Information About Work Safely at Heights

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Work Safely at Heights

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What is Working at Height?

• Work Safely at Height refers to any work that is
  above ground or below ground in which a person
  could fall and injure themselves if no
  precautions are taken.
• You could fall off a ladder, off a roof's edge,
  or through an opening on the floor. In the
  general industry, fall protection is required at
  4 feet above a lower level.
• Here are some safety tips to consider
• Use Railing
• Ensure You Understand Fall Distance
• Ensure the Selection of Acceptable Anchor Point
• Ensure You Select the Best Means of Working at
  Heights
• Use Ladders Properly

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Institute responsibility toward you
They are required to provide clear evidence to
enable you to decide if this course is suitable
for you. This course teaches the skills and
knowledge required to work safely at heights in
the Resources and Infrastructure industries. It
is appropriate for those working in operational
roles where they are required to perform work at
heights. Also responsible for the quality of the
training and assessment and will be issuing the
statement of attainment for this unit.
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Entry requirements

• An individual undertaking Work Safely at Heights
  Course will need to demonstrate the following to
  be eligible for entry
• Sufficient English language, literacy, numeracy
  and visual interpretation skills to successfully
  complete this course.
• Personal safety equipment must be provided by
  the student and worn during training.

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Are there physical requirements for this course?

• It is important to note that there are physical
  standards which relate to the level of
  performance required when undertaking accredited
  training.
• There can be no exceptions to these Australian
  Government requirements that are clearly written
  into the Training Package.
• Therefore, students who are unable to satisfy
  the physical requirements of the course cannot be
  deemed competent or issued with a statement of
  attainment, even if the qualification is a
  necessary part of their employment conditions.

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 Work environments

• Extractive Industries
• Manufacture industries
• Transport and Logistics
• Trades
• Emergency Rescue Team
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• Civil construction
• Construction
• Coal and mining
• Drilling