Introduction:
The term work at height applies to a wide range of situations ranging from the obvious one like working on platforms, ladders, scaffolds or stages to working alongside deep trenches. This is because the crucial thing to understand about work at height is that it’s not how far you climb but how far you can fall. Falls doesn’t just mean people falling from heights.
Who the course is aimed at:
This course is aimed at anyone who undertakes work at height, or who employs people who regularly work at height. All working at height situations are covered by health and safety legislation. These regulations confer legal duties on employers and employees to assess, control and minimise risks and hazards from work at height
What does the course cover:
- Current legislation and the Work at Height Regulations 2005
- Assessing the risk
- Working safely
- Reducing and Controlling the risks
Training Outcomes:
- Awareness of current legislation relating to working at height
- Know what is required to work safely
- Recognise different types of access equipment and their use
- How to undertake a working at height risk assessment
Test and Certification:
At the end of the course you will be given a test of 20 multiple choice questions. The required pass rate is 85%.
You will be able to download and print (if required) a digital certificate on completion of the course.
Main course certificates last 3 years.
Accreditation:
All our courses have been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
Duration:
Main Course: Approximately 35 minutes (excluding time taken for the final exam).
Refresher Course: Approximately 20 minutes (excluding time taken for the final exam).
Entry Requirements:
There are no specific entry requirements for this course.