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Play it Safe
General Safety
8 minutes
Working at height - Construction
Description
This course covers the key principles of working at height in a construction context, including the prevention hierarchy and the available equipment options. Learners will explore the advantages and disadvantages of platforms, scaffolding, aerial work platforms, and ladders. By the end, learners will be able to make informed, safety-conscious choices when working at height.
After this course you can
- Explain the prevention hierarchy for working at height
- Identify the different equipment options available for working at height
- Compare the advantages and disadvantages of each equipment option
- Apply the correct order of the prevention hierarchy when selecting equipment
- Recognise when ladders should and should not be used
- Choose the safest working-at-height solution for a given situation
Who is it for?
This training is intended for construction workers and employees who work at height or are responsible for safe working conditions on construction sites.
