Working at Heights online course develops the competence to work safely at height.
Working at Height is defined as ‘work in any place where a person could fall and injure themselves’.
Over the RIDDOR reporting period 2022/2023, 40 employees lost their lives due to falls from height. This accounts for 30% of all UK workplace fatalities.
It is essential that employers ensure staff are competent to work at height safety. This also a legal requirement (Working at Height Regulations 2005).
The Echo3 Working at Heights course provides comprehensive training on hazard identification, the proper use of equipment, and safety protocols. Understanding regulations and best practices significantly reduces the risk of accidents.
The online Echo3 Working at Heights training offers flexibility allowing learners to study at their own pace. This CPD Working at Height certification includes an emailed certificate.
UNIT 1 | INTRODUCTION
Firstly, we provide a definition of working at height and highlight the applicable legislation. Then we identify the hazards and mitigating factors to consider. For example, weather, ground conditions, task duration, height, surfaces, and equipment.
UNIT 2 | SAFEGUARDS
Secondly, we detail the various safeguards in place to reduce the risks associated with working at height. These safeguards start with the hierarchy of control. Where working at height cannot be avoided, we outline best practice such as the use of anchor points and personal fall protection equipment (PFPE).
UNIT 3 | EMERGENCY CONSIDERATIONS
It is important to know what to do in the event of an emergency before your work commences. In this third section we highlight emergency considerations that help to ensure safety in the workplace. This includes suspension trauma, reflow syndrome, the dos and don’ts of fall protection.
UNIT 4 | LADDER SAFETY
Many injuries are caused due to the misuse of ladders. In this unit we look at what you need to know to work safety with ladders, including placement, pre-use checks, when ladders are appropriate, maintenance and storage considerations.
UNIT 5 | QUIZ
At the end of the online Working at Heights training course there is a 20 question, multiple-choice quiz. If learners demonstrate their understanding of course content by achieving a minimum score of 80%, we’ll email them their completion certificate.
If learners score less than 80%, they can revisit any part of the course and retake the quiz until they are successful. A posted copy is available separately.
The Working at Heights certificate is valid for 3 years.
