This course is essential under the 2005 Safety Health and Welfare Act and 2007 General Application Regulations which covers the working at height regulations (part 4 of the General Application Regulations) it states that all employees must be trained in the work they do which in this case is working at heights. This course is designed to fulfil this requirement.

Course Content:

• Legislation including the requirements of the working at heights regulations
• Risk assessment, and planning the work
• Selection and inspection of work equipment
• Fall prevention
• Harness use
• Platforms
• Roof work
• Fall protection
• Ladder usage and safety

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will be trained to work at heights safely. They will understand the legal requirements to carry out the work, how to select the correct equipment for their work and identify the dangers associated with the work.