HT – RIIWHS204E Work Safely at Heights
Introduction:
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work safely at heights in the resources and infrastructure industries.
Target Audience:
It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under supervision to undertake a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures and take responsibility for the quality of work outcomes.
Learning Outcomes:
- 1. Identify work requirements
- 2. Identify work procedures and instructions
- 3. Access and install equipment
- 4. Perform work at heights
- 5. Clean up work area
Learning Methods:
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Face to face classroom
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Knowledge assessment
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Practical assessment
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No pre-course reading or homework is required
Program Benefits:
- Site Passport: Many construction, mining, and maintenance sites strictly forbid you from stepping foot on scaffolding or roofs without this specific ticket.
- Gravity Awareness: You learn to see your work site differently, instantly spotting fall hazards before you even step off the ground.
- Gear Mastery: You gain total confidence in selecting, inspecting, and correctly fitting safety harnesses, lanyards, and anchors.
- Physics of Falls: You understand how fall clearance works, ensuring your safety rope isn't too long to stop you before hitting the ground.
- Identifies Hidden Hazards: Teaches you to spot weak structures and open drops before stepping off the ground.
Content:
- 1.1 Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
- 1.2 Access, interpret and apply documentation required to work safely at heights
- 1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures according to workplace procedures
- 1.4 Inspect worksite to determine layout and physical condition, condition of structures and equipment requirements
- 1.5 Adhere to legislative requirements
- 1.6 Select appropriate plant, tools and equipment for the job, inspect them for serviceability and rectify or report any faults prior to commencement of work activities
- 1.7 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
- 1.8 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for emergency situations
- 2.1 Consult with relevant personnel to select materials, tools and equipment required for the work activities
- 2.2 Inspect and install fall protection and perimeter protection equipment
- 2.3 Identify methods of moving tools and equipment to the work area according to workplace procedures
- 2.4 Ensure the safety system has been installed according to workplace procedures
- 2.5 Select and install appropriate signs and barricades according to workplace procedures
- 3.1 Consult with relevant personnel to ensure anchor fall protection and associated equipment is fitted and adjusted according to workplace procedures
- 3.2 Ensure all required equipment is installed according to workplace procedures
- 3.3 Access work area for people, tools and equipment according to workplace procedures
- 3.4 Locate tools and materials to eliminate or minimise the risk of items being knocked down
- 4.1 Check access from ground to work area and ensure it is safe according to workplace procedures
- 4.2 Keep fall equipment in place and adjusted appropriately for movement during work
- 4.3 Undertake manual handling of materials and equipment according to workplace procedures
- 4.4 Locate materials and equipment ensuring that they are safely secured and distributed according to workplace procedures
- 4.5 Check safety system periodically for compliance
- 4.6 Monitor risk control measures to ensure that they are effective and appropriate according to workplace procedures
- 4.7 Reassess risk control measures, as required, in accordance with workplace procedures and undertake alterations
- 5.1 Consult with relevant personnel to ensure safety system is dismantled and removed according to workplace procedures
- 5.2 Clear work area and dispose of materials
- 5.3 Clean and maintain the plant and equipment, inspect for ensure serviceability and rectify or report any faults or issues to relevant personnel
- 5.4 Process written maintenance records according to workplace procedures
Upcoming Workshops
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Spaces | Cost | Enrol Myself | Group Booking |
| RIIWHS204E Work Safely at Heights | 27 August 2026 | 08:00 am - 02:30 pm | LifeAid Moranbah | 4 | $325.00 |