Health and Safety - Bradley Environmental Consultants Limited

Course Aim

Why is Work at Height Training important to me? In 2006/07, falls from height accounted for 45 fatal accidents at work and nearly 4000 major injuries. They remain the biggest cause of workplace deaths and one of the main causes of major injury.

Ladders are frequently used incorrectly and in some cases the wrong type of ladder can be used, increasing the risk of falls.

This training course enables delegates to be competent in work at height including safe use of ladders and steps.

Who Should Attend

Suitable for any employee in any industry who work at height as part of their duties.

Course Content;

• What is working at height?
• Legal requirements for complying with the updated Regulations
• Causes of injuries and avoidance
• Selecting ladders
• Inspecting ladders
• Erecting ladders
• Safe use of steps
• Practical demonstration
• Control measures/Storage/Maintenance