Working at Height: Practical Training & Resources
Working at height comes with risk. Having the right equipment is important, but understanding how to use it properly is just as important.
Whether you’re planning work, refreshing your knowledge, training a team or reviewing existing procedures, having access to practical working at height resources can help teams make better decisions before work begins.
We’ve brought together a range of working at height training and resources to help workers, supervisors and safety teams understand the principles behind safer working at height.
Working at Height Specialist Videos
Sometimes the easiest way to understand a subject is to see it explained.
Our Working at Height Specialist Videos cover a range of practical techniques, equipment and safety principles, breaking down topics into straightforward explanations.
The playlist includes subjects such as:
- Fall arrest
- Fall factors
- Energy absorbers
- Work restraint
- Harnesses and lanyards
- Anchor points
- Hierarchy of fall protection
- Fall arrest equipment
- Working at height techniques
The videos are designed to support learning, refresh existing knowledge and provide useful material for toolbox talks and team discussions.
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Working at Height Training
Videos are useful, but they don’t replace practical training.
Work at Height is still the number one cause of fatal injuries in industry today.
Our Working at Height Training is designed to give teams the knowledge and practical skills they need to work safely and confidently at height.
Training can cover areas including:
- Working at height legislation and responsibilities
- Harness use and inspection
- Fall arrest
- Work restraint
- Work positioning
- Lanyards and energy absorbers
- Anchor points
- Access and positioning techniques
- Rescue considerations
The right course will depend on the work your team carries out and the risks they face.
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Or contact us directly for tailored or on-site training courses.
Working at Height Equipment
Having suitable equipment is a key part of any working at height system.
From harnesses and lanyards to fall arrest equipment, connectors and specialist access equipment, choosing the right equipment starts with understanding the task and the environment.
The important thing isn't simply having more equipment.
It's having the right equipment for the job, understanding its limitations and making sure your team knows how to use it.
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Working at Height Consultancy
Training and equipment are only part of the picture.
If you're planning work at height, reviewing existing procedures or dealing with a more complex working environment, specialist advice can help identify risks and establish practical control measures.
Working at Height Consultancy can support areas such as:
- Risk assessment
- Access solutions
- Fall protection systems
- Rescue planning
- Equipment selection
- Safe systems of work
- Complex or specialist access requirements
When it comes to keeping people safe on site, especially in high risk environments, working at height isn't something you can afford to get wrong.
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Working at Height Check Cards
When you're working at height, there are plenty of things to consider before getting started.
Our Working at Height Check Cards provide practical prompts to help teams check key areas before and during work.
They can be used to support briefings, toolbox talks and on-site checks, helping teams think through the task, equipment and working environment before starting.
They're not a replacement for a risk assessment or formal training. They're a practical tool to help keep important considerations front of mind.
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Training Is Only Part of the Solution
Working at height isn't something that can be managed with a certificate and a piece of equipment alone.
Teams need to understand what they're doing, why they're doing it and what could go wrong.
That means combining:
Training to build knowledge and practical skills.
Equipment that's suitable for the task and environment.
Planning to identify hazards and establish effective controls.
Rescue arrangements so teams know what happens if something goes wrong.
Ongoing learning to keep important skills and knowledge fresh.
Our working at height resources are designed to support these areas and give teams practical information they can actually use.
Keep Learning. Keep Improving.
Working at height can involve everything from straightforward ladder access to complex industrial structures and specialist rope access.
The risks can change quickly depending on the environment, task and equipment being used.
That's why understanding the fundamentals matters.
Whether you're looking for a quick refresher, complex or specialist training, reviewing your equipment or need specialist advice, our working at height resources are there to help.
Start with the videos, explore the training and get in touch if you need further support.
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Looking after your kit
Even the best kit needs regular inspection and servicing. we have a team of fully trained PPE inspectors who can take the worry out of the process. Our servicing team are fully certified to carry out the servicing requirements for many of the leading rescue devices currently on the market.
