There are 3 different types of certification we offer for Safe Working at Height

Our own BTS certification

NPORS Accredited

PASMA Accredited

Each course is roughly 3.5 hours long, and can be combined with other half day training, for example, Harness & Fall Arrest.

The course covers the legal responsibilities of employers and employees, risk assessment principles, selection of suitable access equipment and safe working practices to help reduce the risk of falls and related accidents.

Delegates will gain an understanding of:

• What constitutes working at height
• Relevant health and safety legislation and responsibilities
• Common hazards associated with working at height
• Planning and risk assessing work at height activities
• The hierarchy of controls for working at height
• Selection and safe use of access equipment
• Ladder and step ladder safety principles
• Inspection of equipment before use
• Preventing falls and falling objects
• Emergency procedures and rescue considerations
• Good workplace practices for working at height

Course Overview
Work at height means work in any place where, if precautions were not taken, a person could fall a distance liable to cause personal injury. You are working at height if you:
• work above ground/floor level
• could fall from an edge, through an opening or fragile surface or
• could fall from ground level into an opening in a floor or a hole in the ground

Work at height does not include a slip or a trip on the level, as a fall from height has to involve a fall from one level to a lower level, nor does it include walking up and down a permanent staircase in a building.

Who should attend
Those who are required to Work at Height, or need to have an understanding of the risks when working at height. This Working at Height training course helps you to comply with the Work at Height Regulations 2005 by providing employers and employees with the necessary information needed to be able to successfully deal with working at height risks and control measures.

Assessment of Training
• Multiple-choice questions at the end of the theory session.

Pre training requirements
There are no pre requisite requirements for this course, however a good understanding of English is beneficial. This is a classroom course only, no practical training is given.

Course Dates
Courses are usually scheduled when requested, but we do run open courses on occasion. To find our more or to make a booking, please contact us.