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Falls prevention – Working at Heights

Falls prevention – Working at Heights

Course Description

Falls from height remain the most common cause of workplace fatality. Last year, there were 35 fatalities, 4,654 major injuries and a further 7,065 falls from heights that caused staff to take more than 3 days off work.

Who is this for?

Whether your staff use step-ladders to reach files and stack shelves or work on construction-site scaffolding, they need to know how to prevent falls. This training is required for any business where employees or contractors are required to work at height. The course is also applicable to the self-employed.

Course Content:

The environmental training course covers:

  • The roles and responsibilities of employers when it comes to falls prevention. 

  • How to reduce the risk of falls in the workplace.

  • The safe use of equipment, such as ladders and guardrails. 

  • How to comply with the Work at Height Regulations 2005.

Course Benefits:

This training helps employers and business owners to comply with health and safety regulations while

protecting staff from fall-related injuries. Staff can complete their training at any time to suit your needs.

Test and Certification:

At the end of the course you will be given a test of 20 multiple choice questions. The required pass rate is 85%.

You will be able to download and print (if required) a digital certificate on completion of the course.

Main course certificates last 3 years. (Refresher courses are available and recommended every 12 months).

Accreditation:

All our courses have been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

Course Duration:

Main Course: Approximately 35 minutes (excluding time taken for the final exams).



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Fire Protection Association
Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce
Staffordshire Buisness & Environment Network
CHSG (Construction Health & Safety Group)


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