Working at Heights: Staying Safe and Compliant

Working at heights is a critical aspect of many industries, including construction, maintenance, and warehousing. It involves performing tasks at elevated levels, where the risk of falls and injuries is significantly higher. To ensure safety, following proper procedures, using appropriate protective equipment, and adhering to local regulations is non-negotiable. In Australia, this means complying with Work Health and Safety (WHS) standards, which outline clear guidelines for identifying risks, implementing fall prevention measures, and training workers. Whether it's using harnesses, scaffolding, or guardrails, prioritising safety helps minimise accidents and ensures a secure working environment for everyone involved. Remember, preparation and vigilance are key when working at heights.

 

Course description:

 

This course is designed for new and experienced personnel required to work safely at heights at an operational level typically in the resources and infrastructure industries. The course will expose students to a broad range of height risk situations and to implement safe working procedures according to the regulations and legislative requirements governing working safely at heights.   

Students will learn to identify risks and implement appropriate control measures as well as interpret and apply risk assessment documentation, technical and safety information as well as understand the strengths and limitations of the fall protection equipment available for working safely at heights. 

Students will perform two work safely at heights scenarios using various safety systems. This includes installing equipment checking and correctly fitting, adjusting and anchoring fall protection systems and associated equipment.

 

In addition to the training, we can also do inspections on your equipment, equipment cleaniing and introduce asset management software to control the movement of your equipment . All inspections, cleaning and non-destructive testing done in accordance with AS/NZS 1891.4.

Our inspection crew also hold the certification PUAEQU001 Inspect and test response equipment. 

 

Please contact us for an obligation free quotation.