Height Safety Training
Employers have a duty to ensure their workplace is safe, and this means controlling the risk of falls from any height.
Analysis has shown that the risk of injury from a fall increases significantly for falls from two metres or more.
The prevention forms part of the OHS regulations which applies when there is a risk of a fall of more than two metres.
Typical falls that cause death and injury include those resulting from:
• Using unsafe or incomplete scaffolds
• Inappropriate ladders/ladder use
• Falling from or through roofs
• Falls from trucks
• Falls into holes, pits or shafts
• Accessing shelving
• Accessing mezzanine areas
Falling from height is the major cause of fatalities in the construction industry. Over 50% of all falls from a height of 2 metres or more result in death or serious injury. All such deaths and injuries are preventable.
| COURSE PURPOSE |
| The purpose of this program is to cover the competency required to undertake safe working practices when working at heights. |
| COURSE DURATION |
| Total Program time is 7 Hours. |
| QUALIFICATION OBTAINED |
| Statement of attainment issued: MNMG237A - Work Safety at Heights |
| COURSE SCHEDULE |
THEORY SESSION:
Impact Force, Regulations and Responsibilities, Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, Control Measures, Portable Height Equipment, Fall Arrest Equipment, Emergency Rescue.
PRACTICAL SESSION:
Completing a Risk Assessment, Safety Harnesses, Fall Restraint Systems, Fall Arrest Systems, Lanyards & Connectors, Anchor Systems, Rescue Practice and Scenario. |
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