Work Safely At Heights Training

Newcastle Rescue & Consultancy Pty Ltd provide Work safely at heights safety training for persons who are required to work at height. Our course is Nationally Recognised and is in accordance with the Australian Standard 1891 and relevant Codes of Practice.

The work safely at heights training course is structured to ensure participants have the understanding of risk assessment procedures and permits to work at height. Participants will gain relevant skills to select height safety equipment and apply it to specific tasks.

The course will cover the following areas:

• 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
• Developing Site Procedures and Safe Work Methods