Working at height: planning and control

Plan and control work at height, from risk assessment to rescue.

Falls from height remain a leading cause of serious injury at work. This awareness programme covers fall risks, the hierarchy of control, safe use and inspection of ladders, scaffolds and harnesses, and the need for a rescue plan.

Who it is for: Maintenance, construction and facility teams, and supervisors.

Duration: 1–3 days. Group size: up to 25. Format: on-site, virtual or blended, and online.

What it covers

• Fall hazards and the hierarchy of control
• Planning work at height and permits
• Selecting, inspecting and using equipment
• Supervision and rescue planning

Outcomes

• Workers recognise fall hazards on site before work begins.
• They choose and check the right access and fall protection equipment for each task.
• Teams have a basic rescue plan in place before anyone works at height.

Modules

• Fall risks: Where falls happen, Fragile surfaces, Falling objects
• Controls: Avoid, prevent, minimise, Collective protection, Personal protection
• Equipment: Ladders, Scaffolds, Harnesses and lanyards
• Planning and rescue: Permits, Supervision, Rescue plans

Tools and takeaways

• Work at height risk checklist
• Ladder inspection card
• Harness pre-use check
• Scaffold tag guide
• Rescue plan template

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