Professional training course · HSE-013
Working at Height Safety Management
Falls from height remain one of the leading causes of workplace fatalities and serious injuries. Effective management requires planning, the right equipment, competent…
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Course overview
Why Attend
Falls from height remain one of the leading causes of workplace fatalities and serious injuries. Effective management requires planning, the right equipment, competent people and supervision.
This LLMI course covers the hierarchy for work at height, risk assessment, scaffolds, ladders, mobile elevating work platforms, roof work, fall protection systems, inspection of equipment and rescue planning. Participants plan safe work at height for typical tasks.
The course is aimed at those who plan, supervise or manage work at height.
Course Objectives
Apply the hierarchy of control for work at height
Assess risks for work at height tasks
Select appropriate access equipment
Understand fall prevention and fall arrest systems
Inspect and maintain equipment
Plan rescue from height
Target Audience
Supervisors and managers
HSE professionals
Maintenance and construction staff
Facilities managers
Contractor managers
Engineers planning work
Course Methodology
Practical presentations
Incident case studies
Planning workshops
Equipment inspection exercises
Group discussions
Course outline
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1Day 1: Work at Height Hazards
- Falls statistics
- Legal duties
- Hierarchy of control
- Fragile surfaces
- Falling objects
- Exercise: Task review
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2Day 2: Planning and Risk Assessment
- Planning principles
- Risk assessment
- Weather and environment
- Competence
- Supervision
- Workshop: Work at height plan
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3Day 3: Access Equipment
- Ladders
- Scaffolds
- Mobile elevating work platforms
- Rope access overview
- Selection criteria
- Exercise: Equipment selection
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4Day 4: Fall Protection
- Collective protection
- Personal fall arrest
- Anchor points
- Inspection
- Rescue planning
- Case study: Fall incident
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5Day 5: Management Systems
- Procedures
- Contractor management
- Inspections and audits
- Training
- Improvement
- Capstone: Work at height programme
Dates and fees
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Working at Height Safety Management course?
The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.
When is the next Working at Height Safety Management course?
The next public date is 14 - 18 Dec 2026 in Amsterdam. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.
Where is this course held?
Upcoming sessions run in Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Rome, Kuala Lumpur, Barcelona, London, Munich.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.
Course information last updated 14 November 2026.
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