Working Safely at Heights

Working Safely at Heights

Focus:

This unit specifies the competency required to undertake safe working practices when working at heights or depths.

Element Breakdown

• Access and install equipment
• Perform work at heights

Examples of application

• Collecting, analysing & organising information – identify and document scope of task and proposed work practices/activities
• Communicating ideas & information – select and install appropriate signs and barricades
• Planning & organising activities – prepare for work
• Working with teams & others – use recommended methods to access work area for people, tools and equipment
• Using mathematical ideas & techniques – inspect/install fall protection and perimeter protection equipment ensuring adequacy for work and conformance to regulatory requirements
• Solving problems – inspect/install fall protection and perimeter protection equipment ensuring adequacy for work
• Using technology – correctly fit, adjust and anchor fall protection and associated equipment