Working at Heights

Why the training

On average of 1260 workers are injured every year due to falling from heights. Most of these falls are from relatively low heights (5m or less). You should always consider whether there is a risk of a person falling especially when carrying out work which is:

  • On a structure being constructed or being demolished.

  • On fragile roofing.

  • Accomplished using access equipment such as ladders, elevated work platforms etc.

  • On an unstable surface.

  • On a surface which is sloping and/or slippery.

  • On or near an unprotected edge or opening.

Because the human body will always come off second best in a fall, Workplace Health and Safety legislation requires that people, Employers and Employees when working at heights in the workplace, shall always take steps to minimise the risk of a fall.

What we provide

This nationally recognised course is designed to provide participants with detailed knowledge of how to conduct height related activities in a safe manner, and apply height safety principles. Participants are trained and skilled in accordance with current legislation, codes of practice and Australian Standards.

The theory of the Working at Heights training course focuses on teaching the process risk assessment for safe working at heights, and the control measures necessary to work safely in a range of situations and applications, including the use of a range of fall protection equipment, along with practical demonstrations.

What you get.

On satisfactory completion of the course students will receive a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment plus a wallet card outlining the qualification.

We manage our client’s qualification in the respect that approximately six weeks prior to their certification expiry, if applicable, we forward a reminder notice to the participant. We will also provide their employer with a Workplace Report outlining staff training history.