Working at Heights

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Overview

This course provides knowledge and practical skills for working safely at height, preventing falls, selecting and inspecting equipment, using personal fall-protection systems, and responding to emergencies.

The source references QCS 2014 and includes basic rescue awareness, face-to-face theory, a post-online assessment, and a practical session that should be completed within 90 days.

Target Audience

Personnel working more than two metres above the ground, or within two metres of an edge where a fall may occur, as defined by the source brochure.

Key Benefits

Understand how work-at-height requirements apply to the workplace
Recognise work-at-height hazards and risks
Select and inspect suitable work equipment
Choose appropriate personal fall-protection equipment
Complete pre-use equipment checks
Understand suspension consequences and emergency actions

Assessment

Post-online assessment, as stated in the source. Practical competence and certification timing require confirmation.

Course Details

Duration
4 Hours
Language
English
Certificate
DISS
Validity
2 Years

Delivery Method

Face-to-face theory. The source states that the practical session should be completed within 90 days.

Standards and References

The source refers to QCS 2014 and generic work-at-height legislation. Verify current definitions, thresholds, amendments, equipment instructions, rescue arrangements, and project or client requirements.

The course covers work-at-height hazards, equipment, fall prevention, and emergency response:

Requirements and Risk

Work-at-height legislation and standards
Health, safety, and welfare at work
Hazards and risks associated with work at height
Activities and areas where fall protection is needed
Work-at-height risk assessment

Equipment and Fall Protection

Working platforms used at height
Selection and inspection of work equipment
Selection of task-appropriate fall protection
Pre-use checks
Fall prevention and protection
Personal fall-arrest systems
Fall-protection plan

Emergency and Delivery

Consequences of suspension in a full-body harness
Actions for a suspended casualty
Emergency actions
Basic rescue awareness
Face-to-face theory
Practical session within 90 days
Post-online assessment
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