Course Summary

RIIWHS204E

This course develops the knowledge and skills required to safely undertake work at heights

Course Duration   
8 hours

Participants   
Maximum of 12 persons

Course Qualifications

Qualification
Successful trainees will receive a Statement of Attainment for RIIWHS204E Work Safely at Heights which is recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework

Course Outline & Learning Objectives
• Identify the scope and OHS requirements for the working at heights (WAH) task
• Identify the hazards and managing the risks of the WAH task
• Indetifying fall prevention / fall protection options & methods
• Selecting & inspecting appropriate tools and equipment for the specific WAH task
• Safely installing equipment for the WAH task
• Inspecting, fitting & safe use of Harnesses
• Safely performing work at heights
• Emergency procedures & rescue of a suspended worker
• Safely dismantling, cleaning, inspecting and storing working at heights tools & equipment

Course Overview
This Nationally Recognised course has been developed to provide participants with a theory and practical knowledge of equipment requirements and safe work methods to be used when working at heights. The course is suitable for persons who are required to work in areas where there may be a risk of falling and those who may be required to act as standby personnel and manage or supervise persons required to work at heights. Participants completing this course will understand the legislative requirements detailed in the OH&S Regulation and relevant Australian Standards, WorkCover Codes of Practice and the operation and maintenance of associated safety equipment used for working at heights.

Each Trainee Must Provide
• Own Transport
• Lunch
• Appropriate clothing, closed in footwear

Please contact our office on 1300 ZEROHARM (07 4987 7340) for specific costs associated with site based training.