Working Safely at Heights

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In summary, this unit covers working safely at heights in the resources and infrastructure industries and includes: Identifying the work requirements Work procedures and instructions for the task

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Half Day

Course Details

What does it mean to work safely at heights?

To work safely at heights, risks must be managed if a person may fall less than 3 metres (housing construction), 2 metres (other construction) or if work is on a roof pitch, not more than 26 degrees.

 

For instance, hazards that may present a risk from a fall include:

  • Vertical reinforcing steel, the edge of a rubbish skip, a picket fence, or a stack of bricks below workers.

  • Un-sheeted floor bearers and joists 2 metres below workers.

  • Work on a brittle roof.

 

Causes of falls:

There are many reasons why workers fall from heights, including:

  • Incorrect use of ladders and scaffolding

  • Slippery surface (weather)

  • Poor housekeeping

  • Unprotected edges

  • Working near open holes

  • Insufficient level of training and fitness

  • Lack of supervision and

  • Incorrect use of PPE

 

Pre-Requisites

  • None.

 

Units/Aspects Covered:

In summary, this unit covers working safely at heights in the resources and infrastructure industries and includes:

  • Identifying the work requirements

  • Work procedures and instructions for the task

  • Accessing and installing equipment

  • Performing work at heights

  • Cleaning up the work area

  • Toowoomba Branch

    49 Carrington Rd, Toowoomba

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