Work At Height Training

 DRA Safety deliver a nationally recognised 1 Day work at height training course that covers the theoretical and practical aspects.

During the course we will assist you in developing safe work method statements and risk assessments for working at height. All workers who conduct or supervise tasks whilst at height will find this course beneficial to workplace safety.

This is one of the courses from our suite of health and safety courses we have on offer being delivered by one of our Safety Consultants. Training is a key element of the businesses safety management system.

This course will enable you to comply with current WHS legislation. Successful trainees will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment and working at heights card.

Work At Height Training Course Overview

The 1 Day Work at Height Training course can be conducted by a Safety Consultant at your work site or in our training facility. Work at heights training is focused on fall prevention rather than fall arrest.

It is designed to equip workers with the knowledge and skills to safely work in any height situation. Training must be provided where work is conducted in a place where a fall from one level to another is possible.

DRA recognises that whilst there is a standard set of learning outcomes for this course, the context and environment in which the learning is applied is varied.

We will always customise the course to suit your unique workplace requirements. This training will assist workers to work safely at height, including ladders and scaffolding access.

It is also used by companies as a work at height refresher (Verification of Competency (VOC)) for those who have completed the RIIWHS working at heights certificate, in particular,

• RIIWHS204E – Work safely at heights

This training can also be tailored to be initial training and (shorter) working at heights refresher including falls rescue.

The training can also serve as a verification of competency (VOC) by our Safety Consultant to maintain the work at height ticket. Class discussions will include a range of height safety equipment.

This training is especially helpful to Health and Safety Representatives to better understand the legislation so that they can assist Management to develop strategies to protect workers.

Work At Height Refresher Course Overview

DRA Safety also deliver a refresher training course delivered to workers competent in the use of the company specific heights equipment.

This training is delivered as a refresher course to the 1 Day work at height training to ensure that the workers have maintained their knowledge and skills of the operation of the equipment and anchors.

Working at Heights training course is conducted by one of our qualified Safety Consultants in our training room and throughout Australia at your facility. Falls from work at heights is a major hazard for many industries.

People who work at height should receive appropriate training to understand the associated hazards and appropriate risk management controls implemented.

This course has been designed for those that may be required to work at heights and use safety harnesses and fall arrest equipment.

 We also follow up this training with the ability of one of our Safety Consultants to complete safety inspections of your work at heights activities to assist in documenting systems specific for your buildings.

This will ensure that the supervisors and workers are using the work at heights equipment as per the manufacturer’s specifications.

Working with your companies Safety personnel our Safety Consultants can assist to plan and practice these ‘work at height activities’.

Our services also include Safety Audits of your safety procedures to ensure that the whole of safety management is being planned, implemented and reviewed ensuring a best practice approach.

Course Outline For Both Courses

• Legislation requirements.
• Permit to work and Risk assessments.
• Equipment selection and use.
• Anchor systems, identification and use for limited/free fall and work positioning.
• Fall restraint systems, selection of equipment and correct use.
• Work positioning systems, selection of equipment and correct use.
• Fall arrest systems.
• Using energy absorbing lanyards.
• Correct use of ladders and ladder safety training.

Course Inclusions

• 1 Day work at height training is conducted by one of our experienced WHS industry practitioner with over 25 years of strong knowledge of the relevant legislation and industry practices.
• Practical and theoretical activities in the use of height safety equipment.
• Participant notes.

Each Trainee Must

• Sufficient physical ability to lift up to 20kg infrequently from ground to overhead and access heights above 2m.
• Provide proof of being at least 18 years of age.
• Have at least a Year 10 level of numeracy, literacy and communication skills.
• Have the ability to read and write English.