United Kingdom Association of Safety Professionals

UKASP Award in Work at Heights Safety

Details About UKASP Award in Work at Heights Safety

What you'll learn:
  • ✅ Understand the fundamental principles of working at heights safety and its importance in the workplace.
  • ✅ Identify various types of hazards associated with working at heights and their impact on worker health and safety.
  • ✅ Learn how to identify, assess, and manage hazards in the workplace through risk assessment specific to working at heights.
  • ✅ Understand the key components of a fall protection system and how to design, implement, and evaluate them.
  • ✅ Gain an understanding of the different aspects of worker health, including physical and mental health, workplace stress, and fatigue related to working at heights.
  • ✅ Understand the principles of ergonomics and how to design workstations, equipment, and tools for working at heights to optimize worker comfort, safety, and productivity.
  • ✅ Learn how to prevent and manage health issues related to working at heights through health promotion, disease prevention, and safety surveillance.
  • ✅ Gain an understanding of the recognition, evaluation, and control of workplace hazards such as falls, structural failures, and equipment malfunctions through safety education.

With this course, you will understand how to integrate safety measures specific to working at heights into your workplace. You will be able to quickly recognize possible dangers and the appropriate actions to use when faced with them. When working in environments where height is a factor, minimizing harm to people and property in an emergency is critical. After completing this course, you will fully understand and comprehend this concept.

You will learn how to promote standards that will encourage the highest level of safety while working at heights across various industries. Personal protective equipment, fall arrest systems, and awareness of all emergency procedures are essential components of working at heights safety training. The course covers everything you need to know about these topics, as well as additional precautions that you can incorporate into your business.

Safety training is crucial because it can help you prevent the stress that accidents and illness create. It can also assist you in avoiding the monetary expenditures associated with mishaps and occupational illnesses. If you want to protect yourself and other personnel, this course is for you! Start this course now to develop a safer working environment.

Here’s an overview of what you’ll learn in each module:


Module 1:

Basics of Working at Heights Safety

  • Fundamental principles of occupational health and safety specific to working at heights.
  • Legal requirements and key stakeholders involved in working at heights safety.


Module 2:

Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

  • Types of hazards associated with working at heights, including falls, structural failures, and equipment malfunctions.
  • How to conduct risk assessments specific to working at heights.


Module 3:

Physical and Mental Health at Heights

  • Managing physical and mental health issues related to working at heights.
  • Strategies for health promotion, disease prevention, and safety surveillance.


Module 4:

Fall Protection Systems

  • Design, implementation, and evaluation of fall protection systems.
  • Key components of fall protection, including harnesses, lifelines, and anchor points.


Module 5:

Emergency Response and Rescue Procedures

  • Effective communication and emergency response techniques for working at heights.
  • Rescue procedures and equipment used in emergency situations.


Module 6:

Regulatory Compliance and Best Practices

  • Understanding and complying with regulations related to working at heights.
  • Best practices for maintaining a safe working environment at heights.

The course is designed with detailed modules for individual study material to engage and participate in. You will be able to study at your own pace after each introductory video and complete follow-up assignments. The course includes hands-on case studies to allow students to practice real-life scenarios and handle such cases in their line of work.

By completing this course, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of working at heights safety principles, which can be applied in various industries and workplaces. You’ll also receive a certificate of completion from the Billiard Training Academy, enhancing your professional credibility and career prospects to become a Safety Coordinator, Occupational Health and Safety Officer, Fall Protection Specialist, or Safety Officer.

  • ✅ Individuals interested in pursuing a career in occupational health and safety or professionals looking to enhance their existing knowledge and skills.
  • ✅ Occupational health and safety professionals seeking to expand their knowledge and skills in working at heights safety.
  • ✅ Managers, supervisors, and HR professionals responsible for health and safety in their workplace.
  • ✅ Employees interested in promoting health and safety in the workplace or wanting to understand workplace hazards and risks better.
  • ✅ Individuals transitioning into a career in occupational health and safety and wanting a solid foundation in working at heights safety.
  • ✅ Students pursuing a degree or diploma in occupational health and safety or a related field wanting to supplement their studies.
  • ✅ Learners interested in gaining a broad understanding of working at heights safety or specializing in a particular area.

There are no prior knowledge requirements for this training.

Learners will need to demonstrate acceptable performance in order to receive a certificate of attendance.

5 days