Description
Working at Height Awareness Training
Working at Height Awareness Training is a legal requirement designed to help reduce the risk of falls, which remain the leading cause of workplace fatalities. This course equips learners with the essential knowledge needed to work safely above ground level, whether in construction, maintenance, or other high‑risk environments.
Delivered online (eLearning), the training covers key topics such as risk assessment, the Work at Height Regulations 2005, equipment selection, and safe operating practices. Learners also explore ladder safety, scaffolding principles, and fall‑protection measures to prevent accidents.
By the end of the course, participants will understand how to identify hazards, use equipment correctly, and maintain a safe working environment for themselves and others.
Upon completing the course, you will receive a CPD‑accredited Working at Height Training certificate, confirming your knowledge of key safety principles, legal requirements, and best practices for working at height.
Course Information:
- Developed by professionals
- CPD Accredited
- 100% online, learn at your own time and pace
- Translates into over 100 different languages
- Instant certificate downloaded
- Average completion time of 45mins
- Easy to use interface.
- Progress tracker.
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Key Components of Working at Height Training
- Defining Working at Height: Learners explore what “working at height” truly means, the risks involved, and why safe practice is essential in preventing serious injuries and fatalities.
- Legislation: Participants gain an understanding of the legal duties placed on employers and employees under the Work at Height Regulations 2005, ensuring all work is properly planned, supervised, and carried out safely.
- PPE and Equipment Use: The course covers examples of work equipment, including harnesses, ladders, and scaffolding, helping learners understand when each type is appropriate and how to use and inspect them correctly.
- Ladder Safety: Learners develop the knowledge needed to use ladders safely, recognise unsafe practices, and reduce the risk of falls through correct positioning, inspection, and handling.
- Emergency Procedures: Training includes how to plan for rescue situations and respond effectively to emergencies, ensuring workers can act quickly and safely if an incident occurs.
Course Benefits
Working at height training provides essential skills to prevent falls and accidents, ensuring legal compliance with safety regulations such as the Work at Height Regulations 2005. Learners develop the ability to identify hazards, carry out risk assessments, use PPE correctly, including harnesses and lanyards, and follow safe rescue procedures.
These skills help reduce injuries, boost confidence, and improve overall productivity.
- Accident Prevention
Reduces the risk of falls and injuries by teaching workers how to identify, control, and avoid common hazards. - Legal Compliance
Ensures employers and employees meet statutory duties, helping organisations avoid fines, legal claims, and unsafe practices. - Enhanced Knowledge
Builds competence in selecting, inspecting, and safely using equipment such as ladders, scaffolding, and personal fall‑protection systems. - Improved Safety Culture
Promotes a proactive, responsible attitude toward safety by increasing awareness of risks and reinforcing best practice. - Increased Productivity & Confidence
Trained staff work more efficiently and confidently, reducing downtime and the likelihood of injury‑related absences. - Risk Mitigation
Teaches learners how to plan work effectively, apply the hierarchy of control, and manage specific risks such as fragile surfaces, adverse weather, or unstable access points.
Who is the course for?
This course is ideal for anyone whose role involves working at height or supporting those who do, including maintenance staff, construction workers, facilities teams, warehouse operatives, and supervisors. It’s also suitable for beginners who need awareness‑level training to understand risks, legislation, and safe working practices.
