Working at Height (WAH) Training

What is Working at Height (WAH) Training?

Working at Height (WAH) Training refers to any work activity carried out in a place where there is a risk of falling and sustaining injury if no safety measures are in place. A Working at Height (WAH) Training Program is designed to equip workers with the knowledge and skills to recognize the risks of working at height and the proper controls to minimize them.

Hands-on practical session during Working at Height (WAH) training by Nuun Consultant

Working at Height (WAH) Training in the Workplace

Examples of Working at Height (WAH) Training include:

• Working on platforms such as scaffolds, towers, or roofs requires Working at Height (WAH) training to ensure safe access, stability, and fall prevention measures are in place.

• Performing tasks using ropes (e.g., painting, external building cleaning) must be supported by Working at Height (WAH) training to manage risks associated with rope access and suspension work.

• Climbing more than four feet above ground level demands Working at Height (WAH) training to ensure proper use of fall protection equipment and awareness of height-related hazards.

• Using non-permanent ladders such as step ladders or extension ladders necessitates Working at Height (WAH) training to promote safe ladder selection, positioning, and use.

• Working near excavation areas at ground level may involve fall risks and requires Working at Height (WAH) training to recognize and mitigate potential edge or trench-related hazards.

• Working close to fragile surfaces or materials (e.g., skylights, asbestos sheeting) must be carried out only after completing Working at Height (WAH) training to prevent falls through or onto unstable materials.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is introduced and practiced during training to ensure proper use while working at height during Working at Height (WAH) Training.

Did You Know?

From 2013 to 2018, falls from height accounted for about 43.4% of workplace accident cases in Malaysia. Many incidents involved falls from ladders, scaffolds or through fragile roofs. That’s why the works should attend Working at Height (WAH) Training.

Working at Height (WAH) Training is not limited to being above ground (four feet or higher). It also includes situations below ground level where a fall risk exists. However, this does not apply to the use of permanent staircases within buildings. Proper training is essential to reduce accidents caused by lack of knowledge or unsafe practices.

Our Training Program

There are various levels and types of Working at Height (WAH) training available. Our experienced trainers provide practical and effective programs tailored to your workplace needs.

📞 Contact us at 019 230 4900 or ✉️ email nuunconsultant@gmail.com for Working at Height (WAH) Training and more details. We are committed to helping you create a safer workplace.