Working at Heights

Working at Height Awareness – Online Training for Logistics & Transport

Working at height is a common part of the logistics and transport industry, whether you’re a driver accessing trailers, a yard operative working on loading platforms, or an office-based staff member supervising operations. This online course is designed to help you understand the risks, stay safe, and comply with legal requirements in all situations where work at height is involved.

Through a series of interactive lessons, real-world examples, and practical demonstrations, you’ll learn:

• What working at height means in logistics and transport
• The dangers posed by falls of people, tools, or equipment
• Your legal duties under the Work at Height Regulations 2005
• How to assess risks and plan work safely
• How to use ladders, scaffolds, mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs), and other equipment safely
• The importance of personal protective equipment (PPE) and fall protection systems
• Strategies to prevent accidents and minimise the consequences of falls

This course is suitable for drivers, yard staff, contractors, and office-based personnel, giving you the knowledge and confidence to work safely, whether on the road, in the yard, or from your mobile workplace.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to identify hazards, implement safety measures, and carry out tasks at height responsibly, reducing the risk of injury to yourself and others.