Working at Height

Falling to a lower level is one of the most common workplace accidents, and it can be fatal to fall from even a low height. Working at Height is a course intended to give a basic knowledge of personal falling protection. When do you need to protect yourself or your employees from falling, how do you do it, and what equipment do you need?

Working at Height explains the basics of the risks of falling and the physics behind the need for proper falling protection equipment. The equipment can also work as tools to improve the working environment and ergonomics of practical situations.

This course introduces the different components of correct personal falling protection equipment and gives the participant knowledge of how, when, and why falling protection is vital. This course, Working at height, is based on provisions from The Swedish Work Environment Authority.

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