Working at Height
This course explains what work at height means under the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and how the legal hierarchy of avoid, prevent and minimise is applied in practice. You will learn how work is planned, how to choose and check suitable equipment, and how to manage fragile surfaces, openings, falling objects and rescue. It is awareness training and does not replace practical training, competence assessment or your employer's procedures.
- Modules
- 4
- Duration
- About 45 minutes
- Pass mark
- 80%
- Assessment
- 10 questions from a bank of 17
Learning outcomes
- ✓Explain what counts as work at height and the main duties in the Work at Height Regulations 2005.
- ✓Apply the hierarchy of avoiding work at height, preventing falls and minimising the distance and consequences of a fall.
- ✓Describe how work at height is planned, including competence, weather and rescue arrangements.
- ✓Recognise when scaffolds, mobile elevating work platforms, podium steps and ladders may be suitable.
- ✓Identify the risks from fragile surfaces, openings and falling objects and the controls used.
- ✓Carry out and report pre-use checks and know when to stop work and raise concerns.
Course contents
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Module 1: What Work at Height Means
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 2: Avoid, Prevent, Minimise: Planning the Work
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 3 practice questions
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Module 3: Choosing and Checking Equipment
Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 4: Fragile Surfaces, Openings and Falling Objects
Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Final assessment & certificate