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Why is Working at Heights Training necessary?
Work at Height Regulations 2005 plus the Work at Height (amendment) regulations 2007 place a duty on employers, managers, self employed people, and anyone who has control over others in the workplace. The regulations apply to all work at height where there is a risk of a fall liable to cause personal injury.
Our Working At Height training course will help your organisation be compliant with these Work at Height Regulations. It will encourage staff to consider the risks associated with working at height, plan ahead using risk assessments and follow safe procedures while undertaking work.
Course Aim
To ensure attendees have the knowledge to assess their workplace along with the work to be done and implement appropriate precautions. They will understand the differences between preventatives, protective, collective and personal control measures . They will be given information on how to make best use of protective equipment.
Typical Working at Height Course Content
• Overview of working at height regulations
• Overview of other relevant safety laws
• Employees safety duties and responsibilities
• Risk assessment of hazards associated with height
• PUWER (Provision and use of work equipment regulations)
• PPE regulations (Personal Protective Equipment)
• Working locations and conditions
• Access equipment and ladder safety
• Mobile Elevated work platforms
• Confined spaces
• Safe systems of work
Let us help you stay WAH regulation compliant – contact us now
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