The Working at Height Safety Awareness course covers essential information on managing and carrying out work at height, including the selection of appropriate access equipment, the hierarchy of risk controls, identification of danger areas and rescue requirements.

EduSkills Training - Working at Height Safety Awareness

The Work at Height Safety Awareness Training aims to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely perform tasks at elevated locations.

 
The primary objectives include:

  1. Develop a thorough understanding of the risks and safety measures associated with working at height.

  2. Acquire skills for assessing and mitigating risks related to tasks performed at elevated locations.

  3. Understand the proper selection and usage of PPE for work at height activities.

  4. Learn and implement emergency response procedures specific to incidents that may occur while working at height.

  5. Adhere to relevant regulations and standards governing work at height safety.

Course Outline:

  • What is meant by working at height
  • Common causes of work at height accidents
  • Risk factors associated with working at height
  • Legal duties of employers to protect workers and other people
  • Work at height risk assessment principles
  • The working at height hierarchy of controls with practical examples
  • Methods and safe use of access and working at height equipment
  • Ladder safety principles
  • A work at height strategy for maintenance work

Upon completion of Working on Height Safety Awareness training, participants will be able to develop:

  • Safety Consciousness: Develop a thorough understanding of the risks and safety measures associated with working at height.

  • Proactive Risk Assessment: Acquire skills for assessing and mitigating risks related to tasks performed at elevated locations.

  • Effective PPE Usage: Understand the proper selection and usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for work at height activities.

  • Emergency Response Proficiency: Learn and implement emergency response procedures specific to incidents that may occur while working at height.

  • Regulatory Adherence: Adhere to relevant regulations and standards governing work at height safety for legal compliance.

Duration

4 Hours

Assessment

Physical / Written

Modules

Single Module