Working at Heights and Confined Space
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16 others bought this course in the last 24 hours! The Working at Height and Confined Spaces course is essential training for anyone who works in high-risk work environments, such as scaffolders, window cleaners and construction project managers. This course covers the legal responsibilities of both employers and employees, taking a look at safety legislation in England and Wales. In …
16 others bought this course in the last 24 hours!
The Working at Height and Confined Spaces course is essential training for anyone who works in high-risk work environments, such as scaffolders, window cleaners and construction project managers. This course covers the legal responsibilities of both employers and employees, taking a look at safety legislation in England and Wales.
In this course, you will learn the definition of a confined space and what heights are considered unsafe to work at. It includes best practices for ensuring a hazard-free working environment, from conducting risk assessments to emergency procedures and the different types of PPE.
By the end of this course, you will have the practical skills and knowledge to ensure a safe system of work, as well as train and supervise others to make sure that safety requirements in the workplace are met at all times. This course has been specially designed in compliance with The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, providing accredited competency training.
- Accredited by CPD
- Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
- Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
- Developed by qualified professionals in the field
- Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
- 24/7 Learning Assistance
- Discounts on bulk purchases
Sneak Peek
Who should take the course
This health and safety training course is ideal for anyone who works in high-risk working environments that require them to work in confined spaces or at height. This includes:
- Construction workers
- Health & Safety Managers
- Warehouse Operatives
- Window cleaners
- Miners
Certification
Once you’ve successfully completed your Working at Heights and Confined Space course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- Explain what is considered a “confined space” and what the minimum height is to be considered as dangerous.
- Demonstrate excellent knowledge of the risks of working at height & confined spaces
- Assess risk in the working environment and ensure it is safe for their team
- Review risk assessment regularly and record key findings
- Use PPE correctly and understand the types of PPE for working at height and in confined spaces
- Understand the role and responsibilities of employers and employees
- Comply with UK health and safety regulations and legislation
- Train and monitor staff to ensure that they are following health & safety best practices
- Identify the considerable hazards before entering confined spaces
- Implement a safe system of work, take control in a fire emergency and provide quality first aid treatment to any injured persons
Accreditation
All of our courses, including this Working at Heights and Confined Space course, are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.
Assessment
At the end of the course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven’t, there’s no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the course itself.
Course Curriculum
The detailed curriculum outline of our Working at Heights and Confined Space course is as follows:
In this introductory module, we’ll learn about the different reasons for working at height, exploring the risks of working at height, with examples. It also discusses who to consider when working at height and how to decide if someone is competent to work at height.
In module two, we will familiarise with the risk assessment process, taking a look at the five steps of risk assessment, the safety control measures that must be in place, and fundamental emergency procedures.
In module three, we will deepen our understanding of the different types of PPE needed to work at height and in confined spaces, with training on how to check and inspect work equipment for safe use.
In module four, we will learn the definition of a confined space, as well as confined space legislation in England and Wales. We will also gain an in-depth understanding of the responsibilities of employers and employers for working in high-risk work environments.
In module five, we will explore the complete procedure for assessing risk, learning how to identify the hazards before entering a confined space and what precautions to take.
In module six, we will explore some safe systems of work for confined spaces, taking a look at safety communication best practices, the provision of special tools and lighting, accessibility, and other key topics.
In module seven, we will learn how to make arrangements for emergency rescue, as well as learn basic fire safety and first aid procedures. It also covers best practices for safeguarding rescuers and how to raise the alarm in an emergency.
$60 ex VAT
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01 Year of full Course access -
Level 2
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Endorsed Certificate of Compleiton
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0 Quizzes -
2 hours, 35 minutes of total Unit + Quiz duration
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