Working at Height Awareness

Course Content

Welcome to Working at Height Awareness
Why Falls from Height Matter
Your Learning Outcomes
What Counts as Work at Height?
Recognise the Risk
The Legal Framework
Who Is Responsible?
Assess the Task Before You Start
Hierarchy: Avoid, Prevent, Minimise
Put Controls in Order
Avoid Working at Height Where Possible
Collective Fall Prevention
Personal Protection: Restraint and Arrest
Selecting the Right Access Equipment
Match the Control
When Ladders and Stepladders May Be Used
Pre-use Ladder Checks
Positioning and Securing Leaning Ladders
Using Stepladders Safely
Find Ladder Hazards
Scaffolds and Mobile Towers
Mobile Elevating Work Platforms
Fragile Roofs and Openings
Protecting People from Falling Objects
Explore Roof Hazards
Weather and Environmental Conditions
Access, Nearby Activities and Electricity
Inspections, Maintenance and Reporting
Emergency Arrangements and Rescue
Safe-Response Sequence
Before You Start: Six-Step Check
Key Learning and Next Steps