SAFE WORK AT HEIGHTS COURSE - RIIWHS204E Work Safely at Heights
UNIT DESCRIPTOR:
This unit covers working safely at heights in resources and infrastructure industries. It includes: identifying the work requirements, work procedures and instructions for the task; accessing and installing equipment; performing work at heights; and cleaning up the work area.
PRE-REQUISITES:
Applicants must be able to read and comprehend English Language.
COURSE CONTENT:
The Safe Working at Heights training plan is derived from Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package unit of competency:
RIIWHS204E Work Safely at Heights
Legislation in the Workplace - O.S.H. Acts and Regulations; Mines Safety Inspection Act and Regulations; specific regulations referring to Fall Prevention; WorkSafe WA Code of Practice; National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work; Australian/NZ Standards 1891 part 1 to 4.
Plan Work - Job at hand; hazards; access and egress; eliminate hazards as far as is practicable; where hazards still exist plan for use of equipment to prevent falls.
Personal Protective Equipment - Fall Restraint Systems; Fall Arrest Systems including full-body harness donning, care and maintenance in accordance with AS 2626; lanyards; shock absorbers; fall-arrest devices; hardware and system clearances.
Safe Working at Heights - Edge protection; scaffolds; ladder and tower safety; anchor points and static lines; plant access and egress; EWP's; tools and equipment at heights; house keeping and rescue procedures.
Practical assessment - Fall arrest PPE inspection and demonstration of safe, confident working practices at heights.
CERTIFICATION:
A statement of attainment for module RIIWHS204E will be issued upon successful completion of the course.
UNIT DESCRIPTOR:
This unit covers working safely at heights in resources and infrastructure industries. It includes: identifying the work requirements, work procedures and instructions for the task; accessing and installing equipment; performing work at heights; and cleaning up the work area.
PRE-REQUISITES:
Applicants must be able to read and comprehend English Language.
COURSE CONTENT:
The Safe Working at Heights training plan is derived from Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package unit of competency:
RIIWHS204E Work Safely at Heights
Legislation in the Workplace - O.S.H. Acts and Regulations; Mines Safety Inspection Act and Regulations; specific regulations referring to Fall Prevention; WorkSafe WA Code of Practice; National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work; Australian/NZ Standards 1891 part 1 to 4.
Plan Work - Job at hand; hazards; access and egress; eliminate hazards as far as is practicable; where hazards still exist plan for use of equipment to prevent falls.
Personal Protective Equipment - Fall Restraint Systems; Fall Arrest Systems including full-body harness donning, care and maintenance in accordance with AS 2626; lanyards; shock absorbers; fall-arrest devices; hardware and system clearances.
Safe Working at Heights - Edge protection; scaffolds; ladder and tower safety; anchor points and static lines; plant access and egress; EWP's; tools and equipment at heights; house keeping and rescue procedures.
Practical assessment - Fall arrest PPE inspection and demonstration of safe, confident working practices at heights.
CERTIFICATION:
A statement of attainment for module RIIWHS204E will be issued upon successful completion of the course.