Work at Height Rescue Training
Details
Rescue planning is essential for ensuring worker safety and legal compliance when working at height. The Work at Height Regulations 2005 and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 mandate that employers provide adequate training to minimize risks and ensure effective emergency response procedures.
Who is the course aimed at?
Anyone who carries out work at height and those responsible for supervising them.
Course Objectives
This Work at Height Rescue Training Course provides essential knowledge on rescue techniques, risk assessment, fall protection systems, and emergency procedures, following HSE guidelines and industry best practices. Participants will learn how to conduct rescue operations safely, use appropriate equipment, and ensure compliance with UK safety standards.
Ideal for construction workers, maintenance personnel, site managers, and safety officers, this training equips professionals with the expertise needed to respond effectively to height-related emergencies, reducing workplace risks and improving overall safety.
Certification
This course certification is provided by Safetymen
Validation Length
Upon completion this course certification is valid for 3 year(s)
Training Methods
- Classroom
- Client Premises
- Virtual
Course Duration
The length of this course is One Day
Pricing
| Number of Learners | Per Person | Premium Price * |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 3 | £225 | £255 |
| 4 - 4 | £210 | £240 |
| 5 - 5 | £175 | £205 |
| 6 - 7 | £150 | £180 |
| 8 - 10 | £140 | £170 |
| 11 - 11 | £130 | £160 |
| 12 - 12 | £120 | £150 |
* Our premium price is for courses that are held during the evenings or on weekends for your convenience
Prerequisites
The following list of prerequisites are required to take this course:
- 16 years or older
- able to physically undertake practical tasks
- free from the effects of drugs and alcohol
- fluent in spoken and written English
What to Bring
The following items are required to bring on the day of the course:
- Valid Photo ID - For example Passport or Driving License
- Clean comfortable clothing, suitable for classroom
- Lunch (although there are many local eateries nearby)- tea and coffee are provided
- PPE (Hi-Vis, Gloves, Hard Hat, Safety Shoes, Cold/Wet weather clothing)
- An in-date inspected harness and an adjustable restraint lanyard (2m fall arrest lanyard not suitable) - we also sell these (or can lend you one for the course)
Course Content
- Statutory requirements
- The need for rescue in good time
- Types of work at height rescue equipment
- Hazards associated with work at height rescue
- Practical rescue session using mannequin
- Post rescue medical needs of the casualty