Introduction to Work at Height Safety
- Rules and regulations
- Work-at-height hazards
- Safety measures
- Key responsibilities
- Hazard identification and risk assessment
DCAS Approved Training
Work at Height Safety Training in Dubai
Work at Height Safety Training is a practical one-day programme designed to help employees understand work-at-height hazards, follow safe systems of work and use appropriate fall prevention and protection measures.
The course covers risk assessment, planning and preparation, scaffolds, ladders, mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs), harnesses, fall protection systems, roof work, and emergency and rescue procedures. It supports safer work practices for personnel involved in work-at-height activities.
Duration1 Day
QualificationWork at Height Certificate
>Course Overview
Work safely before the work begins
This training provides participants with an understanding of the risks associated with working at height and the controls required to reduce the likelihood of falls and related incidents.
Participants learn to recognise hazards, assess risks, select suitable equipment, follow safe working procedures and understand emergency and rescue planning for work-at-height activities.
Target Audience
Who should attend?
Employees working at height, HSE representatives, managers, supervisors, team leaders, construction and maintenance teams, and personnel responsible for work-at-height activities.
Training Curriculum
What the course covers
A structured programme covering essential work-at-height knowledge, equipment and practical safety measures.
Planning & Preparing
- Hazard recognition
- Pre-task planning
- Safe systems of work
- Permit-to-work and method statements
- Emergency and rescue procedures
Work at Height Equipment
- Scaffolds and ladders
- MEWPs
- Suspended platforms
- Safety harnesses
- Inspection, maintenance and storage
Fall Protection Systems
- Fall arrest systems
- Fall restraint systems
- Guardrails and safety nets
- Full-body harnesses
- Lanyards, lifelines and anchor points
Safe Working Practices
- Three-point contact
- Preventing overreaching
- Securing tools and materials
- Safe work near edges and openings
Scaffold Safety
- Scaffold components and types
- Access platforms and loading
- Safe erection and dismantling
- Ladder access
- Modification and inspection
Mobile Elevated Work Platforms
- MEWP fundamentals
- Hazards and controls
- Manual and powered lifts
- Machine stability
- Maintenance and hazard management
Roof Work
- Roof work activities
- Hazard identification and risk assessment
- Hierarchy of controls
- Roof anchors and lifelines
- Emergency and rescue planning
Practical Skills
Key safety skills
Core skills for safer work-at-height activities.
- Identify work-at-height hazards and carry out risk assessments
- Plan tasks and follow safe systems of work
- Select and inspect suitable access and fall-protection equipment
- Apply safe practices when using ladders, scaffolds and MEWPs
- Understand emergency response and rescue planning
Frequently Asked Questions
Work at Height Training FAQs
Find answers to common questions about course duration, participants, topics and certification.
The course duration is one day.
Personnel required to work at height, HSE representatives, managers, supervisors and individuals responsible for teams working at height.
The programme covers regulations, hazard recognition, risk assessment, safe systems of work, equipment, fall protection, scaffold safety, MEWPs, safe working practices and roof work.
Successful completion of the training results in the award of a Work at Height training certificate.
Yes. Emergency response and rescue procedures are included, including planning for roof work and work-at-height emergencies.
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