Work at Height – Construction

Work at Height – Construction

Overview

The training provides construction workers and supervisors with the essential knowledge to work safely at height and to comply with the Work at Height Regulations 2005. The course covers common hazards and the safe use of ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and fall prevention systems on construction sites.

Who is it for?

• Construction site workers

• Roofers

• Scaffolders

• Façade and cladding installers

• Tradespeople / construction specialists

• Managers and supervisors

Training Objectives

After completing the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand legal duties when working at height

• Identify high-risk situations on a construction site

• Correctly use ladders, scaffolding, MEWPs (mobile elevating work platforms), and work platforms

• Apply fall prevention and fall arrest systems

• Carry out inspections of access equipment

• Safely plan tasks performed at height

Assessment and Certification

• Online or classroom knowledge check

• Certificate valid for 3 years

Duration

• 2–4 hours (online)

• Half day (½ day) – classroom-based

Entry Requirements

• None