Work Safely At Heights

Overview

The Work safely at Heights training course is suitable for any person who is required to work at any height. The course covers all aspects of safe access to heights, legislative requirements, selection, use and maintenance of personal protective equipment (including correct use and fitting of safety harnesses), along with practical exercises of setting up fall arrest systems and the rescue of a suspended casualty.

Pre-requisites
Nil

Co-requisites
Nil

Pre-entry Requirements
Long sleeves and long pants, Appropriate safety footwear
USI

Content

• WH&S Legislation

• Height Safety Regulations

• Codes of Practice and Australian Standards

• Correct use of height safety equipment

• Case studies from industry

• Risk assessment and hierarchy of control

• Management and employee responsibilities

• Full restraint devices and equipment

• Fall arrest devices and safety equipment

• Safe ladder techniques

• Equipment inspection and maintenance requirements

• Setting up a fall restraint system

• Emergency procedures, including, height rescue procedures

• Suspension trauma

Unit of Competency

RIIWHS204E Work Safely at Heights

Assessment
Participants learning outcomes will be assessed using practical activities designed to simulate the work environment as well as written questions as appropriate. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be issued with a Statement of Attainment.