Work at Height Training: Equipment User - RSTC-1046

This work at height training course provides the mandatory foundation for anyone required to use personal fall protection equipment as part of their role.

It is the entry point for all practical working at height training delivered by Reece Safety.

Delegates will gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to work safely at height, understand their legal duties, and correctly select, inspect and use fall protection equipment within a compliant safe system of work.

Why Work at Height Equipment User Training Matters

Working at height remains one of the leading causes of serious injury and fatal accidents in the UK. The Work at Height Regulations 2005 (WAHR) require employers to ensure that anyone working at height is competent.

This course helps organisations meet their legal duties by developing real, usable competence, not just awareness.

Who Should Attend

This course is suitable for:

  • Operatives required to work at height
  • Maintenance engineers
  • Contractors using harnesses or lanyards
  • Personnel accessing rooftops or fixed access systems

No previous Working at Height qualification is required.

What You'll Learn

By the end of the course, delegates will understand:

Legal Framework & Responsibilities

  • What constitutes “work at height” under the Work at Height Regulations 2005
  • Employer and employee duties when planning and carrying out work at height
  • The importance of competence, planning and supervision

Risk Assessment & Planning

  • Identification of work at height hazards
  • Application of the hierarchy of control
  • Development of site-specific risk assessments and safe systems of work
  • The requirement for rescue planning and emergency arrangements

Fall Protection Systems

  • Differences between fall restraint, work positioning and fall arrest systems
  • Appropriate selection of systems for different tasks
  • Limitations and risks associated with each system

Equipment Selection & Inspection

  • Selection of harnesses, lanyards and connectors
  • Identification and assessment of anchor points (approved and bespoke)
  • Pre-use and formal inspection requirements
  • Inspection intervals and record keeping

Practical Use of Equipment

  • Correct donning, fitting and adjustment of harnesses
  • Combining harness and lanyard systems safely
  • Practical inspection exercises
  • Understanding suspension intolerance and emergency considerations

Practical Training & Assessment

Delegates will complete practical exercises including:

  • Inspection and correct fitting of harnesses and lanyards
  • Selection and use of approved and bespoke anchor points
  • Combining equipment safely for specific tasks
  • Completing inspection records and pre-use checks

Assessment is continuous throughout the course, using hands on training exercises.

Course Details

  • Course Code: RSTC-1046
  • Duration: 1 Day
  • Certification: Reece Safety in-house certificate
  • Revalidation: Every 3 years

Progression Routes

Successful completion allows progression to:

  • Rooftop Worker (RSTC-1049)
  • Fixed Ladder Access & Rescue (RSTC-1048)
  • Remote Rescue (RSTC-61)
  • Open Structure / Silo Rescue (RSTC-81)

Course Delivery Options

Training can be delivered via:

  • One of our training facilities in Elland, West Yorkshire or Bury, Lancashire
  • Our Mobile Training Unit (MTU)
  • On Site Training Across the UK (subject to site assessment)
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