Working at Height
E-Learning
20–30 min
From ladders to scaffolding guidance, there are many regulations in place to protect those working at heights – most notably in the construction sector. These regulations are designed to protect workers, and include providing sufficient training, increased safety precautions, and what the obligations and responsibilities of both employers and employees are when working at heights.
In the 5 year period between 2018/19 and 2022/23, falls from height were responsible for over a quarter of all workplace fatalities – an average of 35 fatal injuries a year. They were also responsible for 8% of non-fatal workplace injuries in 2022/23.
Working at Heights training will sufficiently educate your staff on the hazards and dangers of this type of work, reduce accidents and increase the overall safety of your workplace.
This Working at Heights online course aims to provide awareness and increased knowledge to employers and employees of the risks and hazards involved when working with ladders, scaffolding or other elevated surfaces.
This Working at Heights course includes legislation overview, risk assessment, and knowledge training on ladder types and how to use them safely.
Safesmart delivers Working at Heights training for your organisation through Smartlog – our comprehensive health & safety compliance software.
Course Content
The law – The Work at Height Regulations 2005 (WAHR) and Regulation 3 of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations.
The background of the regulations – Scope, risk planning/assessment, suitable equipment, and other precautions.
Defining ‘Working at Height’ – What the law says, the situations and sectors it regulates, and the other legal obligations Working at Heights training should fulfil.
Managing risk – Selecting the right equipment, ‘hierarchy of control’ (avoid, prevent, minimise), safe use of ladders, organisation, planning and competence.
Selecting a ladder – Pre-use checks & overall ladder safety, different types of ladders, and the safest procedure when operating a ladder.
This course contains test questions and issues a certificate upon completion.
