Elevate your knowledge of working safely at heights
 
Falls from a height are among the most common workplace accidents to occur across multiple sectors and are one of the most frequent causes of accidental death and major injuries.
 
This online training course is the ideal introduction to the subject of Working at Height; packed with current information, from planning and employing safe systems of work and the use of access equipment  to the hazards and risks of working at height.
 
Areas covered
What is working at height
Planning work at height
The work at height hierarchy of control
Hierarchy activity
Safe systems for working at height
Equipment for working at height
Protective/preventative equipment
Equipment selection activity
Rooftops and fragile surfaces
Voids and holes
Situational awareness
Hazard spotting exercise
Risk assessments
Knowing when  to cease work
Summary and assessment
 
Who the course is aimed at
This online training course is suitable for all employees, particularly new starter inductions, where a basic understanding of working at height is required. 
 
Key details
Duration : 40 - 90 minutes
Assessment : Multiple choice questions
Certificated : Yes, via a Highfield Completion Certificate
Accreditation : The Highfield Online Training eLearning programme is accredited by Highfield