About This Training Course

This Work Safely at Heights / Height Safety Training Course is suitable for ALL workers and tradespeople who need to work at height. The Work Safely at Heights / Height Safety Training Course covers all aspects of safe access to heights, legislative requirements, selection use and maintenance of personal protective equipment, along with practical exercises of setting up fall arrest systems and the rescue of a suspended casualty.

Subjects Covered

This Work Safely at Heights / Height Safety Training Course covers the following subjects:

Theory component includes:
• Work at Height Regulations / PPE regulations
• Health and Safety at Work Act
• AS/NZ and EN Standards
• Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment
• Work restraint and positioning
• Fall Arrest
• Inspection and record keeping procedures

Practical component includes:
• Identification and inspection of equipment using samples
• The correct fitting of harnesses
• The correct use of ladders, lanyards, anchor straps
• The Gotcha Rescue System
• The correct and safe storage of equipment

Training Course Outcomes

By the end of this Work Safely at Heights / Height Safety Training Course:

Participants will be able to: identify work requirements, prepare for work, access and install equipment, perform work at heights, clean up work area and rescue suspended persons. Satisfactory completion of this Work Safely at Heights / Height Safety Training Course will result in the awarding of a Statement of Attainment in the Nationally Recognised Unit of Competency RIIOHS204A Work Safely at Heights.

Other Information

This program is delivered by a Registered Training Organisation [RTO ID: 91601]. If you need further information please contact Startnextweek.com.au on 1300 728 102.