The aim of this course is to raise awareness of the risks from working at height so that you understand more about your responsibilities and how to carry out your job role safely.
Overview
Falls from height are one of the most common causes of injury at work. They can result in serious injuries and fatalities to people at work and others passing by, including those carrying out construction and maintenance as well as members of the public. Therefore, it’s important that anyone carrying out work at height activities understands how to work safely and responsibly and in accordance with the law.
This Working at Height training course helps you to comply with the Work at Height Regulations 2005 by providing employers and employees with the necessary information needed to be able to successfully deal with working at height risks and control measures. This includes an understanding of how to undertake a working at height risk assessment to effectively control and manage risks, how to use access equipment safely and how to ensure that employees can reduce their risk of falls from height.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be aware of:
- Why they need to know about working at height
- The main laws governing work at height
- The key hazards and risks associated with work at height
- The main ways to eliminate and reduce the risks while working at height
- The main considerations when using access equipment
