Working at Height

Overview

Our working at height course has been created to encourage those who work at heights to do so safely. Falls from height are one of the biggest causes of workplace major injuries and fatalities, this is due to the lack of knowledge around working safely at height. Common causes are falls from ladders and through fragile roofs. Working at height means working in any place where, if there were no precautions in place, a person could fall a distance liable to cause personal injury. This course will teach you how to work at height safely and how you can ensure your colleagues are also working safely to avoid possible injuries.

Training contents:

• Introduction to the HSE brief guide
• Regulations apply to who?
• Complying with these Regulations?

Employers and those in control of any working at height activity must make sure work is properly planned, supervised and carried out by competent people. This includes using the right type of equipment for working at height.

• The ‘competent’ of a team member to work at height?
• Measures taken to help to protect people
• The most common causes of accidents when working at height
• What to consider when planning work at height?
• Selecting the right equipment for a job?
• The importance of good condition of equipment
• What must employees do?
• What must the architects and building designers do?

Delivery methodology:

• Presentation by tutor
• Case studies

Benefits perceived by attendees:

• Raising awareness and understanding of working at heights.

Intended for:

Maintenance staff, Engineers, Electrician, Painter and Decorators, and all skill or unskilled workforce.