Working at Height Training

Working at height training is a training that covers the basic safe working skills and precautions to be taken when working at any height at risk that may endanger the health of employees.

The most important purpose of these trainings given by the educational institutions authorized by the Ministry of Labor is to ensure that the employees adopt the principles of occupational health and safety.

With the work at height training certificate, which will be obtained by those who are successful in the exam to be held as a result of the trainings, it becomes easier to be employed in the said companies, companies and workplaces.

It is seen that the employees who have received work at height training with the certificate approved by the Vocational Qualifications Authority are placed in the job more quickly than the others. Therefore, it is extremely beneficial to apply for training programs that will enable you to obtain this certificate, both before applying for a job and through in-service training.

Who Can Provide Work at Height Training?

There are criteria determined by the Ministry of Labor regarding who can give work at height training, which includes details on how to work at height in different climatic conditions, and basic occupational health and safety principles are mentioned.

Employees who comply with the safety procedures in working at height are trained with this training, which can be given by those who are entitled to receive a certificate after completing the Work at Height Trainer Training.             

In order to prevent work accidents and to prevent working at height errors that may result from simple injuries to death; Work at height training, which is of vital importance, is given by authorized institutions and trainers working in these institutions.

With the trainings given in accordance with ILO standards, it is aimed to create a safer work environment and accordingly to provide maximum protection for employees.

Who Should Take Work at Height Training?

There is hesitation about "who should receive the training for working at height" for different occupational groups. In this regard, proficiency is sought in certain occupational groups and sectors that have to work at height. In case of undocumented work, serious sanctions are imposed on both the employee and the business.

In the event of an occupational accident while working without a certificate, it is seen that the penalties to be applied shake the budgets of many enterprises and endanger the working license of these enterprises.

In the works carried out in construction, especially in the energy sector; those who work in the electrical sector, in all kinds of paint, whitewash, exterior coating, roof, renovation or cleaning works that make scaffolding installation and dismantling, should receive training on working at height.

Most businesses send their employees to a program such as on-the-job training to obtain this certification. Thus, employees are directed to the necessary organizations to receive this training before they start their activities after they start working.

This process is carried out by business owners together with occupational safety experts; at the end of the process, the relevant files are prepared by following up.

How Many Years Is Work at Height Training Valid?

The question of "how many years is the work at height training valid" given within a certain program is among the questions that most participants seek to answer. Work at height training is valid for 2 years.

Since it is known that technology advances rapidly in most sectors, there is a need to renew the trainings every two years. Even if there is no new development; In order to update the information and complete the missing parts, attention should be paid to the renewal of the trainings in order to protect the health of the employees. The validity of the certificates is questioned in the audits to be made.

Therefore, in order not to be sanctioned, the up-to-dateness of the employees' training on working at height should be followed by occupational safety experts and workplace representatives.

It is important to ensure that employees attend trainings in order to re-acquire expired certificates. Business owners or officials are held responsible in this regard.

How to Get a Work at Height Certificate?

In order to obtain a work at height certificate, it is necessary to receive higher work education from an authorized educational institution and to be successful in the examination held afterwards.

A certificate is given to all participants who successfully complete this process. With this document, activities at height are carried out in a safer way.

Also for construction or electrical etc, it offers the chance to be employed more easily and primarily in the types of work that requires certification, in sectors such as.

By taking the programmed training, which is subject to a certain process to obtain the certificate; It is required to get 70 points in the exam to be held after the exam.

It is easier for employees who fulfill this requirement to find a job in the sectors where the document is required. As a result of the theoretical and practical training, the safe way of working is mastered. It is compulsory to attend the trainings.

The right to absenteeism, which is of vital importance, is not recognized in such trainings.