Working at Height Training

The Working at Height training course is designed to provide employees with the knowledge and practical understanding required to work safely at height while complying with current UK health and safety legislation. Whether employees regularly work on ladders, mobile access towers, scaffolding, MEWPs (Mobile Elevating Work Platforms), rooftops, or other elevated work areas, this course helps ensure they understand the hazards involved and how to minimise the risks.

The Working at Height Regulations 2005 require employers to avoid work at height wherever reasonably practicable. Where working at height cannot be avoided, employers must carry out suitable risk assessments, implement appropriate control measures, provide the correct access equipment, and ensure employees receive adequate information, instruction, and training.

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Falls from height remain the leading cause of fatal workplace accidents in the UK and are one of the most common causes of serious non-fatal injuries. Every year, thousands of workers are injured due to falls that could often have been prevented through proper planning, suitable equipment, and effective training. Employers have a legal duty to protect employees and anyone affected by their work by ensuring all work at height is properly planned, supervised, and carried out by competent persons.

This comprehensive Working at Height training course provides delegates with a clear understanding of their legal responsibilities and the practical measures required to reduce the risk of falls. Learners will develop the knowledge needed to identify hazards, assess risks, select suitable access equipment, and follow safe systems of work when undertaking tasks at height.

Throughout the course, delegates will explore the common causes of falls from height, including poor planning, incorrect equipment selection, inadequate supervision, fragile surfaces, unsafe working practices, and environmental conditions. They will also learn the hierarchy of control for working at height, ensuring they understand how risks should be eliminated or reduced before work begins.

The course covers the importance of carrying out suitable and sufficient risk assessments, planning work activities carefully, inspecting equipment before use, and understanding the limitations of different types of access equipment. Delegates will also gain an appreciation of emergency procedures, including what to do if an incident occurs and the importance of reporting unsafe conditions before work starts.

By completing this Working at Height training course, delegates will be able to contribute to safer working practices within their organisation while helping employers meet their legal responsibilities under the Working at Height Regulations 2005 and the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.

Entry requirements: Delegates must have good understanding of English.

What’s covered?

In this Working at Height training course, you will learn about a range of subjects are covered including:

• An introduction to the risks of working at height.
• The Work at Height Regulations 2005 – employer and employee responsibilities.
• Understanding risk assessments and identifying hazards.
• Who is at risk of harm?
• How to evaluate, record and review risks.
• Minimising risks.
• How to reduce the consequences of a fall.
• Personal protective equipment, using the correct work equipment.
• Working with fragile surfaces and vehicles.
• Inspection of work equipment.
• Emergency procedures & Rescue plans.

On successfully completing this course, you’ll receive a Davis Access Working at Height PDF certificate.

Is this the right course for me?

This Working at Height training course is for anyone working at height in any workplace to ensure they can work safely – above or below ground.

By the end of this Working at Height training course you will:

• Understand the key elements of the Work at Height Regulations 2005.
• Identify various tasks that are undertaken at height, along with their associated risks.
• Explain what happens to cause a person or object to fall from height.
• Define the control measures that should be put in place to limit risk.
• Understand how to use access and work at height equipment properly.
• Demonstrate safe methods of access to reduce the risk of falls.

Who Should Attend?

This Working at Height training course is suitable for anyone who carries out work above ground level, including:

• Construction workers
• Maintenance engineers
• Electricians
• Facilities management teams
• Warehouse and logistics personnel
• Roofing contractors
• Supervisors and site managers
• Anyone responsible for planning or supervising work at height

Course details

• Aimed at: Anyone working at height in any workplace should undertake this training to ensure they can work safely – at or below ground level.
• Duration: 0.5 day
• Maximum class size: 12
• Qualification length: 5 years
• On-site training available: Yes

Assessment details

The qualification is assessed through a theory assessment paper which the learner must successfully pass. Once completed the delegate will be awarded the Davis Access Working at Height training certificate.

More Than Training – Total Access Solutions from Davis Access

At Davis Access, we do far more than deliver professional Working at Height training. With over 30 years of industry experience, we provide a complete range of access platform solutions including access platform hire, Asbestos Training, CITB training, IPAF Training, PASMA training, MEWP servicing, LOLER inspections, repairs, refurbishment, and access platform sales throughout Bristol, South Wales and across the UK.

Whether you're a construction company, facilities management contractor, local authority, maintenance provider or industrial business, our experienced team can support every stage of your project. From ensuring your workforce is trained and compliant to supplying, maintaining and repairing access equipment, Davis Access offers a true one-stop solution for working safely at height.