Working at Heights: Elevated Work Safety for Construction eLearning Course

Overview

Fall Prevention & Elevated Work Safety Training

Falls from height remain one of the leading causes of serious workplace injuries and fatalities across construction and maintenance environments.

This practical course equips learners with the knowledge to work safely at height by understanding risk assessment, equipment selection, scaffolding safety, ladder use, fragile surfaces, and excavation hazards. Through realistic workplace examples and safety-focused learning activities, participants learn how to identify risks before they become incidents and apply effective control measures. Covering both collective and personal protection systems, the course helps build a strong safety culture where every decision contributes to preventing falls and protecting lives.

Modules

• Introduction
• Choosing the Right Equipment
• Ladders and Stepladders
• Non-Regulatory Equipment
• Scaffolding
• Fragile Surfaces
• Collective vs Personal Protection Measures
• ExcavationsLearning Objectives:
• Identify common respiratory hazards on construction sites, including asbestos, silica dust, and chemical fumes
• Explain the long-term health risks associated with prolonged exposure to airborne hazards
• Describe the correct use and maintenance of respiratory PPE
• Outline legal responsibilities under UK health and safety regulations related to respiratory risk
• Recognise early warning signs of respiratory illness and know when to seek medical advice
• Apply asbestos management procedures in line with site safety protocols

Learning Objectives

• Identify the key risks associated with working at height on construction sites
• Conduct a basic risk assessment before undertaking elevated work
• Select appropriate access equipment for different working at height scenarios
• Describe safe practices for using ladders, scaffolding, and fall arrest systems
• Recognise hazards posed by fragile surfaces and excavations
• Apply collective and personal protection measures to prevent falls

Target Audience:

Construction workers, site managers, scaffolders, maintenance operatives, and anyone responsible for planning or carrying out work at height.

Features & Benefits:

• Real-world construction scenarios and case studies
• Aligned to Work at Height Regulations 2005 and HSE standards
• Built to neurodiverse-friendly design standards
• Accessible on desktop and handheld devices
• AI-enhanced visuals and voiceovers