Working At Heights

Any person that is working at heights in any industry needs to have
the required safety training in accordance with the Code of Practice Falls at Workplaces.

Working At Heights Course (WAH)

UNIT CODE: RIIWHS204E
UNIT TITLE: Work Safely at Heights

About Working At Heights

Any person that is working at heights in any industry needs to have the required safety training in accordance with the Code of Practice Falls at Workplaces.

Prerequisites

You must be 18 years of age (as evidenced by photo ID – driver’s licence or passport)
Ability to understand, read and write English

Theory

Legislation OH&S Act 1984 Responsibilities (Duty of Care)
Regulations OH&S 1996 Specific hazard and work practices
Code of Practice Prevention of Falls at Workplaces
Australian Standards: – 1891.1, 2, 3, 4
Harness & Fall Arrest Systems – 4142.3
Health & Safety Act Section 19: What employers must do
Occupational Health & Safety Act Section 20: What employees must do
Occupational Health & Safety Act Section 21: Employers & Self Employed
Occupational Health & Safety Act Section 23: Duties of Manufacturers
Occupational Health & Safety Regulation 3.49
Occupational Health & Safety Regulation 3.55
Common Hazards
Hierarchy of Control
Physical Control Measures
Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
Emergency Rescue Suspension
Trauma Preventing Suspension
Anchors, Harness & Lanyard Harness Inspection
Maintenance

Practical

The practical component of this course includes a demonstration of all equipment mentioned in relation to Australian Standards. There is also an exercise in which rescue procedures are demonstrated, which includes the “gotcha” rescue system, EDD, ladder climbing and double hook up system to a static line. Also includes vertical static lines/ascenders. All participants must complete the mentioned to achieve certification.