Comprehensive Course in Walking and Working Surfaces

Master safe movement at work with this course on ladders, scaffolds, and hazard awareness.

Overview
Slips, trips, and falls might sound like a bad comedy routine, but they’re serious business when it comes to workplace safety. This course cuts through the fluff and gets right to what matters—helping you spot hazards, manage walking surfaces, and avoid becoming a statistic in the accident report. Whether you're navigating ladders or shifting materials, each module is designed to help you move smarter, not harder.

You'll explore organised workspaces, proper ladder use, scaffold awareness, stairway safety, and how to handle materials without causing chaos or injury. No spanners in the works here—just straight-talking guidance designed for today’s working environments. Everything’s online, simple to follow, and tailored for those who’d rather not end up horizontal.

Learning Outcomes

• Identify common hazards on walking and working surfaces.
• Understand safe practices for using ladders in all settings.
• Recognise factors that lead to slips and trips at work.
• Learn how to navigate scaffolds and fall protection basics.
• Explore methods for stairway safety in diverse environments.
• Gain insight into safe handling of materials and hazards.

Course Curriculum

• Module 1 – Introduction to Walking and Hazard Assessment
• Module 2 – Ladder Safety and Organised Work Surfaces
• Module 3 – Preventing Slips and Ladder Safety in Different Work Settings
• Module 4 – Fall Protection Systems and Scaffold Safety
• Module 5 – Stairway Safety and Preventing Falls from Heights
• Module 6 – Safe Material Handling and Hazard Communication

Who is this Course For

• Warehouse workers needing safety skills for everyday tasks.
• Construction workers looking to reduce site-related risks.
• Office staff managing shared spaces and staircases.
• Facilities managers handling building-wide safety concerns.
• Safety officers aiming to refresh hazard awareness knowledge.
• Maintenance teams working with ladders and equipment.
• Supervisors overseeing material handling processes.
• Contractors managing different work surface conditions.

Career Path

• Health and Safety Officer – £32,000 average salary
• Site Supervisor – £38,000 average salary
• Warehouse Manager – £35,000 average salary
• Facilities Coordinator – £30,000 average salary
• Construction Labourer (with safety responsibilities) – £28,000 average salary
• Maintenance Technician – £31,000 average salary