Confined Spaces And Working At Heights

This course set is designed for new and experienced personnel required to work in confined spaces and work safely at heights at an operational level typically in the resources and infrastructure industries. 

Many roles require both confined space and work safely at heights training, including safety, injury prevention and maintenance personnel, engineers, risk managers, mine managers, cable installers and transport personnel. 

Participants will learn to distinguish what constitutes a confined space and working at height; key terminology; as well as understand the regulations and legislative requirements governing entering and working in and around confined spaces as well as working safely at heights. 

Participants will identify hazards, risks and environmental factors as well as implement appropriate control measures; conduct two risk assessments and apply for two confined space entry permits. 

The course also teaches students to interpret and apply risk assessment documentation, technical and safety information as well as understand the strengths and limitations of the fall protection equipment available for working safely at heights. 

Students?will perform two work safely at heights scenarios using various safety systems. This includes installing equipment checking and correctly fitting, adjusting and anchoring fall protection systems and associated equipment. 

Students will demonstrate how to enter, exit and work safely in a confined space according to an issued permit for two scenarios. Participants will also inspect and select appropriate personal protective gear; operate various confined space safety equipment including atmospheric testing/monitoring devices; and conduct routine servicing of all equipment and gear. 

Units Delivered:

• RIIWHS202E - Enter and work in confined spaces
• RIIWHS204E - Work safely at heights