Working at Height Awareness

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this online Working at Height course, learners should know and understand the following:

• Defining working at height
• Understand what it means to work at height
• Legislation
• Be aware of and work in line with relevant legislation
• PPE
• Cite examples of work equipment and be aware of when use is appropriate
• Ladder safety
• Understand how to use ladders safely

Frequently asked questions

Ensuring the health and safety of staff is essential when working at height. Here are some of the most asked questions that are put to our specialists.

What is working at height?

Work at height is defined as work anywhere that somebody could fall a distance likely to injure them.

What is classed as working at height?

Falling from one level to a lower level is classified as a fall from height. Therefore, working at height involves work from above ground or floor level, including work where you could fall from an edge or fragile surface, and through an opening or hole in the floor.

Who needs working at heights training?

To comply with the Work at Height Regulations 2005, anyone working at height needs to be able to prove they can competently and safely work at height. Therefore, people working at height, as well as employers and people who control work at height, should complete a working at height course.

What are the most common causes of accidents when working at height?

High-risk work at height includes working on roofs, falls through or from a fragile roof which can be fatal. Parts or types of roof that may be fragile include: slates; tiles; roof lights; corroded metal sheets; glass; and rotted chipboard.

Delivery Methods

Our Working at Height Awareness training courses are available 24/7, anytime, anywhere. Perfect for staff with busy schedules or difficult shift patterns.

• Study when you want

• Track staff progress 

• Study anywhere you want on any device

Get Certified

Just follow these four simple steps, sit back, relax and let us do the hard work for you and your team.

1.Book A Course Book this Working at Height Awareness course by calling us or sending us a message.

2. Login Once everything has been booked, you will receive login details for you and your staff.

3. Complete Course Complete the Working at Height training course you purchased in the delivery method you chose.

4. Become Certified Great! Now you’re certified and can download the Working at Height Awareness certificate from the portal.

Great! Now that you’re certified, you can download the Working at Height Awareness certificate from the portal or request a certificate, and we will email it to you in PDF form.