Working at Heights

Description

This course is aimed at providing candidates with the necessary
skills and knowledge to undertake work at heights safely and competently,
covering selection, inspection and safe use of equipment, risk management, and
requirements of relevant International Standards, company procedures and
legislation. This course is aimed to helping participants to apply these and
other safe work practices.

Who should attend

This course is recommended for those working in Civil Construction,
Coal Mining, Drilling, Extractive Industries, Metalliferous Mining or
Infrastructure, and will be required to spend a great deal of time as a sentry
or stand-by working at heights; whether on scaffolding, EWP or large equipment.

This standard training will enhance the safety competency of all
personnel in the industry whilst driving consistency and cost efficiency.

Course outline

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Reference documents / legislation

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Statistics of height-related incidents

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Definitions

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Risk management for working at height

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Fall prevention methods