Working At Height

Course Content

• The Work at Height Regulations 2005
• Other relevant legislation  (including: The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 & The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1998)
• Work at Height Risk Assessment
• Method Statements
• Safe Systems of work
• Collective Fall Protection
• Personal Fall Protection
• Other PPE and Fall Arrest Equipment
• Selection and Safe Use of Access Equipment
• Safety on Inclined or Flat Roofs
• Ladders, Stepladders and Trestles
• Safety Checklists and Documentation

The course is comprised of classroom-based theory training / exercises.

Course Objectives -

On successful completion of this course, candidates will be able to:

• Interpret the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and other relevant legislation
• Identify the hazards associated with working at height and the necessary precautions required
• Work safely with minimum risk of injury and/or damage to equipment and property, through the use of risk assessments and by developing and adhering to safe working practices and safe systems of work.