Description

‘Working at height’ means to work in any place where, if precautions are not taken, a person can fall a measure of distance that could potentially lead to harm to themselves or those around them. This covers work at any height – from a short ladder to the platform of a cherry picker.

What topics are included in this Working at Height Online Course?

Topics include:

• Work at height regulations
• Avoid, Prevent, Minimise
• Rules in Practice
• Access Equipment
• Competency and choosing the right access equipment (including ladders, ropes, harnesses, and scaffolding)
• Risk Assessments
• Inspection of work equipment
• Ladder Safety
• Unsafe Environments
• Employee Duties

This course should be taken by all employees and employers who need to know about the health and safety issues involved in working at height. It is suitable for all organisations or companies with employees whose duties include working at height, and also for self-employed individuals and others who wish to increase their awareness of work at height safety precautions, regulations and responsibilities.

Jobs these professionals undertake can range from building construction, gutter clearing and window cleaning, to shelf stacking, putting up displays, and unloading vehicles, amongst many others.