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Falls from height remain the leading causes of workplace fatalities and serious injuries.
Our Working at Height Awareness course equips staff with the knowledge to assess, manage, and reduce risk when working at height — including use of ladders, access platforms, and fall arrest systems.
The course is aligned with the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and ideal for staff in construction, maintenance, warehousing, and more.
Who Is it For?What will you Learn?
This course is designed for:
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Staff using ladders, stepladders, or mobile platforms
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Maintenance and facilities teams
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Warehouse, construction, or site workers
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Anyone working near open edges, excavations, or elevated work areas
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Those supervising contractors or responsible for workplace safety
Syllabus
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Introduction to Working at Height
What constitutes work at height and why it’s high-risk. -
Work at Height Regulations
Legal duties for employers and workers under the 2005 Regulations. -
Hazard Identification
Spotting and assessing common height-related risks. -
Ladders and Access Equipment
How to choose, inspect, and use ladders and platforms safely. -
Fall Protection
Including restraint systems, fall arrest, and edge protection. -
Emergency Procedures
What to do when things go wrong — including planning for rescue.
Key Information
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Half-day course
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Scenarios tailored to your workplace
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Available as on-site training for groups of staff anywhere in the UK
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Available as a virtual classroom course for groups of staff.
Delivery Options and Pricing
On-Site Training
We come to you! Ideal for teams of 4–12 staff.
Nationwide delivery. Utilise our skilled trainers wherever you are in the UK.
Pick the dates that fit your work schedule.
Tailor scenarios to your workplace.
£900 + Vat for up to 12 delegates.
£1,300 + Vat for up to 12 delegates - for two courses on the same day.
Virtual Classoom - Group
Live via Teams with an Expert trainer
Great for staff based at different sites across the UK
Pick the dates that fit your work schedule.
Tailor scenarios to your workplace.
£800 + Vat for up to 12 delegates.
£1,100 + Vat for up to 12 delegates - for two courses on the same day.
Why Study with Safety Stars?
Drive safer decisions, reduce legal risk, and strengthen leadership accountability.
Real-world, relatable training
We tailor scenarios to your work environment — whether that’s rooftops, racking, or ladders in an office stairwell.
Helps you meet legal duties
Our course is aligned with the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and HSE guidance.
Improves safety culture and confidence
Staff learn how to take responsibility for their safety — and their colleagues.
Trainer-led insights
Delivered by experienced professionals with real-life site and contractor safety backgrounds.
Nationwide and flexible
We deliver the course on-site or virtually, at times to suit your operations.
Immediate business benefits
Fewer accidents, better compliance, and reduced downtime — improving both safety and efficiency.
Supports contractor control
Great for those overseeing third-party work at height, especially during maintenance and refits.
Complements your H&S training programme
Pairs well with Manual Handling, RAMS, Permit to Work, and Fire Safety courses.
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