Looking for expert-led work at height training in the UK? At Leading Edge, we deliver height safety training courses both at our Hertfordshire training centre and directly on your construction site anywhere in the UK.
We specialise in training construction teams, including scaffolders, roofers, and contractors working at height on major projects.
When it comes to working at height, there’s no room for shortcuts. Falls from height remain the leading cause of fatalities in construction, and comprehensive training is not just recommended, it’s a legal requirement under the Work at Height Regulations 2005.
At Leading Edge, we specialise in height safety training courses tailored for:
Our expert trainers bring years of real-world experience and deliver training in simple, practical terms that your team will remember and use. Learn more about Leading Edge.
If you’ve got a construction team that needs work at height training, we offer on-site training anywhere in the UK. If you don’t have the facilities on-site or would prefer to train at our specialist training facilities, we hold a monthly open enrolment course at our Hertfordshire training centre (Standon, Ware)
Our trainers regularly travel to:
This practical course provides operatives with the essential knowledge and skills to work safely at height. It covers hazard awareness, correct use of equipment, and safe working practices in line with industry standards. Key topics include the hierarchy of control, harness fitting and use, permanent and temporary anchorage systems, intermediate devices, dropped object prevention, and equipment care. Participants will leave with a strong understanding of how to identify risks and apply safe methods while working at height.
This course is designed for managers and supervisors responsible for overseeing work at height activities. It covers key legal and practical requirements including the Working at Height Regulations, British Standards, and the hierarchy of control. Participants will learn how to plan and manage safe systems of work, conduct risk assessments, develop method statements, and implement effective managerial controls. The course also includes harness use and inspection, anchorage systems (permanent and temporary), intermediate devices, dropped object prevention, rescue planning, and equipment care.
This specialist course equips participants with the knowledge and hands-on skills required to safely perform rescues at height. Covering both horizontal and vertical recovery techniques, it focuses on rigging, deploying, and operating rescue systems for a variety of scenarios, including conscious and unconscious casualty recovery. Key topics include suspension intolerance, reflow syndrome, harness refresher training, self-recovery, post-fall first aid, and rescue planning. The course also covers equipment selection, inspection, and proper storage to ensure readiness in critical situations.
This course provides essential training on preventing dropped objects in the workplace by using effective tethering solutions. Participants will learn to identify the risks of both static and dynamic dropped objects and apply preventative and mitigating controls. The course covers how to select appropriate tool tethering systems, understand various tether applications, and implement best practices to enhance safety when working at height or in overhead environments.
All courses are aligned with HSE standards and come with certification valid for 3 years.
Any team member working:
…is legally required to complete height safety training.
✔ Nationwide on-site training for large teams
✔ Trainers with real construction experience
✔ Competitive group booking rates
✔ Flexible schedules (including early starts & weekends)
✔ 3-year certification
Whether you need work at height training in Hertfordshire or want us to train your construction team on-site anywhere in the UK, Leading Edge is your trusted partner.
📞 Call: 01920 824 100
📧 Email: sales@leadingedgesafety.co.uk
🌍 Visit: Work at Height Training Courses
Employers must comply with the Work at Height Regulations 2005, which require all employees who work at height to be trained and competent.
A Leading Edge work at height certificate and licence ID is valid for 3 years. Refresher training is recommended annually for high-risk environments.
Yes. Our expert trainers travel across the UK (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland) to deliver on-site training for large construction teams.
No. We bring all the training equipment with us. The only thing we need is a training room and a practice location that is suitable for the number of people attending the training session.
Operative training offers practical skills for safe working at height, whilst Manager training also covers the legal, planning, and supervisory responsibilities.
Stay compliant. Protect your workforce. Book nationwide height safety training with Leading Edge today.
Leading Edge is a UK based height safety training provider and PPE manufacturer. From small teams to multinational blue-chips, we empower people to work safely at height across a wide range of industries. Copyright 2025 Leading Edge Safety. Devloped by Czargroup Technologies
