Working at Height Regulations 2005

The amendments to the Work at Height Regulations 2005 which came into force on 6 April have addressed issues relating to inspection, planning and training. The Regulations apply to all work at height. As managers of working at height activities, including rooftop access, maintenance and cleaning, you must ensure that:

• All work is properly planned and organised
• Risks from work at height are assessed and appropriate work equipment is selected and used
• Those involved in work at height are competent to carry out the work
• Risks from fragile surfaces are properly controlled
• Equipment for work at height is properly inspected and maintained

Please remember that 'working at height 'is now any height 'where there is a risk of a fall liable to cause personal injury.

The aim of this course is to provide a level of competence for each delegate, promoting an understanding of legal obligations, an appreciation of risk with working at height, and the ability to plan the works to reduce the risk associated with working at height.

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this course, delegates will be able to:

• Recognise working at height activities
• Assess the risks involved
• Develop suitable control measures
• Work safely

The delegates will recognise the hazards associated with working at height and the assessment of suitable control measures to help reduce the risk associated with this high risk activity.

• An introduction to legislation
• Understanding the new Regulations
• Planning the works
• Preparing a safe system of work
• Selecting appropriate equipment
• Risk Assessment
• Risk Perception
• Duty Holders
• Competence

Highly interactive presentation, utilising visual aids, multimedia, and group discussions.

The course is suited to both managers and operatives, and is structured to provoke thought and discussion.
It is directed to all those who are required to plan, supervise or undertake work at height.

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At the end of the course delegates will complete a multi-choice questionnaire. Those who pass the assessment will be issued with a certificate indicating their successful completion of the test.