RIIWHS204D Work safely at heights

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RIIWHS204D Work safely at heights

Modification History

Not applicable.

Application

This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to work safety at heights in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries.

This unit it appropriate for those working in operational roles where they are required to perform work at heights.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and Industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.

Elements and Performance Criteria

1 Identify work requirements	1.1 Access, interpret and apply height safety procedures and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Identify and prepare written documentation for the scope of the task and proposed work practices/activities 1.3 Adhere to WHS requirements 1.4 Inspect site to determine layout and physical condition, condition of structures, prevailing weather conditions, equipment requirements and potential hazards 1.5 Identify, select and check safety equipment for serviceability 1.6 Identify, manage and report potential risks and hazards
2 Identify work procedures and instructions	2.1 Select materials, tools and equipment and check for serviceability 2.2 Select, wear and care for personal protective equipment 2.3 Inspect/install fall protection and perimeter protection equipment 2.4 Identify approved methods of moving tools and equipment to work area and minimise potential hazards associated with tools at heights 2.5 Install safety system correctly 2.6 Select and install appropriate signs and barricades
3 Access and install equipment	3.1 Correctly fit, adjust and anchor fall protection and associated equipment 3.2 Make arrangements to install required equipment 3.3 Use recommended methods to access work area for people, tools and equipment 3.4 Locate tools and materials to eliminate or minimise the risk of items being knocked down
4 Perform work at heights	4.1 Check access from ground to work area and ensure it is safe 4.2 Keep fall equipment in place and adjusted appropriately for movement during work 4.3 Undertake manual handling of materials and equipment 4.4 Locate materials and equipment ensuring that they are safely secured and distributed 4.5 Check safety system periodically for compliance 4.6 Monitor risk control measures to ensure that they are effective and appropriate 4.7 Reassess risk control measures, as required, in accordance with changed work practices and/or site conditions and undertake alterations
5 Clean up work area	5.1 Dismantle and remove safety system 5.2 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials 5.3 Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit. Further information is available in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Companion Volume.

Unit Mapping Information

RIIOHS204A Working safely at heights

Links

SkillsDMC RII Companion Volumes - http://www.skillsdmc.com.au/