Work Safely at Heights – Refresher Training in Perth
The MSTS Working Safely at Heights Refresher Training course is designed to train and equip you to work safely at heights within Perth and Western Australia’s unique work environments. With our first-class facilities and trainers, MSTS courses are among the best working at heights training that Perth & Western Australia have to offer. Book online today to reserve your place.
Working at Heights Course certificate – RIIWHS204E
Participants of the training course will attain practical understanding and application of the tasks associated with working safely at heights in Western Australia.
The Work Safely at Heights Course content includes:
- Correct maintenance and inspections of equipment
- Correct inspection and fitting of full body harnesses
- Hazard identification and risk assessment using hierarchy of control
- Rescue and emergency procedure
- Understanding of the forces generated from falls
- Understanding of legislation, regulations, and standards of working at heights in WA
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course, applicants will be knowledgeable about and understand:
- How to work at heights in a safe manner
- The requirements of the Code of Practice “Prevention of Falls in The Workplace”
- Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996 with amendments 2002 regarding fall injury prevention systems
- Applicable sections of the MSIA & Regulations
- Requirements of AS 1891
- Definitions of fall arrest and restraint
- Using the Hierarchy of control to reduce hazards at heights.
- Inspect, fit and use a Full Body harness.
- Identify and understand the application of different items of fall protection.
- Use of twin lanyards
- Fall Trauma
- Basic Requirements regarding use of scaffolding.
- Basic Requirements regarding EWP use.
- Requirements regarding setting up of static lines.
- Correct use of ladders.
- Understand fall distances.
- Requirements for rescue procedures and systems available
Learners must be able to provide evidence of holding Statement of Attainment in “Work Safely at Heights – RIIWHS204E” which is dated within two years. However we will accept a renewal of up to 5 years.
Learners must read pre-course learner guide (as supplied by MSTS) prior to course commencement.
All learners must be able to read and comprehend English to a level that will enable them to safely perform duties as specified in the competency standard. MSTS recognises that some learners may require more support to meet the requirements of the training course. We will endeavour to meet these needs with regards to; language, literacy and numeracy skills. Learners are encouraged, prior to commencing the course and where applicable, to complete an MSTS LLN analysis, which will assist the Trainer/Assessor to interpret individual skill level and manage this from the onset.
All successful applicants will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment:
Work Safely at Heights – RIIWHS204E.