EUSR Rooftop Worker – Safety & Access Scheme (RTW01)

The Rooftop Worker (RTW01) course provides essential training for personnel required to safely access and work on rooftops using fall protection equipment and safe access systems.

This EUSR-accredited programme is designed to improve awareness of rooftop hazards, develop safe working practices and help prevent falls while working at height. The course combines theory and practical training to ensure delegates can safely identify risks, select equipment and operate safely in rooftop environments.

On successful completion, delegates typically receive EUSR registration and a photo ID card recognised across the UK energy, utilities and infrastructure sectors.

What can I expect from this EUSR Rooftop Worker course?

Learners will develop practical and theoretical knowledge across key rooftop safety and fall protection topics.

Legislation, Hazards and Risk Management

• Understanding working at height legislation and safety standards
• Identifying common rooftop hazards
• Carrying out dynamic risk assessments
• Understanding control measures for rooftop environments

The course focuses on developing awareness of rooftop hazards, helping workers identify equipment and techniques to work safely and prevent falls.

Fall Protection Equipment and Safe Use

• Harness selection, fitting and pre-use checks
• Fall arrest lanyards and restraint systems
• Work positioning systems
• Selection and use of anchor points
• Temporary restraint and fall protection systems

Training includes safe use of harnesses, fall arrest lanyards, restraint systems and anchor selection to support safe rooftop working.

Access Systems and Working Techniques

• Working safely with fixed fall arrest systems
• Using edge protection and collective protection systems
• Climbing techniques using fixed ladders and engineered systems
• System-to-system transfers
• Protection of equipment over roof edges

Participants learn safe use of fixed and temporary fall protection systems and safe climbing techniques using harness-based protection.

Emergency Planning and Additional Safety Considerations

• Emergency and rescue planning awareness
• Suspension syncope awareness
• Lifting and lowering equipment and loads

Course content includes emergency planning and suspension trauma awareness as part of overall rooftop safety training.

Practical Skills Development

• Harness fitting and equipment checks
• Work restraint and fall arrest techniques
• Climbing and movement on fixed systems
• Lifting and lowering loads safely

Training combines classroom learning with practical exercises to develop real-world working competence. 

Who is this Rooftop Worker course suitable for and are there any entry requirements?

This course is designed for:

• Utilities and energy sector workers
• Telecommunications engineers
• Facilities and maintenance personnel
• Anyone required to access and work safely on rooftops

Learners must:

• Be physically capable of completing practical elements of the course
• Have suitable understanding of spoken and written English

Delegates must be physically able to complete practical rooftop working exercises.

Learners are assessed using a combination of:

Theory Assessment

• Written knowledge assessment covering hazards, equipment and safe working practices

Practical Assessment

• Safe use of fall protection equipment
• Demonstration of rooftop working techniques
• Safe movement using access and protection systems

Assessment normally includes both written and practical evaluation. 

On successful completion, learners typically receive:

• EUSR Registration
• EUSR Photo ID Card
• Industry recognised proof of competence

Certification is widely accepted across the UK utilities and infrastructure sectors.