Working At Heights

Who is this course for?

Managers, supervisors and operatives working at heights.

Course objectives

• Be aware of accidents that happen while working at heights.
• Relate the general requirements of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 to their own work activities.
• Gain a greater understanding of regulations and guidance relating to working at heights.
• Be aware of varied means of access to working at heights.
• Carry out a risk assessment relating to working at heights.
• Plan further specific work based training to ensure safe systems of work.

Duration/ format

• 1 day

Course content

• Working at heights
• General legal requirements
• The Work at Height Regulations
• Means of access – specifications and guidance
• Risk assessments
• Action plan
• Practical