SC-046

Working at Height Awareness Training

Introduction

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

Who will benefit?

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

Learning outcomes

On completing this course candidates will understand the need to:

• Properly plan and organise work at height
• Ensure that those working at height are competent
• Understand the need to carry out risk assessment
• Ensure that the correct equipment is selected
• Properly inspect and maintain equipment used for working at height
• Control the risk from fragile work surfaces

Entry Qualifications and Progression

There are no entry qualifications for this course. Following this course you might wish to consider the CIEH Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace.

Assessment

There is a short multi-choice test at the end of the course. Candidates are required to correctly answer 12 out of 20 questions in order to achieve a Working at Height Awareness Certificate.

Programme

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

Venue

Courses would be held at your premises. 

Duration

Half a day

We usually aim to start the course at 9am and finish by 12.30pm 

Price

Public Course: £39.95 + vat per person inclusive of all training material, certificates and tea/coffee

In Company Training

If you would prefer, we can arrange for training courses to be delivered on-site at your premises. 

To discuss your company's on-site training requirements either call us on 01684 297172 or email info@soteriasafety.co.uk for a free no obligation quote

To book a course, please click the "Find Course Dates" button to find a scheduled course, or call us on 01684 297172 or email info@soteriasafety.co.uk