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Working at Height: A Guide to Keeping Safe

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Study health and safety requirements of working at height, including the main hazards, equipment used, and risks involved.

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Working at Height: A Guide to Keeping Safe

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Duration: 30 mins

Retakes: Unlimited

Overview

The aim of this course is to help those working at height to do so safely and responsibly, following nationally recognised safe practice guidelines


Candidates will undertake an online multiple-choice assessment and will receive a certificate if successful (any certificates from an official awarding body are sent to you via email).

Course Syllabus

  • Introduction

    This short section sets the scene by describing the purpose and structure of the course.


  • What the Law says about Working at Height

    This section briefly covers the Act and Regulations that underpin working at height and sets out the duties and responsibilities of employers and employees.


  • Main Hazards Associated with Working at Height

    This Section covers the main hazards that are associated with working at height.


  • Equipment for Working at Height

    In this Section, we discuss various types of equipment that can be used to assist working at height. We also emphasise that all equipment provided for work at height must be suitable for the job and regularly inspected by a competent person to ensure it remains safe to use.


  • Assessing the Risks of Working at Height

    In this Section, we cover the ‘hierarchy of controls’ for managing risks for work at height and the purpose and methodology for assessing the risk of carrying out working at height activities.


Obtaining your certificate

You will need to pass a multiple-choice exam at the end of the course in order to gain your accreditation. Once passed, we will send your official certificate by email.

Working at Height: A Guide to Keeping Safe

Study health and safety requirements of working at height, including the main hazards, equipment used, and risks involved.

£27.50

+VAT

Buy now
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