Working at Height Training Online

Our Working at Height Training course will provide the user with the knowledge required to safely work at height whether that be at home or in a workplace.

Falls from a height is one of the three most common causes of fatalities at work. A ‘height’ need not be above the ground; it could be depth, and falls in excavations or cellars can also be very serious.

• Ensures compliance with the Work at Height Regulations 2005
• Developed by health and safety professionals
• Accredited by CPD & Approved by RoSPA
• Approximate duration: 1.5 hour

This working at height training online explains the steps any ‘responsible person’ must undertake if their work schedule requires them, or others, under their control to work at height. This may involve ladders, step ladders or other devices. It is extremely important that correct planning is carried out, and risk assessments are completed before any work is undertaken. This is an important course for all who are responsible for work being carried out at height or for those who themselves work at height.

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Who is this Working at Height Training online for?

This online course is for anyone responsible for those who work at height, or those who themselves work at height. This knowledge is equally relevant to those who carry out DIY at home.

Employers must ensure all employees who conduct working at height activity of some are competent to do so, as stated in Regulation 5 of the Work at Height Regulations 2005.

Job roles that require this training may include but are not limited to:

• Gutter clearing.
• Installation of Solar panel
• Putting up displays
• Undertake roof work of small scale
• Shelf filler/stacking
• Window cleaning

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Course aim

The aim of this course is to give you the relevant level of knowledge and understanding required to work in a safe manner where tasks involve working at height.

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Course Content

This online course is made up of the following three modules

Introduction module This works as an introduction to the Working at Height course

• Working Responsibly - (Module 1)
  
  

  • Regulations and RIDDOR Reporting
  • Explaining ‘Working at Height’
  • Responsibilities
  • Considerations and Precautions
  • CDM Regulations 2015
  • The Duty Holder
  • Planning Work
  • Training
  • Safety Measures and Protective Equipment
  • Inspections
  • Dangers to Consider
  • Falling Objects
  • Site Security
• Hazards and Risks - (Module 2)
  
  

  • 5-steps risk assessment
  • Safe use of ladders and step ladders
  • Ladder Safety Checklist
  • Scaffolding safety
  • Guard rails
  • Fall arrest equipment
  • Safe use of lifting devices
  • MEWP’s (mobile elevating work platforms) safety
  • Regulations - PUWER and LOLER
  • HSE inspection checklist
  • MEWP training

View our working at height course overview for the full list of course content.

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Course duration

The average time required to complete the learning is approximately 1.5 hours, however the course is designed to go at the pace of the learner and can be completed in more time if needed.

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Assessment

The online assessment for the course consists of 30 multiple choice questions. In order to be successful, candidates must achieve a 75% (23) or above pass mark to obtain the certificate.

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Working at Height Training Certification

On successful completion of the online assessment, the candidate will be able to print/save their working at height certificate. In addition to this, an email is sent to the candidate containing a link to the certificate.

This is the simplest, most convenient way to achieve compliance. Also, a QR code has been added to the certificate, which can be scanned by a smartphone to establish the certificate’s validity.

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This e-learning course only provides awareness education. Face to face training would be needed in addition in order to complete the all round skills and knowledge to be able to carry this forward practically in your organisation.

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