Working at height

What the course covers

1. Falls from height and the law

   Why falls are so serious, what counts as work at height, the duties under the Work at Height Regulations, and how to plan the work, including rescue.

   • Why falls from height matter
   • The Work at Height Regulations
   • Planning work at height and rescue

2. Ladders and stepladders

   When a ladder or stepladder is the right choice, how to check it before use, and how to use it safely.

   • When a ladder is the right choice
   • Checking a ladder before use
   • Using ladders and stepladders safely

3. Towers, scaffolds and MEWPs

   How mobile access towers, scaffolds and mobile elevating work platforms protect people at height, and the checks and rules for each.

   • Mobile access towers
   • Scaffolds
   • Mobile elevating work platforms

4. Roofs, fall protection and rescue

   Working on roofs and near fragile surfaces, choosing collective and personal fall protection, preventing falling objects, and rescuing people at height.

   • Roof work and fragile surfaces
   • Collective and personal fall protection
   • Falling objects, danger areas and rescue

Assessment and certificate

• A short quiz after each unit, with the reason for every answer.
• A final assessment of 20 questions; the pass mark is 70%.
• Pass it on a paid plan for a certificate of completion with a QR code anyone can check.

This is online awareness training, not an accredited qualification. It doesn't on its own show someone is competent for a task. Awareness course: practical training is needed before assembling or using access equipment such as towers, MEWPs and harnesses.