Working at Height Training in brief: Working at Height Training is an online IOSH approved and CPD accredited course from ProCompliance covering what counts as work at height, including below ground level. It takes approx. 40 minutes across 3 sections. A 20 question test follows, so learners have their certificate as soon as they pass.
Why this training matters
Falls from height remain the biggest cause of worker deaths in Great Britain. The law requires work at height to be avoided where possible, and properly planned where it cannot be.
Working at Height covers the responsibilities of employers and employees under the Work at Height Regulations 2005. It explains the risks of working at height and the equipment used to control them. It is for anyone who is required to work at height as part of their job.
Working at Height Training at a glance
| Course | Working at Height |
|---|---|
| Category | Health & Safety |
| Accreditation | IOSH approved, CPD accredited |
| Governing framework | Work at Height Regulations 2005 Read the official text What the law requires |
| Price | Quoted for your team: credits, this course on its own, or 12 months of access to all our courses. Request a quote |
| Delivery | Online and self paced on any device, via The Globe LMS |
| Certificate | PDF issued immediately on completion, with your logo on it |
| Provider | ProCompliance Services Ltd, United Kingdom |
The duty behind this course. Work at Height Regulations 2005 sets it out at Regulation 5. Read the wording and what it means, or go straight to the official text.680,000 working people sustained an injury at work in Great Britain, 2024/25. HSE, all industries. See the full figures.
What the Work at Height Regulations ask of employers
The Work at Height Regulations 2005 apply to any work where someone could fall a distance that could injure them. That includes work below ground level, such as near an open excavation.
What employers have to do
- Avoid work at height where they can, for example with long-handled tools used from the ground.
- Where they cannot avoid it, use equipment or measures that prevent falls, such as guard rails and working platforms.
- Where a fall remains possible, use equipment that limits the distance and consequences, such as nets or fall arrest.
- Plan and supervise the work, and make sure competent people carry it out.
- Choose the right equipment, inspect it, and protect people from fragile surfaces and falling objects.
What you will be able to do
- Understand the dangers associated with working at height
- Understand types of equipment used when working at height
- You will understand the best equipment to use for the job when working at height
- Employee and employer responsibilities to ensure safe working at height
What Working at Height covers
Responsibilities
This section covers responsibilities associated with working at height, emergency procedures, and reporting of incidents and accidents.
Risks associated with working at height
You will look at the various risks associated with working at heights.
Working at height equipment
The course then covers working at height equipment, and identifying and choosing the correct equipment for the job.
Who should take Working at Height Training
Anyone who works at height at any level, from stepladders, loading bays and mezzanines to roofs and scaffolds, plus the supervisors who plan and check the work.
Where this course fits
The sectors that use it most, the standard it meets and our guides to the topic.
Common questions
How can my business get Working at Height training for its staff?
Enrol them on ProCompliance's Working at Height course. It runs online through The Globe LMS in approx. 40 minutes, and each learner gets a certificate as soon as they pass. It carries IOSH approval and CPD accreditation, and it follows the Work at Height Regulations 2005. You can also try it free first, or book a demo to see how assigning and tracking it works.
Is working at height training a legal requirement?
In effect, yes. The Work at Height Regulations 2005 require everyone involved in work at height to be competent, or supervised by someone competent. Training is the usual way to build and show that competence.
What counts as working at height?
Any work where someone could fall a distance that could injure them, whatever the height. That includes ladders and stepladders, roofs, loading bays, and work near an edge, an opening or a fragile surface, including below ground level.
Is Working at Height Training accredited?
This course is IOSH & CPD.
Which regulations does Working at Height Training cover?
It follows Work at Height Regulations 2005.
How long does Working at Height Training take?
Approx. 40 minutes. It runs online at each person's own pace, so they can pause and resume it.
Is there a test at the end?
Yes, a 20 question test. Retakes are free, so we never charge anyone again for not passing first time.
Do learners get a certificate?
Yes. The Globe issues a certificate on completion, so you can download it as a PDF straight away. The Globe keeps it against the learner, so you can produce it later without asking them for it.
How much does Working at Height Training cost?
We quote it for your team. Use credits, take this course on its own, or give your team 12 months of access to all our courses. Once we know what you need, we find the best value option for you.
