Working Safely at HeightsHeight Safety Theory and Practical

Theory

– Legislation and governance material relating to working at heights.

– What defines ’work at height’. – Hazard analysis and risk assessment. – Control measures for working at height. – Categories for working at height (work

restraint, work positioning, fall arrest). – Legal requirements for equipment

inspection and record keeping. – Compliance, strengths and characteristics

of height safety equipment. – Legal necessity for provision for

rescue capability.

Practical

– Correct inspection, fitting and adjustment of harnesses (including suspension in harness).

– Participation in SWMS to control risks for working at height.

– Selection, setup and rigging of anchor straps and slings.

– Pre-use inspection, installation and use of work restraint techniques.

– Pre-use inspection and use of single/twin leg fall arrest lanyards.

– Pre-use inspection, installation and use of fall arrest blocks/inertia reels.

– Pre-use inspection, installation and use of temporary horizontal safety lines.

– Pre-use inspection, installation and use of height safety connectors.

– Introduction to rescue using a pre-rigged workplace rescue system.

Where appropriate, additional client-specific topics will be covered. Training can be conducted at our purpose built SpanSet training facility in Sydney, or via our network of trainers across Australia.

Training Outcome

All successful students will receive a Statement of Attainment and a personalised ID card as proof of their qualification.

– RIIWHS204D Work Safely at Heights.

Remember!

To work at height, it is a legal necessity to have received training.

If you require any further information or would like to book a course, please contact our National Training Coordinator on 02 4735 3955.

Height Safety OperatorCourse Code: RIIWHS204D

As outlined in AS1891.4, SpanSet’s Working Safely at Heights course covers all aspects required to meet this competency level.

Working Safely at HeightsCourse Code: RIIWHS204D

Duration

1 Day

Ratio of Trainers to Trainees

1:10

Introduction

SpanSet Australia’s nationally accredited Work Safely at Heights course has been structured to provide students with the necessary practical skills and theoretical understanding, to undertake work at heights on a broad range of structures and differing environments; as well as working safely in the vicinity of unprotected edges or on steep ground.

Course Elements

Upon successful completion of the course, students will gain knowledge of:

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Working Safely at HeightsRefresherHeight Safety Theory and Practical Refresher

– Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment

– Control measures for working at height

– Categories for working at height (workrestraint, work positioning, fall arrest)

– Legal requirements for equipmentinspection and record keeping

– Compliance, strengths and characteristicsof height safety equipment

– Legal necessity for provision for rescuecapability.

Practical– The practical component is structured

so that the activities undertaken arerepresentative of the work site specifi csand tasks that the candidates are exposedto in their work at height.

– Risk analysis and control is then tailored tothis representative work environment.

– The simulated work activities incorporatethe following:

– Correct inspection, fi tting and adjustment of harness (including suspension in harness)

– Selection, setup and rigging of anchor straps and slings

– Pre-use inspection, installation and use of work restraint techniques

– Pre-use inspection and use of single/twin leg fall arrest lanyards

– Pre-use inspection, installation and use of fall arrest blocks / inertia reels.

– Pre-use inspection, installation and use of temporary horizontal safety lines

– Pre-use inspection, installation and use of height safety connectors

– Introduction to rescue using a pre-rigged workplace rescue system.

Training can be conducted at a purpose built SpanSet training facility in Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne or on your site anywhere in Australasia.

Training OutcomesWhen evidence of a previous qualifi cation for Working Safely at Heights has been provided a reissuing of a Statement of Attainment and a personalised ID card, in one of the following:

– RIIWHS204DWork Safely at Heights.

Course Code: RIIWHS204D

Duration5 hours

PrerequisiteExisting qualifi cation in Working Safely at Heights (current within last 3 years).

IntroductionSpanset Australia has developed the Working Safely at Heights Refresher course specifi cally to provide a candidate with an opportunity to update their knowledge, skills and experience when undertaking work activity at height.

The legislative framework and guidance materials relating to working at height are dynamic and continually evolving.

The course allows candidates on successful completion to have up to date information allowing them to undertake their work activities in view to full compliance.

Course Elements

Upon successful completion of the course, candidates will gain knowledge of:

Theory– Legislation and governance material

relating to working at height

– What defi nes ’work at height’

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Height Safety ManagerHeight Safety Management

Training Outcome

All successful candidates will receive a Statement of Attainment and a personalised ID card as proof of their qualification.

– RIIWHS204D Work Safely at Heights

– Statement of Attainment MEM15004BPerform Inspection; and

– Rescue Systems Operator using thefollowing units of competency:

– PUAOHS001C Follow DefinedWork Health and Safety Policiesand Procedures

– PUASAR022A Participate in aRescue Operation

for all candidates who are successfully deemed competent.

Height Safety ManagerAs outlined in AS1891.4.

Course Codes: RIIWHS204D / MEM15004B /PUAOHS001C / PUASAR022A

Duration:

3 days

Ratio of Trainers to Trainees:

1:6

IntroductionThe course has been structured to provide:

– Training for people involved in theselection, design, manufacture orinstallation of height safety equipment andinstallations

– Skills to develop control measures for bestwork practices

– Criteria for inspection, maintenance, recordkeeping, storage and withdrawal fromservice of height safety equipment

– Technical skills appropriate to taskincluding risk and systems management .

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Prerequisites

– PUAEME001B Provide Emergency Care: or

– Current First Aid/CPR Accreditation.

Course ContentTo be found competent as a Height Safety Manager, candidates will successfully undertake three 1 day qualifications:

– Work Safely at Height

– Competent Person Practical Inspection andRecord Keeping

– Rescue Systems Operator.

Please see the individual course outlines for more detailed course information.

RTO ID: 91173

Height Safety SupervisorHeight Safety Management

Training OutcomeAll successful candidates will receive a Statement of Attainment and a personalised ID card as proof of their qualification.

– RIIWHS204D Work Safely at Heights

– Rescue Systems Operator using thefollowing units of competency:

– PUAOHS001C Follow Defined WorkHealth and Safety Policies andProcedures

– PUASAR022A Participate in aRescue Operation

for all candidates who are successfully deemed competent.

Height Safety SupervisorAs outlined in AS1891.4.

Course Codes: RIIWHS204D / PUAOHS001C / PUASAR022A

Duration:

2 days

Ratio of Trainers to Trainees:

1:6

IntroductionAs outlined in the standard a successful candidate will have the ability to work unsupervised, be able to supervise other operators, as well as being able to participate in first response rescue.

Prerequisites

– PUAEME001B Provide Emergency Care: or

– Current First Aid/CPR Accreditation.

Course ContentTo be found competent as a Height Safety Supervisor, candidates will successfully undertake both 1 day qualifications:

– Work Safely at Height

– Rescue Systems Operator.

Please see the individual course outlines for more detailed course information.

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Rescue Systems OperatorRescue and Evacuation from Heights

– The importance of rescue provision

– Individual and team safety

– Anchor points and rigging, includingedge protection

– Rescue techniques

– Casualty management

– Inspection and record keeping procedures

– The use of work restraint andpositioning techniques

– Climbing and structural mobility techniques

– Understanding simple mechanical advantage

– AS/NZS and EN Standards.

Practical – Pre-use inspection, correct fitting and

adjustment of fall arrest harnessesand buddy-checks

– Identification and understanding ofsupplied rescue kit(s) and its components

– Basic stretcher rigging techniques

– The deployment and practical use of apre-rigged rescue kit to perform post-fallrescue activities using either:

Option A (Remote Attachment)

– A rescue kit with a raising/loweringcapability to:

– Raise a casualty back to safety

– Lower a casualty back to safetyor

Option B (Descent Attachment)

– The use of a self-locking descender toremote lower a casualty to safety

– The use of a rescue kit containing a self-locking descender to access a casualtyand evacuate them down to safety.

Assessment of CandidatesWritten theory assessment with multiple choice and short answer questions. Requires 100% pass mark for competency.

Practical assessment requires the candidates to complete a number of rescue techniques including a demonstration of a correct set up of the rescue kit, safe use and post-rescue pack up. Candidates are required to complete these techniques in a reasonable time frame and in a safe manner.During the course of the training, candidates will continue to be verbally and practically assessed by the trainer to ensure they have the necessary understanding and competency required on specific topics and scenarios.

Training OutcomeStatement of Attainment in:

– Rescue Systems Operator using thefollowing units of competency:

– PUAOHS001CFollow Defined Occupational Healthand Safety Policies and Procedures

– PUASAR022AParticipate in a Rescue Operation

for all candidates who are successfully deemed competent.

– ID card for all candidates.

Course Codes: PUAOHS001C / PUASAR022A

Duration: 1 Day

Ratio of Trainers to Trainees: 1:6

IntroductionUnder the new national codes of practice and regulations, a person conducting a business or undertaking who implements a fall arrest system as a measure to control risk MUST establish emergency and rescue procedures.

These procedures need to be rehearsed and tested for effectiveness and include training and instruction for workers.This course has been structured to provide:

– Candidates with the skills and knowledgeto set up and conduct rope rescue of asuspended or injured casualty using a pre-rigged proprietary rope rescue system

– The necessary skills to respond to a varietyof post-fall rescue situations such as high/low anchor rescue, casualty evacuation,rescue off inertia reels, rescue off verticallifelines and off towers, masts or structures.

Prerequisites

– RIIWHS204D Work Safely at Heights; and

– HLTFA211A Apply First Aid; or

– PUAEME001B Provide Emergency Care.

Course Elements

Theory – Legislation

– Hazard analysis and risk assessment

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Enter Confined SpaceConfined Space Entry

– Ventilation testing – Resuscitation – Compressed air breathing apparatus – Safety equipment – Rescue

Practical

– Implementation and operation of confined space entry permit system.

– Calibrating and using gas detection equipment.

– Use of confined space entry/ rescue equipment.

– Confined space entry – Basic confined space rescue scenarios. – Confined space work positioning

techniques.

Assessment Methods

Written theory assessment with multiple choice and short answer questions. Requires 100% pass mark for competency.

If a candidate gets a total score of less than 100%, then the trainer will explore the learner’s knowledge of the topic. Where the candidate has a good knowledge of the topic, the result may be amended.

Practical assessment requires the learners to set up and sign entry permits, and correctly use gas detection equipment prior and during entry.

Learners must perform confined space entries, including work positioning techniques.

During the course of the training, learners will continually be verbally assessed by the trainer, to ensure they have the required understanding and competency required on specific topics and scenarios.

Training Outcome

All successful learners will receive a Statement of Attainment and a personalised ID card as proof of their qualification.

– MSMPER205 Enter Confined Space

– MSMPER200 Work in Accordance With An Issued Permit

– MSMPER300 Issue Work Permits

– RIIRIS201D Conduct Local Risk Control

– MSMWHS217 Gas Test Atmospheres

– RIIWHS202D Enter And Work In Confined Spaces.

Course Codes: MSMPER205 / MSMPER200 MSMPER300 / MSMWHS217 / RIIRIS201D /RIIWHS202D

Duration

2 Days

Ratio of Trainers to Trainees

1:10

Introduction

The course has been structured to provide:

– Practical working skills for all persons who are required to enter and work in confined spaces. Learners will learn a comprehensive understanding of confined space permit systems, gas detection procedures, roles and responsibilities of standby personnel and the safe use of personal protective equipment.

– Knowledge of legislative requirements when working in confined spaces.

Course Elements

Theory

– Legislation – Confined Space Entry – Hazard analysis and risk assessment. – Permit systems – Fire awareness – Atmospheric testing

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Confined Space RefresherConfined Space Entry

– Hazard analysis and risk assessment

– Permit systems

– Fire awareness

– Atmospheric testing

– Ventilation testing

– First aid and resuscitation

– Compressed air breathing apparatus

– Safety equipment

– Rescue from confined spaces.

Practical

– Implementation and operation of confinedspace entry permit system

– Calibrating and using gas detectionequipment

– Confined space entry

– Use of confined space entry/rescue equipment

– Basic confined space rescue scenarios

– Confined space work positioningtechniques.

Assessment MethodsThere is a written theory assessment with multiple choice and short answer questions. Requires 100% pass mark for competency.

If a candidate gets a total score of less than 100% then the trainer will explore the learners’ knowledge of the topic. Where the candidate has a good knowledge of the topic the result may be amended.

Practical assessment requires the learners set up and sign entry permits, correctly use gas detection equipment prior and during entry.

Learners must perform confined space entries including work positioning techniques, as well as participation in a confined space rescue.

During the course of the training learners will be continually verbally assessed by the trainer to ensure they have the required understanding and competency required on specific topics and scenarios.

Training OutcomeAll successful learners will receive a Statement of Attainment and a personalised ID card as proof of their qualification.

– MSAPMPER205C Enter Confined Space

– MSAPMPER200C Work in AccordanceWith An Issued Permit

– MSAPMPER300C Issue Work Permits

– RIIRIS201D Conduct Local Risk Control

– MSAPMOHS217A Gas Test Atmospheres

– RIIWHS202D Enter And Work InConfined Spaces.

Course Codes: MSAPMPER205C / MSAPMPER200C

Duration1 Day

Ratio of Trainers to Trainees1:10

PrerequisiteExisting Qualification in Confined Space (current within the last 3 years).

IntroductionThe course has been structured to provide:

– Refresher training for practical workingskills for all persons who are requiredto enter and work in confined spaces.Learners will learn a comprehensiveunderstanding of confined space permitsystems, gas detection procedures, rolesand responsibilities of standby personneland the safe use of personal protectiveequipment

– Knowledge of legislative requirementswhen working in confined spaces.

Course Elements

Theory

– Legislation

– Confined space entry

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RTO ID: 91173

Breathing ApparatusConfined Space Entry

Practical – Pre-donning and inspection test

– Operating breathing apparatus

– Conduct work and rescue activities usingbreathing apparatus

– Close down and remove breathingapparatus

– Use of Confined Space entry/rescueequipment with breathing apparatus.

Assessment MethodsWritten theory assessment with multiple choice and short answer questions. Requires 100% pass mark for competency.

If a candidate gets a total score of less than 100% then the trainer will explore the learners’ knowledge of the topic. Where the candidate has a good knowledge of the topic the result may be amended.

Practical assessment requires the learners to correctly perform pre-use inspection requirements, correct donning techniques and all post operational checks and procedures for breathing apparatus.

Perform practical confined space rescue exercises using breathing apparatus.

During the course of the training learners will be continually verbally assessed by the trainer to ensure they have the required understanding and competency required on specific topics and scenarios.

Training OutcomeAll successful learners will receive a Statement of Attainment and a personalised ID card as proof of their qualification.

– MSAPMOHS216AOperate Breathing Apparatus.

Course Code: MSAPMOHS216A

Duration1 Day

Ratio of Trainers to Trainees1:10

IntroductionThe course has been structured to provide:

– Learners with both theoretical and practicalknowledge to operate and maintaincompressed air breathing apparatus.

Course Elements

Theory

– Pre-donning checks and tests on breathingapparatus

– Components of breathing apparatus

– Breathing apparatus operationalprocedures

– Post operational and cleaning procedures.

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RTO ID: 91173