Working at Heights Awareness

Who is the Working at Heights Awareness Training for?

All those required to work at height or supervise working at height as part of their job, should attend this training. This includes people who work on ladders, scaffolding, roofs, or any other elevated surface or structure. It is important to have the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent falls when working at heights, ensure proper use of equipment, and understand the risks and hazards associated with working at heights. In addition, employers have a duty to provide appropriate training and supervision to employees who work at height to ensure their safety and prevent accidents.

Employers Responsibility

Working at Heights legislation 2005 places certain responsibilities on employers. The primary objective of this legislation is to eliminate work at height where possible and where it is not possible, to ensure that all work at height is performed safely and equipment has been appropriately selected to work at height.

The safe working at heights training is offered on open courses or for groups on your site. So call us today

What will delegates get from the course?

Delegates will learn how prevent accidents, and if an accident were to occur, how to complete accident reports and prevent such accidents happening again. They will also be able to correctly use a fall arrest harness, and all the appropriate equipment.

What will employers get from the course?

Employee’s with a better understanding of the risks involved with working at height.

Course Content

• Health & Safety Legislation, Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, Workplace
• Regulations 1992 & Management of Health 7 Safety at Work Regulations 1998
• RIDOR, CDM, PUWER, CHSWR, LOLER, WAHR
• Duties of employers, self employed and employees
• Avoiding risk from working at height
• Risk assessments for working at height
• Case studies and accident statistics
• Safe use of harness in relation to client activity and using a harness off portable buildings
• Basic rules of PPE at height
• Inspection, maintenance and record keeping

Other courses related to working at height

At Project Skills Solutions we offer a range of courses relating to working at heights depending on your needs.

• Safety Harness Training
• PASMA Towers for Users

Can't see what you need? Give our team a call on 08000213263 to discuss how we can help you.

A working at heights awareness course will cover a range of topics related to working safely at height. Some of the topics that may be covered include:

• Understanding the risks and hazards associated with working at height: This topic covers the various risks and hazards associated with working at height, such as falls from height, slips, trips, and falls on the same level, falling objects, electrical hazards, and more. Delegates will learn how to identify potential hazards and how to take steps to mitigate or eliminate them.
• The importance of risk assessments and safety procedures: conducting thorough risk assessments before starting work at height, and the use of safety procedures to reduce the risk of accidents. Delegates will learn about hierarchy of controls for managing risks, such as eliminating hazards, using collective protective measures, and providing PPE.
• Proper use and inspection of personal protective equipment (PPE): fitting, and inspection of PPE such as harnesses, lanyards, and other fall protection equipment. Participants will learn how to identify different types of PPE and their intended use, and how to inspect, maintain and store PPE.
• Inspection and maintenance of equipment: inspection and maintenance of equipment such as ladders, scaffolding, and platforms to ensure they are safe to use. Participants will learn about the importance of inspecting equipment before use, how to identify defects, and how to report them to the appropriate person.
• Safe access and egress to and from elevated work areas: This topic covers the different methods of accessing and egressing elevated work areas, such as staircases, fixed ladders, scaffolding, and more. Delegates will learn how to safely access and egress elevated work areas, and how to ensure they are stable and secure before use.
• Techniques for working safely on roofs and other elevated surfaces: specific hazards associated with working on roofs and other elevated surfaces, and techniques for working safely in these environments. Delegates will learn about the importance of fall protection, how to use roof ladders and crawl boards, and how to identify and avoid fragile surfaces.
• Emergency procedures and rescue planning: emergency procedures and rescue planning in the event of an accident or emergency. Participants will learn about the importance of having an emergency plan in place, how to use rescue equipment such as evacuation chairs, and how to safely rescue a colleague in the event of an accident.
• Legal requirements and regulations relating to working at height: This topic covers the legal requirements and regulations related to working at height, including the Work at Height Regulations 2005 in the UK. Participants will learn about their responsibilities as employers or employees, and the consequences of failing to comply with legal requirements.

On receiving payment for your Working at Heights Awareness course, an email with your ‘course joining instructions’ is sent to you.
This document includes the following details:

• Your chosen course date
• Course start time at your chosen venue
• Address of your chosen venue, including a map screenshot
• Details of what to do if you need any special requirements to complete the course

You need to bring photographic ID, such as a driving licence or passport with you.

Lunch is not included, so please provide your own.

Equipment

You will take part in practical exercises on your course and will need the below a list of equipment to participate:

• Safety Equipment PPE
• Fluorescent Waistcoat/Jacket
• Overalls/Work Clothes
• Gloves
• Safety Boots
• Waterproof Clothing
• Ear Defenders
• Goggles
• Hard Hat

Assessment

The course includes a theory assessment, on successful completion of this assessment you will be issued your certificate.

Certification

Your certificate is valid for 3 years.

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Training a group of your staff together allows us to tailor the course directly to your company and to your goals; we take care of everything and can fit training around your schedule.
Your staff can also learn in an environment that they will be operating in.

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• Save over £300
• Train with your colleagues
• Train at a time and date that suits you
• Flexible content targeted towards your organisation
• Delegates experience applying skills in a familiar environment
• No travel costs for staff
• Confidentiality – company examples can be used during training