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August 3, 2023

Working Safely at Heights

Working Safely at Heights

Unit CodeRIIOHS204A— Working Safely at Heights
RTOBendigo Regional Institute of TAFE
BookingsStacey Clark – 03 5434 1653
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