Working at Height

Face to Face: Half-day course

Virtual Classroom: Spread over 2 sessions of 2½ hr duration

Raises awareness of safety considerations whilst working at height

Teaches how to ensure a safe working environment

Legislation, regulations, roles and responsibilities when working at height

The consequences of non-compliance

Safe working practices when working at height

How to reduce the risks from:Weather conditionsWorking environmentsOthers working at heightFalling objectsFragile surfaces

Importance of risk assessments

Rescue plan requirements

Selecting appropriate equipment

Identifying safety precautions when using equipment

Importance of Personal hygiene

Reporting procedures when equipment is faulty

35 People died in 2017/18 due to falls from height

There were also 43,000 non-fatal accidents due to falls from height

These resulted in 80 major injuries

And 230 over-3-day absences, costing employees and employers money

Even just a height of less than 2 meters can result in serious, or even fatal, injuries

The Work at Height Regulations 2005 require employers, and those in charge of any type of work at height activity to ensure that the work is properly planned, well supervised and carried out by competent people

Employees who do this course will learn to have a greater awareness of the risks involved in working at height, and on how to best manage those risks, ensuring the safety of all concerned