Workplace
Course Overview
The working at heights awareness course covers:
- Understand and manage risks associated with working at height to ensure safe practices
- Learn about the legal responsibilities of employers and those in control of work at height
- Understand the duties placed on employees for maintaining safe working conditions
- Explore control measures for safe work at height, with guidance on selecting and using various equipment
- Gain knowledge on erecting and using a range of work at height equipment correctly
- Learn to follow emergency procedures to ensure maximum safety for everyone in the workplace
How Long Will The Course Take?
The course is available as a half-day or one-day course.
Certification
Delegates are awarded the Ligtas Certificate in working at heights awareness.
Who Is The Course For?
The working at height course is designed for anybody whose role involves working at height in any place, including at or below ground level.
Choose Your Learning Path
Online Learning
Designed for flexibility, the online option lets you learn at your own pace from the comfort of your home or office. With access to rich digital resources, interactive modules, and virtual support, online learning is perfect for those balancing work, study, and personal commitments.
Classroom Learning
Immerse yourself in an interactive, face-to-face learning experience. The classroom option provides the perfect opportunity to engage directly with expert instructors, participate in group discussions, and benefit from hands-on practical exercises. Ideal for those who value real-time feedback and a structured learning environment.
Virtual Training
The live classroom courses on Microsoft Teams offer the advantages of in-person training, allowing learners to engage with content and peers. Ligtas Virtual Training combines eLearning flexibility with tutor support through online sessions. Access course materials and interactive activities on the Ligtas LMS at your convenience, supplemented by scheduled virtual classroom sessions for a traditional training experience online.
Introducing Tailored In-Company Courses
If your organisation requires health and safety training for a number of delegates, in-company training may be the perfect solution.
In addition to this course, we offer the ability to tailor them precisely to your specific requirements, notably, the integration of your health and safety documents, prevailing initiatives, policies, and procedures. In doing so, we ensure that the training remains not only relevant but also aligned with your company’s ethos.
We can also use relevant examples and case studies from your organisation or sector, and our tailored course materials can also be branded with your company logo etc.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the working at heights awareness course, employees will:
- Understand the dangers of working at height
- Become aware of the risk assessment process when using access equipment
- Recognise the importance of planning when working at height and accessing equipment
- Recognise the importance of inspection and maintenance of access equipment
- Gain an appreciation that working at height is not solely a construction activity but can be at any height where there is a potential for injury
Benefits To The Organisation
According to the Health and Safety Executive, workplace injuries and ill-health cost UK businesses around £18.8bn in 2019/20.
To go home safely at the end of the working day is a right, not a privilege.
As members of your team successfully complete the course, they will become an invaluable resource to you. The knowledge and skills gained will have a tangible impact on the work environment, effectively enhancing occupational health and safety.
They will play a pivotal role in ensuring your adherence to legal requirements and industry best practices, mitigating the substantial financial ramifications of accidents and health-related issues.
It can help to:
- Boost employee wellbeing
- Minimise workplace injuries and illness
- Demonstrate your commitment to health and safety, which can help win business
- Strengthen your health and safety culture
- Ensure your organisation has valuable in-house health and safety expertise
Important Information For Learners
Once an online course has been accessed, it is important to note that there can be no deferrals or cancellations.
Please inform us of any access needs or reasonable adjustments which may be required during training/assessment.
If a learner wishes to complain about their course, details of the Ligtas complaints procedure can be found here.
Booking Terms & Conditions
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If you would like to book a session with one of our trainers to explain our terms and conditions, please contact us at 02922 800 000 or enquiries@ligtas.co.uk
