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
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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.

Delivery Method:

Face to Face - 8 Hours

Payments:

• Please contact us for individual course fees

• Refund and fee protection policy – Please refer to the student handbook.

Location:

Hobart : 3 Maxwell Street Moonah

Launceston: 332 Hobart Road Youngtown

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Duration:
6-8 Hours

Max Students:
12

Designed for:
Our nationally accredited height safety training course is designed for persons who are required to work at height. The course is designed to expose students who work at height to a broad range of height risk situations and to correctly implement a safe working procedure. The successful student will be competent to work at height using applicable fall protective equipment.

Pre-requisites:
Nil

Co-requisites:
Nil

Pre-entry Requirements:
Fitness to Participate declaration, participants must be physically capable of wearing a harness and climbing a ladder safely, maintaining 3 points of contact.
Long sleeves and long pants, Appropriate safety footwear
USI

Content:

The following items are covered during the conduct of the training:

• WH&S Legislation, Height Safety Regulations, Codes Of Practice & Australian Standards
• Correct use of Height Safety Equipment
• Elevated Working Platforms & Scaffolds
• Case Studies from industry
• Risk Assessment & Hierarchy of Hazard Control
• Management & Employee responsibilities
• Fall Arrest Devices & Safety Equipment
• Safe Ladder Techniques
• Equipment Inspection & Maintenance requirements
• Setting up a fall restraint system
• Emergency Procedures including Height Rescue Procedures
• Suspension Trauma
• Developing Site Procedures & Safe Work Methods

Unit of Competency 

RIIWHS204D Work safely at heights 

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

Delivery Method:
Classroom theory via PowerPoint presentations, including audio-visual material, practical desktop activities and discussion.
 Practical components using height safety equipment in a range of work simulated scenarios.