Basic Working at Height
This Working at Height course provides delegates with the essential knowledge and practical guidance needed to work safely at height across Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Barnsley, the wider South Yorkshire region, and across the UK. Delivered on-site, the training focuses on key legislation, safe working practices, and the correct use of personal fall protection equipment (PFPE) and harnesses, giving delegates the confidence and competence to carry out height-related tasks safely and effectively in real workplace environments. This course supports businesses in complying with HASAWA, Work at Height Regulations (WAH), and HSE best practice, helping to prevent falls and workplace accidents.
Course Content:
- Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA)
- Work at Height Regulations (WAH)
- Types of work at height and associated risks
- Selection and safe use of equipment
- Correct fitting of a safety harness
- Pre-use inspection of Personal Fall Protection Equipment (PFPE)
- Fall prevention vs fall arrest systems
Course duration: 0.5 day
Number of delegates: 6 Maximum
Managing Working at Height
This Managing Working at Height course provides managers, supervisors, and team leaders with the knowledge and tools to plan, oversee, and control work at height safely across Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Barnsley, the wider South Yorkshire region, and across the UK. Delivered on-site, the training focuses on legal responsibilities, risk management, and implementing safe systems of work, giving delegates the confidence and competence to lead, monitor, and ensure safe working at height in real workplace environments. The course supports businesses in complying with HASAWA, Work at Height Regulations (WAH), LOLER, HSE guidance, and industry best practice, helping to prevent accidents and maintain a safe workforce.
Course Content:
- Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA)
- Work at Height Regulations (WAHR)
- Legal duties and responsibilities of managers and supervisors
- Risk assessment and method statements for work at height
- Selection and oversight of appropriate PFPE equipment
- Planning and monitoring safe systems of work
- Pre-use inspections of Personal Fall Protection Equipment (PFPE)
- Fall prevention and emergency considerations
Course duration: 1 day
Number of delegates: 6 Maximum
Personal Fall Protection Equipment Inspection
This PFPE Inspection course provides delegates with the knowledge and practical skills to carry out thorough inspections of personal fall protection equipment (harnesses, lanyards, and associated gear) across Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Barnsley, the wider South Yorkshire region, and across the UK. Delivered on-site, the course ensures delegates can identify wear, damage, and defects in accordance with current regulations, giving them the confidence to maintain equipment that is safe and fit for use. Training covers routine pre-use checks before each use, periodic inspections every 6 months, and post-incident inspections, supporting businesses in complying with PUWER, Work at Height Regulations (WAH), and HSE best practice.
Course Content:
- Legal requirements and industry standards for PFPE inspections
- Components of harnesses, lanyards, and connectors
- Understanding wear, damage, and potential failure points
- Inspection procedures and checklists
- Frequency of inspections, including six-monthly thorough inspections
- Record-keeping and maintaining compliance
- Safe storage and handling of PFPE
- Practical inspection exercises and assessment
Course duration: 1 day
Number of delegates: 6 Maximum