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Course Summary
Height Safety Essentials is an online Working at Height awareness course designed to help learners understand the risks associated with working at height and the practical steps needed to prevent falls and injuries.
The course covers common working at height hazards, legal responsibilities, risk control measures and the safe use of access equipment, including ladders, scaffolding, mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs) and safety harnesses. Learners will gain practical knowledge that can be applied in a wide range of workplace environments.
Aligned with the Work at Height Regulations 2005, this course helps employees, contractors and supervisors understand how to carry out work at height safely, reduce risks and contribute to a safer working environment.
Course Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for this course. It is particularly suitable for anyone whose role involves working at height or supervising work at height activities.
Additional Information
Estimated completion time: 30 to 60 minutes, depending on prior knowledge and learning pace.
Key Benefits
- Understand the main causes of falls and injuries when working at height.
- Learn about employer and employee responsibilities under the Work at Height Regulations 2005.
- Identify common working at height hazards and appropriate control measures.
- Understand how to select the correct access equipment for different tasks.
- Learn the importance of equipment inspections and pre-use checks.
- Develop awareness of safe ladder use and good working practices. I
- mprove confidence when planning and carrying out work at height activities.
- Support workplace health and safety compliance through increased awareness.
Who Should Attend?
This course is suitable for anyone who carries out work at height or has responsibilities for planning, supervising or managing working at height activities.
It is particularly beneficial for employees who use ladders, scaffolding, MEWPs, access platforms or fall protection equipment as part of their role.
The course is also suitable for supervisors, managers, contractors, maintenance personnel and health and safety representatives who want to develop a better understanding of height safety risks and legal responsibilities.
Course Certification
GTG LMS Certificate
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