Understand the risks involved in tasks where a fall could cause injury. This introductory course explores planning, risk assessment and the hierarchy of controls, alongside equipment and surface hazards. It supports awareness of the precautions needed before work at height begins.
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Introduction to Working at Height
Understand the risks involved in tasks where a fall could cause injury.
Course highlights
- Recognising work at height
- Planning the work
- The hierarchy of controls
- Safe systems of work
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Course overview, learning outcomes and assessment
Course overview
What you will learn
01
Recognising work at height
Understand which tasks can count as working at height and why a possible fall needs to be considered before work starts.
02
Planning the work
Explore the importance of planning work at height and considering the task, hazards and required precautions in advance.
03
The hierarchy of controls
Learn the order in which controls should be considered when deciding how to reduce risks associated with a task.
04
Safe systems of work
Understand the purpose of safe working systems and why following agreed arrangements matters during work at height.
05
Selecting access equipment
Explore access equipment and the factors involved in choosing equipment suitable for the work being considered.
06
Preventive and protective equipment
Understand the distinction between equipment intended to prevent a fall and equipment intended to reduce its consequences.
07
Roofs and fragile surfaces
Recognise hazards associated with roofs and fragile surfaces and why these need particular attention during planning.
08
Openings, voids and holes
Identify fall risks associated with openings, voids and holes in the working environment.
09
Hazard spotting
Develop awareness of potential hazards in example situations and consider how changing conditions can affect safety.
10
Risk assessment and stopping work
Understand the role of risk assessment and recognise why work should stop when the necessary safety conditions are not met.
Who is this course for?
Employees and supervisors needing an introduction to working-at-height risks.
Course outcome
After successfully completing the required learning and assessment, the learner will receive the course outcome shown below.
- Certificate
- Downloadable Highfield completion certificate after successfully completing the course.
- Assessment
- Online assessment using multiple-choice questions.
- Course recognition
- Accredited by Highfield Qualifications.
Important information
Introductory knowledge training. Your role may require additional practical instruction, supervision and equipment-specific training before working at height.
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- Each learner receives individual access
- Immediate or scheduled start date