Rooftop Worker

Duration

1.0 Days

Course Code

TRW1

Course Requirements

N/A

Ratio of Trainers to Trainees

1 to 8

 

Introduction

The Rooftop Worker course is a one-day working-at-height safety programme designed to give learners the knowledge and practical skills to access, move around, and work safely on flat roofs, particularly when using fixed ladders and fall-protection systems.

The training teaches essential working-at-height safety principles, including understanding relevant legislation and hazards, how to assess risk before accessing a roof, and how to use personal fall-protection equipment such as harnesses and lanyards correctly.

It also covers practical elements like selecting appropriate anchor points, using fixed fall arrest and work restraint systems, lifting or lowering tools or kit, and recognising basic emergency and rescue considerations.

This type of course is suitable for anyone whose role involves regularly working on or accessing flat roofs and needs a solid foundation in safe roof-working practices — whether that’s in telecommunications, construction, maintenance or facility management. 

The Rooftop Worker course is a 1-day working-at-height training designed to teach people how to access flat roofs safely and work confidently at height using appropriate systems and safety techniques. It combines both theory and practical elements so delegates learn not just the rules, but how to apply them in real rooftop environments. 

  • Understand the relevant legislation and safety standards that apply to working at height.

  • Identify common rooftop hazards and carry out risk assessments before accessing a roof.

  • Use personal fall protection equipment correctly, including harnesses, lanyards, and positioning systems.

  • Access roofs safely, including climbing fixed ladders and moving around flat roof areas.

  • Apply safe working techniques such as selecting anchor points and using restraint systems to prevent falls. 

Delegates will need to bring outdoor clothing suitable for seasonal weather conditions. Climbing PPE will be provided. If you prefer to use your own PPE please provide valid inspection records.

If you would like to take the course of a date not shown please get in touch to organise a training day to suit your company.

Please contact us on 01524 736510 or email us on info@xitraining.co.uk.