Basic Working At Heights training equips learners with the essential knowledge and hands-on skills needed to safely execute tasks at elevated levels while minimizing the risk of a fall. The training focuses on adherence to legal requirements, proper use and inspection of Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS), and emergency response. Participants will gain the ability to correctly select, set up, and inspect equipment, ensuring a safe working environment and confidence in implementing the site-specific Fall Protection Plan.

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Major Topics Covered

 

• Applicable Legislation (e.g., Construction Regulations 2014)

• Hierarchy of Fall Protection (Elimination, Prevention, Restraint, Arrest)

• Fall Protection Plan (Purpose and Implementation)

• Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS)

  • Full Body Harness (Correct donning procedures)

  • Lanyards, Connectors, and Anchorage

  • Shock/Energy Absorbers

  • Self-Retracting Lifelines (SRDs/SRLs)

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• Equipment Inspection

  • Types of Inspections (Pre-use, Periodic)

  • Identifying Software, Hardware, and Wire Rope Damages

  • Intact vs. Deployed Shock Absorbers

  • Standards and Markings

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• Fall Clearance Calculations (Determining required safe clearance)

• Emergency & Rescue

  • Understanding and Preventing Suspension Trauma

  • Rescue Procedures and Physical Injury Management

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By the end of this course, learners will be able to identify fall hazards, select and use appropriate fall protection equipment, perform required inspections, and implement effective safety measures in line with legislative requirements. This training builds a proactive safety culture and ensures participants are competent to protect themselves and others while working at height.