPD and IIRSM accredited free electronic certificate instantly. There is a minimal shipping charge applicable to get the hardcopy course completion certificate which is:

CPD is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations and academic intuitions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. CPD-certified certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world.

Although QLS courses are not subject to Ofqual regulation, they must adhere to an extremely high level that is set and regulated independently across the globe. A course that has been approved by the Quality Licence Scheme simply indicates that it has been examined and evaluated in terms of quality and fulfils the predetermined quality standards.

For CPD accredited PDF certificate it will take 24 hours, however for the hardcopy CPD certificate takes 5-7 business days and for the Quality License Scheme certificate it will take 7-9 business days.

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Yes, you can pay via instalments at checkout.

Our platform provides easy and comfortable access for all learners; all you need is a stable internet connection and a device such as a laptop, desktop PC, tablet, or mobile phone. The learning site is accessible 24/7, allowing you to take the course at your own pace while relaxing in the privacy of your home or workplace.

No, there is no age limit for online learning. Online learning is accessible to people of all ages and requires no age-specific criteria to pursue a course of interest. As opposed to degrees pursued at university, online courses are designed to break the barriers of age limitation that aim to limit the learner's ability to learn new things, diversify their skills, and expand their horizons.

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