Working at heights training Gauteng
Health & Safety TrainingWorking at Heights

Working at Heights Training
in Gauteng

ERMT coordinates Working at Heights training for businesses across Gauteng through suitably accredited and/or registered training providers, where applicable. Training covers essential fall-risk awareness, fall protection and safe working practices. On-site group training is available, with selected training also available at our Pretoria training facility.

About This Course

What Is Working at Heights Training?

Falls from height are one of the leading causes of workplace fatalities in South Africa. Working at Heights training equips employees with the knowledge and practical skills to work safely at elevated positions, use fall protection equipment correctly, and supports compliance with applicable OHS Act and Construction Regulations requirements.

East Rand Training & Medical (ERMT) is a training brokerage and coordination company, giving businesses one convenient point of contact for sourcing, arranging and managing workplace training. We coordinate Working at Heights training through suitably accredited and/or registered training providers and manage the booking process on your behalf.

On-site group training is available across Gauteng, including Boksburg, Benoni, Germiston, Kempton Park, Edenvale, Jet Park, Isando, Wadeville and surrounding East Rand areas. Selected training is also available at our Pretoria training facility.

Who Should Attend

Suitable For

  • Workers performing tasks at elevated positions
  • Construction, maintenance and installation teams
  • Supervisors responsible for fall protection planning
  • Mining, manufacturing and logistics companies
  • Contractors requiring valid Working at Heights certificates
Course Content

What the Course Covers

Typical duration: 1–2 days (Operator and Supervisor levels available)

Fall protection legislation and OHS Act requirements
Hazard identification for elevated work
Types of fall protection equipment and their correct use
Harness inspection, fitting and pre-use checks
Anchor points, lanyards and lifelines
Fall protection plans — development and implementation
Emergency rescue procedures for elevated workers
Benefits to Employers

Why Train Your Team for Heights Work?

Employers have a legal duty to ensure that any employee working at height is trained and competent. Untrained workers put themselves and others at serious risk — and expose your business to significant legal liability in the event of an incident.

  • Supports compliance with applicable OHS Act and Construction Regulations requirements
  • Reduces risk of falls — the leading cause of workplace fatalities
  • Satisfies DoL, insurance and client audit requirements
  • Certificates recognised across construction, mining and industry
  • On-site group training minimises operational disruption

Book Working at Heights Training

Contact ERMT for a fast corporate quotation. On-site group training available across Gauteng.

  • On-site group training across Gauteng
  • Training at our Pretoria facility
  • Corporate & group bookings
  • Training through suitable training providers
  • Fast quotation turnaround
  • Training + occupational medicals available

Book Working at Heights Training Today

On-site group training across Gauteng — fast quotations, professional delivery.