Working at Height Training is a safety training program that teaches workers how to perform tasks safely where there is a risk of falling from one level to another.
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Objectives
- Prevent falls from height.
- Identify hazards associated with working at height.
- Select and use appropriate fall protection equipment.
- Comply with workplace safety regulations.
Course Topics
- Definition of working at height
- Hazard identification and risk assessment
- Hierarchy of fall protection controls
- Types of fall protection systems
- Fall restraint
- Fall arrest
- Work positioning
- Safety nets
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Full-body harness
- Lanyards
- Energy absorbers
- Self-Retracting Lifelines (SRLs)
- Anchor points and lifelines
- Inspection and maintenance of fall protection equipment
- Safe use of ladders, scaffolds, and mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs)
- Emergency rescue planning after a fall
Who should attend?
- Construction workers
- Maintenance personnel
- Scaffolders
- Roof workers
- Safety officers
- Supervisors
- Contractors
Learning Outcomes
After completing the training, participants should be able to:
- Identify work-at-height hazards.
- Select the correct fall protection equipment.
- Inspect harnesses and lanyards before use.
- Work safely on ladders, scaffolds, and elevated platforms.
- Respond appropriately to fall emergencies.
Common Standards
This training is commonly based on:
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910 (General Industry)
- OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M (Construction – Fall Protection)
- ANSI/ASSP Z359 (Fall Protection Code)
- ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems)
Working at height remains one of the leading causes of serious workplace injuries and fatalities, making proper training, planning, and fall protection essential for safe operations.