Working at Heights

Who Should Attend:

Anyone who works at height in any place, including a place at or below ground level, is required to undertake training to prove that they are competent and safe in their work.

It is the employer’s duty to ensure that this training is provided: Regulation 5 of the Work at Height Regulations 2005 states that employers must ensure all employees engaged in any work at height activity must be competent to do so. This includes, but is not limited to, professions such as:

- Gutter cleaning
- Solar panel installation
- Putting up displays
- Minor roof work
- Shelf stacking
- Window cleaning
- Machine maintenance
- Excavations

Course Contents:

- Introduction and Legislation – the risks, legislation, employer and employee duties and the hierarchy of control measures.
- Risk Assessments – what is a risk assessment? Identifying hazards, deciding who may be harmed, evaluating risks, recording findings, reviewing and updating.
- Reducing and Controlling the Risks – risk reduction, fragile surfaces, vehicles, training and emergency procedures.
- Work at Height Equipment – tower scaffolds, mobile elevating work platforms and ladders.

Assessment:

All delegates are required to complete a multiple-choice end of course test.

Certification:

Upon successful completion, all delegates will receive a certificate in the post.

Duration:

Half Day