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Free course · 2 hours · Royal Decree 2177/2004

Work at height course for jobs in Spain free, with certificate

For construction, maintenance, installations, painting, warehouses or gardening: which protection comes first, when a guardrail is needed, how to use a ladder, who erects a scaffold, when to use a harness and when you can stop. A 25-question test and a theory training certificate in PDF, no sign-up.

What does Spanish law say about work at height? That if the work cannot be done safely from the ground or a suitable surface, the employer chooses the safest equipment, giving priority to collective protection (guardrails, platforms, nets) over personal protection (harness), and that this choice cannot depend on cost (Royal Decree 2177/2004). Guardrails are at least 90 cm high and on construction sites protect falls of more than 2 metres. This course explains it in 7 modules, with a 25-question test and a PDF certificate. It is theory only: practical training with harnesses, scaffolds or ropes is in person and given by your employer.

Note: this is theory only and not an approved course. It does not qualify you to erect scaffolds or work on ropes: that training is specific and in person, and hands-on harness training must come from your employer.

FreeCourse, test and certificate, no sign-up
7 modulesAbout 15–20 minutes each
25 questionsPass with 20, with explanation and source
Theory onlyHands-on training in person with your employer
  1. StudyThe 7 modules, at your own pace.
  2. Take the test25 questions; you can retake it.
  3. Download the PDFWith your name, the date, the syllabus and a code to check it.

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The course: 7 modules

Each module has its own page: the text, a practical example, the rule it comes from and a few review questions. Your progress is saved in this browser.

  1. 1What work at height is and what comes firstWhen temporary work at height cannot be done safely and in acceptable ergonomic conditions from a suitable surface, the…15 min
  2. 2Guardrails, holes and openingsOpenings or changes of level with a risk of falling are protected with guardrails or an equivalent system.15 min
  3. 3Portable laddersA portable ladder as a workstation at height is the last resort: only when other, safer equipment is not justified by…20 min
  4. 4Scaffolds: who erects and who inspects themScaffolds are designed, erected and maintained so they do not collapse or move.20 min
  5. 5Harnesses and other PPEPersonal protective equipment is used when the risk could not be avoided or sufficiently limited by collective…20 min
  6. 6Ropes, bad weather and removing protectionsOnly when the risk assessment shows it can be done safely and other, safer equipment is not justified (4.1.3).15 min
  7. 7Your training and your rightsThe employer must give you theory and practical training, sufficient and suitable, when you are hired and when your…15 min
  8. ✓Final test and certificateFinal test: 25 questions

Frequently asked questions

Are the course and certificate really free?
Yes. The 7 modules, the test and the PDF certificate are free and you don't need to sign up. LaborIA is funded by ads.
Is it an official or accredited certificate?
No. It is a free-format theory training certificate: it lists the content, the rules, the date and your score, with a code to check it has not been altered. No public body approves it.
Does it qualify me to erect scaffolds or work on ropes?
No. Erecting, dismantling or altering scaffolds and rope access work require suitable and specific training for those operations (Royal Decree 2177/2004, annex II, 4.3.7 and 4.4.1), with in-person practice.
Does it replace the training my employer must give me?
No. The employer must give you theory and practical training for your job, in working hours and at no cost to you (Law 31/1995, article 19). This course helps you arrive knowing what the rules say.
From what height is it «work at height»?
The work equipment rules do not set a single figure: they refer to work that cannot be done safely from a suitable surface. There are specific figures, though: site guardrails for falls of more than 2 metres, protection of stairs over 60 cm and a harness or other measure on ladders above 3.5 metres with dangerous efforts.
Do you store my name or ID number?
No. The PDF is created in your browser: your name and document are not sent to LaborIA or anyone else.

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Rules and official sources

Texts read on 24 October 2026. General information: your employer must also give you the training for your specific job.