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Working at Height Awareness

Reduce Fall Risks and Strengthen Compliance with Working at Height Awareness E-Learning

Our Working at Height Awareness e-learning course provides essential knowledge for employees who work at height or are exposed to height-related risks in the workplace. Designed for UK businesses that require structured, audit-ready compliance training, this online course helps learners understand how to identify hazards, reduce risk and work safely at height. Delivered fully online through TSTA’s digital learning platform, this Working at Height Awareness e-learning course allows learners to complete training at their own pace, with instant certification upon successful completion. The course supports organisations in meeting their duties under UK health and safety legislation, including the Work at Height Regulations. Ideal for businesses operating in construction, facilities management, warehousing and maintenance environments, this e-learning course ensures consistent safety standards without disrupting operations.
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Course overview

The Working at Height Awareness e-learning course is designed to build practical understanding of the risks associated with working at height and the measures required to control those risks effectively. It provides learners with a structured introduction to hazard recognition, safe systems of work and the responsibilities placed on both employers and employees. This course explores the common causes of falls from height, the importance of planning and supervision, and the selection of appropriate access equipment. Learners will gain clarity on how risk assessments inform safe working practices and how preventative controls reduce the likelihood of serious injury. Through interactive digital modules and applied scenario-based learning, this Working at Height Awareness e-learning course reinforces accountability and promotes safer decision-making in height-related tasks. Suitable for organisations of all sizes, the course supports consistent safety standards across teams and locations while maintaining clear, verifiable compliance records within your training framework.

What you will learn

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Define what is considered “working at height” under UK legislation
  • Identify common hazards associated with work at height
  • Explain the key principles of the Work at Height Regulations
  • Recognise the importance of planning, supervision and risk assessment
  • Select appropriate control measures to reduce fall risks
  • Understand the safe use of ladders, scaffolds and other access equipment
  • Describe employer and employee responsibilities for working safely at height
  • Contribute to a proactive safety culture that prioritises fall prevention
Working at Height Awareness