Working at Height and the Safe Use of Fall Prevention Equipment

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In the UK, falls from height still account for one of the five main fatal accident types. This is for both national statistics and in particular, for the Construction sector. It’s important that all personnel considering working at height have received suitable and sufficient training and are able to plan their work with the required knowledge and attention to detail. This course covers the two main sections of the legal responsibilities; for employers and employees. For those working at height, this course provides you with the knowledge to identify and use the correct equipment, which should be used with respect to risks and hazards posed by the work and site environment.

This Working at Height course will provide you with the ability to assess potential risks and hazards, through risk assessments and, where appropriate, through dynamic risk assessments. It will also give you the ability to identify both actions and responsibilities, as well as individual limitations and when additional support and expertise may be required.

This course should be attended if you plan to work at height, to ensure you know how to plan the work competently and safely, keeping health and safety at the for front of your work.

Legal: HASWA etc Act 1974, Working at Height Regulations 2005, INDG 401 (REV2 1/14), Use of ladders and steps INDG 455, and Basic understanding of risks of working at height.

These additional pamphlets and regulations should provide you with the ability to gain a basic understanding of the risks of working at height. They will cover; risk assessments, judging your own competency and that of those around you, evolution of site set-up, roles and responsibilities associated with your job/task, the clients and contractors and choice of PPE and how to use it.