Working at Height Training Course

The Work at Height Regulations 2005 is a set of laws in place to prevent death and injury caused by falls when an individual is working at height, and applies to all industries and tasks that carry a risk of injury or death from falling. As an employer with staff who work from heights, these regulations apply to you. Equip your staff with the knowledge and confidence to work safely at height, ensure your compliance with relevant legislation and minimise the associated risks.

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The Work at Height Regulations 2005 were designed to minimise the risk of people getting hurt when their job entails working in an environment where there is a risk of injury or death from falling. If you employ anyone whose job involves working from height at any time, this legislation applies to you. Training for working at height will teach your employees how to properly use equipment to maximise safety.

According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), falling from a height is the number one cause of work-related fatalities in Great Britain, responsible for 50 deaths in the year 2023/24, representing a sharp increase year-on-year. With fall-related fatalities on the rise, it’s more important than ever to ensure staff do not become complacent and always adhere to their responsibilities when going about their work.

This online Working at Heights Awareness training course covers what workers need to be aware of and work in line with all relevant legislation, when to appropriately use work equipment, and how to use ladders safely to reduce the risk of falls from heights. Upon successful completion, learners will gain a Working at Heights Awareness certificate.

Duration Depending on the delivery method, it takes between 1-2 hours to complete this Working at Height training course and gain your certificate.

Entry & Level There are no barriers to entry on this Working at Heights course. This is an awareness course, suitable for all.

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On completion of this online Working at Height training course, you can either download your certificate or access it later online.

Accreditations This Working at Heights course is CPD accredited. It meets accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

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Working at Height Awareness learning outcomes

On completion of this online Working at Height course, learners should know and understand the following:

Defining working at height

Understand what it means to work at height, the associated risks and the importance of doing so safely.
Legislation

Be aware of, understand and work in line with relevant legislation.
PPE
Cite examples of work equipment and know when the use of each is appropriate.
Ladder safety

Understand how to use ladders safely and to prevent the risk of falls.

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Frequently asked questions

Understanding risks and how to prevent them is essential when working at height – as an employer, it’s your responsibility to ensure your staff receive the training required. Here are some of our most asked questions regarding working at height.

What is meant by ‘working at height’? Work at height is defined as work anywhere that somebody could fall a distance that has the potential to result in injury or death.

What is classed as working at height?

Working at height includes any risk that involves falling from a distance. This includes:

Work above ground level – such as on ladders, scaffolding, roofs or elevated platforms
Any work with a risk of falling from an edge, opening or fragile surface – such as unprotected edges, open windows or on weak materials
Work below ground level with a risk of falling – such as in pits or trenches

Who needs working at heights training?

To comply with the Work at Height Regulations 2005, anyone whose job involves any aspect of working at height needs to be able to prove they can competently and safely work at height. Therefore, people working at height, as well as employers and people who control work at height, should complete a working at height course.

What are is the most common causes of accidents when working at height? The most common cause of accidents involving work at height is working on roofs. Falls through or from a fragile roof can be fatal. Parts or types of roof that may be fragile include: slates, tiles, roof lights, corroded metal sheets, glass and rotted chipboard.

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