Working at Height Course

Course Overview

The Working at Height Course provides essential training for anyone who carries out work at height or who is involved in planning, supervising, or managing such activities. This CPD-accredited online course covers the key principles of working safely at height and the legal requirements under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007, Part 4: Work at Height.

Falls from height remain one of the leading causes of fatal and serious workplace injuries in Ireland. The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) consistently highlights the importance of proper planning, risk assessment, and the use of appropriate equipment to prevent falls. This course provides the foundational knowledge required to work safely at height and to understand the hierarchy of control measures.

The course is fully online and can be completed at your own pace. A CPD-accredited certificate is issued immediately upon achieving the minimum pass mark of 70%.

About This Course

The Working at Height Course provides comprehensive awareness training on the risks associated with working at height and the precautions that must be taken to prevent falls. Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007, employers must ensure that work at height is properly planned, appropriately supervised, and carried out in a safe manner using suitable equipment.

The course covers the hierarchy of controls for work at height, starting with avoiding work at height where possible, through to using work equipment to prevent falls (such as guardrails and platforms), and finally using equipment to minimise the consequences of a fall (such as safety nets and harnesses). Learners will understand how to select and inspect ladders, stepladders, scaffolding, and mobile elevating work platforms.

Risk assessment procedures specific to work at height are explained, including identifying fragile surfaces, assessing weather conditions, ensuring adequate edge protection, and establishing rescue procedures. The course also addresses the importance of competence, training, and ongoing equipment maintenance to ensure that all work at height activities are carried out safely.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is suitable for construction workers, roofers, scaffolders, maintenance personnel, window cleaners, warehouse operatives, and anyone whose work involves tasks at height. It is also relevant for site managers, supervisors, and safety officers who are responsible for planning and overseeing work at height activities.