Work at Height
Work at Height
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PRIVATE COURSE OR
1 Year Access 
Intermediate
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2 hours, 30 minutes
Learning Outcome
- Ensure full compliance with The Work at Height Regulations 2005
- Identify the most common dangers and risks of working at height
- Understand employer’s responsibilities when providing work to be carried out at height
- Prevent the risk of legal action being taken due to poor training and compliance
- Know how to conduct a working at height risk assessment to evaluate the safety of a workplace
- Ensure your professional competence when working at height and that best practice is followed at all times
- Understand the personal protection equipment (PPE) required for working at height
- Know how to use different working at height equipment, from ladders to elevating platforms
Description
Falls from height are one of the most common causes of workplace accidents and injuries. According to HSE statistics, as many as 121 accidents involved working from height occur each day. The Work at Height course is designed to provide both employers and workers with the practical skills and knowledge to maintain a safe working environment for all.
In this course, you will learn up-to-date information of safety compliance procedures, taking you through The Work at Height Regulations 2005 and their key principles. You will learn about the different types of PPE, how to conduct a risk assessment and the use of working at height equipment.
Course Design
The course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no formal deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace.
You are taught through a combination of
- Video lessons
- Online study materials
Will I Receive a Certificate of Completion?
Upon successful completion, you will qualify for the UK and internationally-recognised certificate and you can choose to make your achievement formal by obtaining your PDF Certificate at a cost of £9 and Hardcopy Certificate for £15.
Why Study This Course
This course is ideal for professionals who are required to work from height and employers who are required to train staff on health and safety best practice. It is particularly suitable for those who work in the construction industry. To provide you with ease of access, this course is designed for both part-time and full-time students. You can become accredited in just 20/30 hours, with the freedom to study at your own pace.
Career Path
Once you have successfully completed the course, you will have the practical skills and knowledge to ensure full compliance when working at height or training others on how to work safely at height. Professions in this field include:
- Project Managers
- Site Supervisors
- Construction Workers
- Warehouse Operatives
Course Curriculum
| Work at Height | |||
| Module 1: Introducing Work at Height | |||
| Work at Height | 02:30:00 | ||
| Module 2: The Dangers of Work at Height | |||
| Module 3: The Work at Height Regulations | |||
| Module 4: Summary of Duty Holder's Responsibilities | |||
| Module 5: Employer's Responsibilities | |||
| Module 6: The Hierarchy of Control | |||
| Module 7: Avoiding Work at Height Wherever Possible | |||
| Module 8: Prevent Risk of Falls | |||
| Module 9: Minimise Consequences | |||
| Module 10: The Risk Assessment | |||
| Module 11: Course Summary | |||
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