Working at Height Training
Working at Height Training helps employees to understand the risks of working at height and prevent accidents by following best practices. This online course covers an employer’s and employee’s legal responsibilities to protect people’s safety.
Falls from height are the most common cause of fatal injuries at work, accounting for 40% of deaths at work in 2022/23. Providing working at height training is essential to protect people’s safety, particularly when employees use stepladders, ladders, and scaffolding.
Developed by qualified and experienced health, safety professionals, this high-quality training solution supports your organisation to comply with the Work at Height Regulations 2005.
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Working at Height eLearning Course
Our Working at Height eLearning course highlights the risks involved with working at height and how to follow safety procedures.
£25
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What are the benefits of Working at Height training?
- Follows the requirements of Work at Height Regulations 2005 and the Health and Safety Executive’s guidance, Safe use of Ladders and Step Ladders – An employers guide IND(G) 402 and The Work at Height Regulations – A Brief Guide’ AND(G) 401.
- Created by highly qualified, experienced health and safety consultants.
- IOSH Approved, CPD Certified and SCORM Compliant training.
- Online course can be completed at the employee’s own pace.
- Interactive training to keep participants engaged throughout.
- Multiple choice quizzes so participants can check their understanding as they go.
- Summaries at the end of each section to enhance understanding.
- No previous experience required.
Who should take this course?
Employees who work at height or plan to work at height and those who supervise them.
Course duration
Working at height training takes approximately 25 – 30 minutes to complete.
Course accreditations
Our accreditations mean you can be confident that we deliver high-quality, effective eLearning that forms part of a professional development programme.
We pride ourselves on our extensive certification and accreditation. We’re CPD Certified and this course is SCORM compliant which means it can be integrated as part of your existing LMS or used as part of our SHINE learning management system.
Learn more about our health and safety accreditations.
Working at Height FAQs
Is this training necessary for employees who only occasionally work at height?
Yes, even occasional work at height poses significant risks. The Work at Height Regulations 2005 apply to all work where there is a risk of falling. Providing training ensures that employees understand the risks and follow safe practices, no matter how often they work at height.
How does this training help us meet legal requirements?
The course is designed to comply with the Work at Height Regulations 2005, helping your organisation meet its legal obligations to provide adequate training. It covers employer and employee responsibilities, risk assessments, and safe equipment use, ensuring compliance with the law.
What kind of support can I expect if I encounter issues with the course?
We offer full technical support to ensure a smooth experience, whether you’re using our SHINE platform or integrating the course into your LMS. Additionally, our customer support team is available to answer any questions related to course content or compliance.
What happens if someone fails the course assessment?
Participants who don’t pass the assessment on their first attempt can review the course material and retake the assessment. The course is designed to support learning, with interactive elements and quizzes to reinforce understanding throughout.
Can I monitor employee progress throughout the training?
Yes, if using the SHINE platform, you can track employees’ progress, view completion rates, and download certificates for compliance records.
Is online training as effective as hands-on training for working at height?
While hands-on experience is vital for practical skills, this course equips employees with the theoretical knowledge needed to recognise risks and follow best practices, which complements practical, on-site training.
How often should employees refresh their working at height training?
It is recommended to refresh working at height training every 1-3 years or whenever there are significant changes to equipment, working environments, or legal requirements. Regular refreshers help ensure employees remain up to date with best practices.
Is there a discount if I need to train a large team?
Yes, we offer volume discounts for businesses that need to train multiple employees. Please contact us to discuss your requirements, and we can provide pricing based on your team size.
How quickly can this training be rolled out to my team?
Once purchased, the course can be accessed immediately through our SHINE platform or integrated into your existing LMS, allowing employees to begin training right away.
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Course aims
The course is designed to promote a workplace culture within that encourages everyone to consider the risks associated with working at height and follow safe procedures.
By the end of the course employees will be able to:
- Understand an employer’s and employee’s responsibilities when working at height.
- Identify common hazards when working at height.
- Recognise what measures to implement to control risks when working at height.
- Undertake visual inspections of equipment and workplaces.
- Recognise the limitations of various work equipment.
Course Overview
1. Regulations
An employer’s and employee’s responsibilities, considering the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and health and safety legislation.
2. What is working at height?
Definition of working from height with examples of equipment and activities.
Why following safe systems of work is vital considering accident statistics and the danger to life. Where and how accidents occur, with examples of high-risk tasks.
3. Avoiding
When to avoid working at height and what equipment can be used when working at height cannot be avoided.
How to reduce risk with the prevention of falls hierarchy.
4. Risk Assessment
Who should be involved in a risk assessment. What a risk assessment should cover and how to ensure it is effective. The importance of keeping records.
5. Pre-working at height assessment
What types of hazards should be considered in a pre-working at height risk assessment. How to select appropriate control measures.
6. Ladders
Types of falls from ladders, different types of ladders, the correct use of ladders and the importance of following British Standards.
7. Scaffolding
Types of scaffolding and the safety points to consider. Who is qualified to erect and check scaffolding and when it should be checked.
8. Mobile elevated work platforms
Types of mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs) and an employer’s duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Provision of Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER). What to consider to make sure MEWPs are used safely.
Assessment
At the end of the work at height course there are 10 multiple choice questions to answer, and the pass mark is 80%.
Certificate
You will receive a working at heights certificate on successful completion of the course which is downloadable as a PDF file.
Course screenshots
Fully interactive. Clear and simple. Created by experts.
How is it delivered?
Work at height training is delivered online or through a computer network to each trainee at their desktop, laptop or mobile device.
We can also provide the course to be integrated into a SCORM compliant LMS.
Training can be completed at the employee’s own pace by “bookmarking” and recording progress and returning to the training later.
SHINE – compliance record keeping
The Praxis42 Digital Platform SHINE is our advanced eLearning management system and helps organisations deliver effective online learning for their employees.
A cost-effective tool for compliance record-keeping, SHINE allows you to view and manage employee training records easily. Individual training certificates can be printed as proof of compliance for audits or visits from enforcing agencies.
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