Working Safely at Heights 

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.

Qualification

A Statement of Attainment will be awarded upon the successful completion of the course; this is a nationally recognized unit of competency.

Your Statement of Attainment does not have an expiry date, however, Working at Heights Association (WAHA) and industry standards recommend retraining every two years.

Duration

1 day

Schedule

For a list of when these courses are scheduled to run, click Course Schedule.