Working at Heights – Asambo

Course overview

Working at Heights covers the learning topics shown in the modules below.

Modules included

Module 1: Legal Requirements
Module 2: Understanding Working at Heights
Module 3: The Working at Heights Team
Module 4: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA)
Module 5: Fall Protection Planning and Equipment
Module 6: Reporting Incidents and Unsafe Conditions

Course Content

Module 1: Legal Requirements 8 Lessons | 1 Quiz

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Legal Requirements

Turning legal duties into workplace actions

Documents learners should recognise

The Legal Framework in Simple Terms

Employer Duties

Employee Duties

Appointments and Competence

Why Records Matter

Module 1 Activity 1: Legal duties in practice

Module 2: Understanding Working at Heights 8 Lessons | 1 Quiz

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Understanding Working at Heights

Why height risk is sometimes underestimated

Access and egress explained

What Counts as Working at Height?

Elements of a Fall Protection System

Fall Prevention, Fall Restraint and Fall Arrest

Consequences of Non-Compliance

Common Workplaces and Tasks

Module 2 Activity 2: Choose the safer control

Module 3: The Working at Heights Team 8 Lessons | 1 Quiz

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The Working at Heights Team

Communication within the team

Authority to stop unsafe work

Competent Person

Fall Protection Planner

Working at Heights Worker / Operator

Medical Fitness

Module 3 Activity 3: Who is responsible?

Module 4: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) 8 Lessons | 1 Quiz

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Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA)

Risk rating made simple

Example: Risk assessment thinking

What HIRA Means

Steps in a Practical HIRA

Typical Work at Height Hazards

Hierarchy of Control

Dynamic Risk Assessment

Module 4 Activity 4: Mini HIRA

Module 5: Fall Protection Planning and Equipment 16 Lessons | 1 Quiz

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Fall Protection Planning and Equipment

Selecting the most suitable access method

Rescue planning in more detail

Compatibility and manufacturer instructions

Fall Protection Plan

Fall Arrest Equipment

Inspection, Care and Storage

Physical Protection and Edge Control

Openings and Covers

Ladders and Stepladders

Roof Work, Fragile Surfaces and Crawl Boards

Scaffolds and Platforms

Suspended Platforms

Temporary Work Platforms and Safety Nets

MEWPs and Mechanical Access Equipment

Forklift Work Platforms and Crane-Lifted Platforms

Module 5 Activity 5: Equipment decision-making

Module 6: Reporting Incidents and Unsafe Conditions 10 Lessons | 3 Quizzes

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Reporting Incidents and Unsafe Conditions

From report to improvement

Example: Near miss follow-up

Why Reporting Is Important

What Must Be Reported?

Immediate Actions After an Incident

Good Reporting Practice

Corrective and Preventive Action

Supervisor Stop-Work Triggers

Plain-Language Glossary

Module 6 Activity 6: Write a simple deviation report

Module 6 Activity 7: Pre-work at height briefing checklist

Module 6 Activity 8: Fall arrest equipment pre-use check

Final Assessment

About Instructor

Ceasre

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