Work safely at heights
RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights
Entry Requirements:
- Participants must provide identification. Sound verbal and written comprehension of the English language is mandatory.
- Trousers‚ shirt and safety boots are required to be worn at each session.
Our one day training course is for people who need the skills and qualification to work safely at heights.
It’s an intensive‚ hands-on training course, with a strong theoretical component and practical tasks that focus on safe operating procedures.
It’s an intensive‚ hands-on training course, with a strong theoretical component and practical tasks that focus on safe operating procedures.
On successful completion of the program you will receive a Statement of Attainment for:
- RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights
You will gain an understanding of:
- Legislation and requirements
- Environmental protection
- Duty of care
- Safe work practices
- Safe work method statements
- Task assessment
- Site information
- Hazards and risk management
- Operational plan
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Tools and equipment
- Emergencies and reporting incidents
- Dismantle safety system
- Clear work area and tidy up
- Check and store equipment
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS
Elements describe the essential outcomes.
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate
achievement of the element.
achievement of the element.
1. Identify work requirements
1.1 Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
1.2 Access, interpret and apply documentation required to work safely at heights
1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures according to workplace procedures
1.4 Inspect worksite to determine layout and physical condition, condition of structures and equipment requirements
1.5 Adhere to legislative requirements
1.6 Select appropriate plant, tools and equipment for the job, inspect them for serviceability and rectify or report any faults prior to commencement of work activities
1.7 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
1.8 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for emergency situations
1.2 Access, interpret and apply documentation required to work safely at heights
1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures according to workplace procedures
1.4 Inspect worksite to determine layout and physical condition, condition of structures and equipment requirements
1.5 Adhere to legislative requirements
1.6 Select appropriate plant, tools and equipment for the job, inspect them for serviceability and rectify or report any faults prior to commencement of work activities
1.7 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
1.8 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for emergency situations
2. Identify work procedures and instructions
2.1 Consult with relevant personnel to select materials, tools and equipment required for the work activities
2.2 Inspect and install fall protection and perimeter protection equipment
2.3 Identify methods of moving tools and equipment to the work area according to workplace procedures
2.4 Ensure the safety system has been installed according to workplace procedures
2.5 Select and install appropriate signs and barricades according to workplace procedures
2.2 Inspect and install fall protection and perimeter protection equipment
2.3 Identify methods of moving tools and equipment to the work area according to workplace procedures
2.4 Ensure the safety system has been installed according to workplace procedures
2.5 Select and install appropriate signs and barricades according to workplace procedures
3. Access and install equipment
3.1 Consult with relevant personnel to ensure anchor fall protection and associated equipment is fitted and adjusted according to workplace procedures
3.2 Ensure all required equipment is installed according to workplace procedures
3.3 Access work area for people, tools and equipment according to workplace procedures
3.4 Locate tools and materials to eliminate or minimise the risk of items being knocked down
3.2 Ensure all required equipment is installed according to workplace procedures
3.3 Access work area for people, tools and equipment according to workplace procedures
3.4 Locate tools and materials to eliminate or minimise the risk of items being knocked down
4. Perform work at heights
4.1 Check access from ground to work area and ensure it is safe according to workplace procedures
4.2 Keep fall equipment in place and adjusted appropriately for movement during work
4.3 Undertake manual handling of materials and equipment according to workplace procedures
4.4 Locate materials and equipment ensuring that they are safely secured and distributed according to workplace procedures
4.5 Check safety system periodically for compliance
4.6 Monitor risk control measures to ensure that they are effective and appropriate according to workplace procedures
4.7 Reassess risk control measures, as required, in accordance with workplace procedures and undertake alterations
4.2 Keep fall equipment in place and adjusted appropriately for movement during work
4.3 Undertake manual handling of materials and equipment according to workplace procedures
4.4 Locate materials and equipment ensuring that they are safely secured and distributed according to workplace procedures
4.5 Check safety system periodically for compliance
4.6 Monitor risk control measures to ensure that they are effective and appropriate according to workplace procedures
4.7 Reassess risk control measures, as required, in accordance with workplace procedures and undertake alterations
5. Clean up work area
5.1 Consult with relevant personnel to ensure safety system is dismantled and removed according to workplace procedures
5.2 Clear work area and dispose of materials
5.3 Clean and maintain the plant and equipment, inspect for ensure serviceability and rectify or report any faults or issues to relevant personnel
5.4 Process written maintenance records according to workplace procedures
5.2 Clear work area and dispose of materials
5.3 Clean and maintain the plant and equipment, inspect for ensure serviceability and rectify or report any faults or issues to relevant personnel
5.4 Process written maintenance records according to workplace procedures
Assessment
Assessments will be conducted using a theory and practical assessment tool.
The assessor will inform you of each of the assessments prior to them being conducted.

Investment: $300
Duration: 1 day
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