Falls from height account for more deaths in the workplace every year than any other issue. That’s why Working at Height Regulations are so essential; they ensure that anyone working in an environment where there is a risk of falling is adequately trained to keep themselves safe.
Here at FaCT we deliver a working at height training course online. This allows trainees to develop their health and safety knowledge from the comfort of home or the office. Our working safely at heights course can be accessed via a laptop, computer, tablet or smartphone, and is delivered live by an experienced trainer with the support of images, videos and presentations.
What Will I Learn From An Online Working At Height Training Course?
Our working at height training courses first provide a comprehensive overview of what is defined as “working at height”. You will develop an understanding of the regulations and legislation surrounding working at height activities.
You can expect to learn how to assess risk in relation to working at height so that you can take appropriate steps to reduce risk where possible. Risk assessment involves identifying hazards, deciding who could potentially be harmed, and evaluating the level of risk. Then, you’ll learn about the control measures that must be put in place to moderate risk. Finally, a risk assessment must be reviewed and updated periodically.
When administering working at height training courses online, we do not neglect to cover training in access equipment. Our course will expand your knowledge of the use of a wide variety of equipment including ladders and stepladders, scaffolding, tower scaffolding, and mobile elevated work platforms. You can expect to understand the unique risks involved in using each type of equipment when working at height.
Overall, by the end of the course, you should have a good general awareness of the risks involved in working at height. You’ll understand the steps you must take to keep yourself and others as safe as possible.
Does the Working At Height Online Course Involve An Exam?
Once the course has been completed, a short multiple-choice question paper is completed by trainees online and results are delivered within a matter of minutes. Those who pass the course receive a certificate of achievement within the next 24 hours which they can present to employees as proof of their completion of the course.
If you’re interested in taking our online working at height training course simply book online, or call or email us for more information.
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