Safety when Working at Heights!

Stay safe at height with expert-led online training. Learn risk planning, safe use of equipment, and hazard prevention strategies.

Course Overview

Working at height remains one of the leading causes of workplace injuries—and most of them are avoidable. This online course covers the essentials of planning, equipment handling, and adopting safer techniques when working above ground level. From rooftops to scaffolding and warehouse environments, you’ll gain a clear understanding of how to assess and reduce risks using structured procedures.

You’ll explore the tools, techniques, and responsibilities involved in height-based tasks, all from a safety-first perspective. Whether managing a team or working independently, this course will help you understand how to make smarter decisions when altitude becomes part of your job description. It’s straightforward, relevant, and designed with safety as the highest priority.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the core risks involved in working at height.
• Learn how to perform and document a risk assessment.
• Identify correct equipment for various elevated work scenarios.
• Follow safe operational practices across different height settings.
• Recognise hazards and learn effective ways to reduce them.
• Understand responsibilities and protocols for working at height.

Who is this Course For

• Professionals involved in construction or site supervision roles.
• Maintenance workers operating in elevated workspaces.
• Safety officers responsible for worksite hazard planning.
• Warehouse or factory workers using ladders or lifts.
• Telecommunication and utility installation technicians.
• Facility management staff overseeing rooftop access.
• Painters, decorators, or signage installers at elevated positions.
• Anyone needing structured knowledge of working at height safely.

Career Path

• Health and Safety Officer – £30,000 to £45,000 per year
• Construction Site Supervisor – £35,000 to £50,000 per year
• Facilities Manager – £32,000 to £55,000 per year
• Telecommunications Engineer – £28,000 to £42,000 per year
• Maintenance Technician – £26,000 to £38,000 per year
• Rope Access Technician – £32,000 to £52,000 per year