Working at Heights Training Course — Dublin & Nationwide
Working at heights is one of the leading causes of serious injury and fatality in Irish workplaces. The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 impose strict legal duties on employers to manage the risks associated with working at height. GR Training’s Working at Heights course equips your team with the knowledge and practical skills to work safely at elevation — protecting lives and keeping your business legally compliant.
Who Needs This Training?
This course is suitable for anyone who works at height as part of their role, including:
- Construction workers and site operatives
- Maintenance and facilities management personnel
- Window cleaners and cleaning operatives
- Warehouse and logistics staff using mezzanine floors or racking systems
- Electricians, plumbers, and other tradespeople
- Supervisors and managers responsible for staff who work at height
What You Will Learn
On completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the legal framework governing work at height in Ireland
- Identify the hierarchy of control measures — elimination, collective protection, personal protection
- Conduct a pre-use inspection of ladders, stepladders, and portable access equipment
- Recognise the risks associated with fragile surfaces, unprotected edges, and adverse weather
- Select appropriate fall protection equipment including harnesses, lanyards, and anchor points
- Apply safe systems of work including permit-to-work procedures
- Respond correctly in the event of a suspension trauma or fall incident
Course Content
- Irish legislation: Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007
- Risk assessment for work at height activities
- Hierarchy of control — avoid, prevent, arrest falls
- Types of access equipment: ladders, scaffolding, mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs), podium steps
- Inspection and pre-use checks
- Personal fall protection equipment (PFPE) — selection, fitting, and inspection
- Emergency procedures and rescue planning
- Practical exercises and assessment
Course Duration and Certification
The Working at Heights course runs for one day (approximately 6 hours) and includes both theory and practical components. On successful completion, participants receive a GR Training certificate of completion that is recognised by employers across Ireland. Refresher training is recommended every 3 years, or sooner if working practices change.
Delivery Options
This course can be delivered at our training centre in Dublin or at your own premises anywhere in Ireland. On-site delivery is ideal for larger groups and allows practical exercises to be conducted in your specific working environment. We can also tailor course content to reflect the particular activities and equipment used by your organisation.
Book Your Working at Heights Course
Contact GR Training today to check available dates, discuss on-site delivery, or request a group booking quote. Call +353 1 575 4122 or email info@grtraining.ie.