RIIWHS204E – Work Safely at Heights

RIIWHS204E – Work Safely at Heights

An individual undertaking this course will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

• Psychological and physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstrations for this course, such as the undertaking of the requirements to work safely at heights wearing appropriate PPE and using appropriate fall protection equipment. Participants will need sufficient physical ability to lift equipment infrequently from ground to overhead and access heights above 2m.
• Protective slip resistant footwear/safety shoes and comfortable/practical clothing must be provided by the student and worn during the practical sessions and assessment.
• Language, literacy and numeracy requirements – students must be able to read and correctly interpret required documentation relevant to working at height, speak clearly and unambiguously in English, explain, describe and verify sometimes complex needs and issues and understand the risk assessment requirements. Writing is required to the level of completing workplace forms and producing any required reports. Numeracy is required to the level of being able to correctly calculate total fall distances for example.

• Face-to-face: 7 hours minimum
• Refresher: 4 hours minimum

Performance tasks:

• Work safely at heights on at least two occasions, including: on a brittle surface with several skylights
  on a flat surface with uneven ground conditions
• Assess hazards and risks associated with working at heights and implement appropriate control methods
• Select, wear and care for personal protective equipment
• Identify required safety systems including fall protection and associated equipment
• Check the correct fitting, adjust and anchor fall protection and associated equipment

Documentation – The student must complete all documentation according to the required standard:

• Access, interpret and apply technical and safety information. including the JSEA/ SWMS for each scenario, for working at heights
• Complete an equipment maintenance log

Theory assessment:

• A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice and short answer questions. The student must successfully complete all assessment questions.

The Work Safely at Heights course has numerous real-world applications across various industries. In construction, workers often perform tasks on scaffolding, ladders, or elevated platforms, where fall protection is crucial. This training ensures they know how to rig and anchor fall protection systems, reducing the risk of accidents. In the resources sector, such as mining or oil and gas, employees frequently work on elevated structures or machinery, requiring the use of personal protective equipment and the ability to assess risks effectively.

For factory and maintenance workers, the course is essential when working on high shelving units or elevated equipment, ensuring they understand safety procedures and proper use of fall arrest systems. In the infrastructure industry, roles involving bridge maintenance, electrical tower repairs, or rooftop work demand the knowledge of how to control fall risks and safely fit personal protective equipment.

Overall, this training equips workers in high-risk positions with the skills and confidence to prevent falls, ensuring compliance with safety standards and enhancing workplace safety across industries.

• $300 per person per day
• Group bookings can be arranged

For more information or to make a booking for this course please contact us.