Working at Height

Who Should Attend

This training will be of benefit to managers, supervisors and employees who plan, organise, supervise or conduct working at height activities.

The Working at Height Regulations 2005 came into force on the 6th April 2005.  The regulations apply to all work where there is a risk of a fall which is liable to cause injury and place specific duties on employers, self employed and any person that controls work of others.

What's Covered

• • Understanding legislation
  • Identifying working at height activities
  • Cause of accidents
  • Responsibilities of employers and employees
  • Working at height safely
  • Risk assessments
  • Access equipment Personal Protective Equipment
  • Control of contractors

What You Will Learn

By the end of the course candidates will:

• • Be able to properly plan and organise work at height
  • Understand how to ensure that those working at height are competent
  • Understand the need to carry out risk assessments
  • Be able to ensure that the correct work equipment is selected
  • Be able to properly inspect and maintain equipment used for working at height
  • Be able to control the risk from fragile work surfaces

 Training Options

• • In-Company

For further information about how this training course can benefit you and your staff, please give us a call on 01452 898180