
Working at Heights
Duration:
1 Day
Course Code:
WH004
Who's it for:
Working at Heights & Safe Use of Ladders
Any delegate involved in the planning, supervision or working at height.
Aims and benefits:
To give the delegate training in the safe operation of both working at
heights and the safe use of ladders [being an integral part of working at
height.]
Course Content:
- Legal duties imposed by the Work at Height Regulations 2005
- The Risk Assessment process
- The hierarchy of measures [Avoidance / Safe places of work / Work
- equipment]
- Practical demonstration of some common equipment used while working at
- heights [ex. MEWPS]
- Review of fatalities in the workplace
- Inspecting & maintaining work equipment
- Requirements for work platforms
- Safe operation of ladders / identifying hazards
Training Methods:
- Practical Aspect
- Classroom/Tutorials
Methods of Assessment:
- Practical Test
- Written Test
- In House Certification upon successful completion of course
Where Next?:
- NPORS Accreditation also available subject to training and testing
- ITSSAR Accreditation also available subject to training and testing

