Working at Height Safety Management (HSE-013) Training Course

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…

5 daysClassroom or online

13Upcoming dates

7Cities

£2,250Fees from

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

1Day 1: Work at Height Hazards

Falls statistics
Legal duties
Hierarchy of control
Fragile surfaces
Falling objects
Exercise: Task review

2Day 2: Planning and Risk Assessment

Planning principles
Risk assessment
Weather and environment
Competence
Supervision
Workshop: Work at height plan

3Day 3: Access Equipment

Ladders
Scaffolds
Mobile elevating work platforms
Rope access overview
Selection criteria
Exercise: Equipment selection

4Day 4: Fall Protection

Collective protection
Personal fall arrest
Anchor points
Inspection
Rescue planning
Case study: Fall incident

5Day 5: Management Systems

Procedures
Contractor management
Inspections and audits
Training
Improvement
Capstone: Work at height programme

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.

Can I take Working at Height Safety Management online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

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.

Working at Height Safety Management

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