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Working Safely at HeightsHeight Safety Theory and Practical

– Categories for working at height (work restraint, work positioning, fall arrest)

– Legal requirements for equipment inspection and record keeping

– Compliance, strengths and characteristics of height safety equipment

– Legal necessity for provision for rescue capability.

Practical

– Correct inspection, fitting and adjustment of harness (including suspension in harness)

– Participation in SWMS to control risks for working at height

– Selection, setup and rigging of anchor straps and slings

– Pre-use inspection, installation and use of work restraint techniques

– Pre-use inspection and use of single/twin leg fall arrest lanyards

– Pre-use inspection, installation and use of fall arrest blocks/inertia reels.

– Pre-use inspection, installation and use of temporary horizontal safety lines

– Pre-use inspection, installation and use of height safety connectors

– Introduction to rescue using a pre-rigged workplace rescue system.

Where appropriate additional client-specific topics will be covered. Training can be conducted at a purpose built SpanSet training facility in Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne or on your site anywhere in Australasia.

Training OutcomeAll successful candidates will receive a Statement of Attainment and a personalised ID card as proof of their qualification.

– RIIWHS204D Work Safely at Heights.

Remember!To work at height it is a legal necessity to have received training.

If you require any further information or would like to book a course, please contact our National Training Coordinator on 02 4735 3955.

Height Safety OperatorAs outlined in AS1891.4

SpanSet’s Working Safely at Height course covers all aspects required to meet this competency level.

Working Safely at HeightsDuration1 Day

IntroductionSpanSet Australia’s nationally accredited Work Safely at Heights course has been structured to provide candidates with the necessary practical skills and theoretical understanding to undertake work at height on a broad range of structures and differing environments; as well as working safely in the vicinity of unprotected edges or on steep ground.

Course ElementsUpon successful completion of the course, candidates will gain knowledge of:

Theory

– Legislation and governance material relating to working at height

– What defines ’work at height’

– Hazard analysis and risk assessment

– Control measures for working at height

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EnvironmentISO 14001:2004Lic:CEM21958

Health & SafetyAS 4801:2001Lic:OHS21464

Health & SafetyOHSAS 18001:2007Lic:OHS21464

Quality ISO 9001:2008Lic:QEC5088

Working Safely at HeightsRefresherHeight Safety Theory and Practical Refresher

– Control measures for working at height

– Categories for working at height (work restraint, work positioning, fall arrest)

– Legal requirements for equipment inspection and record keeping

– Compliance, strengths and characteristics of height safety equipment

– Legal necessity for provision for rescue capability.

Practical – The practical component is structured

so that the activities undertaken are representative of the work site specifics and tasks that the candidates are exposed to in their work at height.

– Risk analysis and control is then tailored to this representative work environment.

– The simulated work activities incorporate the following:

– Correct inspection, fitting and adjustment of harness (including suspension in harness)

– Selection, setup and rigging of anchor straps and slings

– Pre-use inspection, installation and use of work restraint techniques

– Pre-use inspection and use of single/twin leg fall arrest lanyards

– Pre-use inspection, installation and use of fall arrest blocks / inertia reels.

– Pre-use inspection, installation and use of temporary horizontal safety lines

– Pre-use inspection, installation and use of height safety connectors

– Introduction to rescue using a pre-rigged workplace rescue system.

Training can be conducted at a purpose built SpanSet training facility in Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne or on your site anywhere in Australasia.

Training OutcomesWhen evidence of a previous qualification for Working Safely at Heights has been provided a reissuing of a Statement of Attainment and a personalised ID card, in one of the following:

– RIIWHS204D Work Safely at Heights.

Duration5 hours

PrerequisiteExisting qualification in Working Safely at Heights (current within last 3 years).

IntroductionSpanset Australia has developed the Working Safely at Heights Refresher course specifically to provide a candidate with an opportunity to update their knowledge, skills and experience when undertaking work activity at height.

The legislative framework and guidance materials relating to working at height are dynamic and continually evolving.

The course allows candidates on successful completion to have up to date information allowing them to undertake their work activities in view to full compliance.

Course Elements

Upon successful completion of the course, candidates will gain knowledge of:

Theory – Legislation and governance material

relating to working at height

– What defines ’work at height’

– Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment






Height Safety SupervisorHeight Safety Management

Training OutcomeAll successful candidates will receive a Statement of Attainment and a personalised ID card as proof of their qualification.

– RIIWHS204D Work Safely at Heights

– Rescue Systems Operator using the following units of competency:

– PUAOHS001C Follow Defined Work Health and Safety Policies and Procedures

– PUASAR022A Participate in a Rescue Operation

for all candidates who are successfully deemed competent.

Height Safety SupervisorAs outlined in AS1891.4.

Duration:

2 days

Ratio of Trainers to Trainees:

1:6

IntroductionAs outlined in the standard a successful candidate will have the ability to work unsupervised, be able to supervise other operators, as well as being able to participate in first response rescue.


Prerequisites

– PUAEME001B Provide Emergency Care: or

– Current First Aid/CPR Accreditation.

Course ContentTo be found competent as a Height Safety Supervisor, candidates will successfully undertake both 1 day qualifications:

– Work Safely at Height

– Rescue Systems Operator.

Please see the individual course outlines for more detailed course information.





Height Safety ManagerHeight Safety Management

Training Outcome

All successful candidates will receive a Statement of Attainment and a personalised ID card as proof of their qualification.

– RIIWHS204D Work Safely at Heights

– Statement of Attainment MEM15004B Perform Inspection; and


– PUAOHS001C Follow Defined Work Health and Safety Policies and Procedures



Height Safety ManagerAs outlined in AS1891.4.

Duration:

3 days

Ratio of Trainers to Trainees:

1:6

IntroductionThe course has been structured to provide:

– Training for people involved in the selection, design, manufacture or installation of height safety equipment and installations

– Skills to develop control measures for best work practices

– Criteria for inspection, maintenance, record keeping, storage and withdrawal from service of height safety equipment

– Technical skills appropriate to task including risk and systems management .


Prerequisites

– PUAEME001B Provide Emergency Care: or

– Current First Aid/CPR Accreditation.

Course ContentTo be found competent as a Height Safety Manager, candidates will successfully undertake three 1 day qualifications:

– Work Safely at Height

– Competent Person Practical Inspection and Record Keeping

– Rescue Systems Operator.

Please see the individual course outlines for more detailed course information.





Competent Person Practical Inspection & Record KeepingHeight Safety Inspector AS/NZS 1891.4

Course Elements

Theory – Legislation and guidance material relating

to the periodic inspection of height safety and lifting equipment

– Understanding the design, testing, and manufacturing processes for height safety and lifting equipment

– Analysis of the types and effects of contaminants and sources of degradation of height safety and lifting equipment

– Techniques by which to inspect and determine viability of equipment and when to remove from service

– Understanding of the importance of correct quarantine and disposal procedures.

Practical – Hands-on inspection of a wide range of

height safety and lifting equipment

– Determining signs of degradation, contamination and flaws in equipment samples

– Deciding on the viability of equipment samples and recording the findings in inspection records/equipment registers.

Assessment of Candidates

All candidates will carry out a multiple choice test covering the key theoretical elements for the adequate inspection and maintenance of inspection records for height safety and lifting equipment.

If a candidate gets a total score of less than 100% then the trainer will explore the candidates’ knowledge of the topic. Where the candidate has a good knowledge of the topic the result may be amended.

A practical exam will also be completed where candidates will inspect and determine the viability of a range of height safety and lifting equipment samples and record the results in an equipment register.

Training Outcome – Statement of Attainment MEM15004B

Perform Inspection

– ID card for all candidates.

* Recently updated to include all lifting gear inspection requirements.

Duration1 day

Ration of Trainers to Trainees1:10

Introduction

SpanSet Australia’s Inspection and Record Keeping course has been structured to provide:

– The necessary skills to adequately perform in the highly responsible role of competent person inspector

– Techniques to undertake detailed periodic inspection of height safety and lifting equipment in line with Australian Standards guidelines and manufacturers recommendations

– Knowledge on how to setup and maintain inspection records and equipment registers.

Prerequisite

It is highly recommended that candidates have completed a qualification in Work Safely at Height; and/or a detailed knowledge of height safety and lifting equipment.






Rescue Systems OperatorRescue and Evacuation from Heights

– Individual and team safety

– Anchor points and rigging, including edge protection

– Rescue techniques

– Casualty management

– Inspection and record keeping procedures

– The use of work restraint and positioning techniques

– Climbing and structural mobility techniques

– Understanding simple mechanical advantage

– AS/NZS and EN Standards.

Practical – Pre-use inspection, correct fitting and

adjustment of fall arrest harnesses and buddy-checks

– Identification and understanding of supplied rescue kit(s) and its components

– Basic stretcher rigging techniques

– The deployment and practical use of a pre-rigged rescue kit to perform post-fall rescue activities using either:

Option A (Remote Attachment)

– A rescue kit with a raising/lowering capability to:

– Raise a casualty back to safety

– Lower a casualty back to safetyor

Option B (Descent Attachment)

– The use of a self-locking descender to remote lower a casualty to safety

– The use of a rescue kit containing a self-locking descender to access a casualty and evacuate them down to safety.

Assessment of CandidatesWritten theory assessment with multiple choice and short answer questions. Requires 100% pass mark for competency.

Practical assessment requires the candidates to complete a number of rescue techniques including a demonstration of a correct set up of the rescue kit, safe use and post-rescue pack up.Candidates are required to complete these techniques in a reasonable time frame and in a safe manner.During the course of the training, candidates will continue to be verbally and practically assessed by the trainer to ensure they have the necessary understanding and competency required on specific topics and scenarios.

Training OutcomeStatement of Attainment in:


– PUAOHS001C Follow Defined Occupational Health and Safety Policies and Procedures



– ID card for all candidates.

Duration: 1 Day

Ratio of Trainers to Trainees: 1:6

IntroductionUnder the new national codes of practice and regulations, a person conducting a business or undertaking who implements a fall arrest system as a measure to control risk MUST establish emergency and rescue procedures.

These procedures need to be rehearsed and tested for effectiveness and include training and instruction for workers.This course has been structured to provide:

– Candidates with the skills and knowledge to set up and conduct rope rescue of a suspended or injured casualty using a pre-rigged proprietary rope rescue system

– The necessary skills to respond to a variety of post-fall rescue situations such as high/low anchor rescue, casualty evacuation, rescue off inertia reels, rescue off vertical lifelines and off towers, masts or structures.

Prerequisites

– Current RIIWHS204D Work Safely at Heights is highly recommended

– HLTFA211A Apply First Aid; or

– PUAEME001B Provide Emergency Care.

Course ElementsTheory

– Legislation


– The importance of rescue provision






– Climbing and structural mobility techniques

– Use of work restraint and positioning techniques

– Rescue kits and systems, techniques and management.

Practical


– Correct fitting and adjustment of fall arrest harnesses

– The use of work positioning systems

– The use of twin tail lanyards

– Correct inspection, setup and use of a rescue kit to access a casualty and evacuate to safety

– Casualty management and care.

Assessment Methods

There is a written theory assessment with multiple choice and short answer questions. Requires 100% pass mark to achieve competency.

Practical assessment requires the candidates to perform rescue exercises on a suspended casualty. Candidates are required to complete these techniques in a reasonable time frame and in a safe manner.

During the course all delegates will be continually verbally assessed by the trainer to ensure they have the required understanding and competency required on specific topics and scenarios.

Training Outcome

All candidates that are deemed competent will receive a Certificate of Attendance and an ID card.

DurationHalf Day

Ratio of Trainer to Trainees1:6

Introduction

SpanSet’s Half-Day Gotcha™ course has been structured to provide candidates with the site specific knowledge and skills to undertake the rescue of a suspended casualty with a nominated worksite rescue kit.

PrerequisiteBeing a non-accredited course there are no prerequisites; however SpanSet strongly recommends that a one day nationally accredited Work Safely at Heights course is under taken prior to commencement.

Course Elements

Upon successful completion of the course, candidates will gain knowledge of:

Theory

– Legislation


– Individual and team safety

– Anchor points and rigging, including edge protection






Gotcha™ Half DayGotcha™ Rescue from Towers, Masts and Structures

Enter Confined SpaceConfined Space Entry

– Atmospheric testing

– Ventilation testing

– Resuscitation

– Compressed air breathing apparatus

– Safety equipment

– Rescue.

Practical

– Implementation and operation of confined space entry permit system

– Calibrating and using gas detection equipment

– Use of confined space entry/ rescue equipment

– Confined space entry

– Basic confined space rescue scenarios

– Confined space work positioning techniques.

Assessment MethodsWritten theory assessment with multiple choice and short answer questions. Requires 100% pass mark for competency.

If a candidate gets a total score of less than 100% then the trainer will explore the learners’ knowledge of the topic. Where the candidate has a good knowledge of the topic the result may be amended.

Practical assessment requires the learners set up and sign entry permits, correctly use gas detection equipment prior and during entry.

Learners must perform confined space entries including work positioning techniques.

During the course of the training learners will be continually verbally assessed by the trainer to ensure they have the required understanding and competency required on specific topics and scenarios.

Training OutcomeAll successful learners will receive a Statement of Attainment and a personalised ID card as proof of their qualification.

– MSAPMPER205C Enter Confined Space

– MSAPMPER200C Work in Accordance With An Issued Permit

– MSAPMPER300C Issue Work Permits

– RIIRIS201D Conduct Local Risk Control

– MSAPMOHS217A Gas Test Atmospheres

– RIIWHS202D Enter And Work In Confined Spaces.

Duration2 Days

Ratio of Trainers to Trainees1:10


– Practical working skills for all persons who are required to enter and work in confined spaces. Learners will learn a comprehensive understanding of confined space permit systems, gas detection procedures, roles and responsibilities of standby personnel and the safe use of personal protective equipment

– Knowledge of legislative requirements when working in confined spaces.

Course Elements

Theory

– Legislation

– Confined Space Entry


– Permit systems

– Fire Awareness






Confined Space RefresherConfined Space Entry

– Fire awareness

– Atmospheric testing

– Ventilation testing

– First aid and resuscitation

– Compressed air breathing apparatus

– Safety equipment

– Rescue from confined spaces.

Practical

– Implementation and operation of confined space entry permit system

– Calibrating and using gas detection equipment


– Use of confined space entry/ rescue equipment

– Basic confined space rescue scenarios

– Confined space work positioning techniques.

Assessment MethodsThere is a written theory assessment with multiple choice and short answer questions. Requires 100% pass mark for competency.

If a candidate gets a total score of less than 100% then the trainer will explore the learners’ knowledge of the topic. Where the

candidate has a good knowledge of the topic the result may be amended.

Practical assessment requires the learners set up and sign entry permits, correctly use gas detection equipment prior and during entry.

Learners must perform confined space entries including work positioning techniques, as well as participation in a confined space rescue.



– MSAPMPER205C Enter Confined Space,

– MSAPMPER200C Work in Accordance with an Issued Permit.

Duration1 Day


PrerequisiteExisting Qualification in Confined Space (current within the last 3 years).


– Refresher training for practical working skills for all persons who are required to enter and work in confined spaces. Learners will learn a comprehensive understanding of confined space permit systems, gas detection procedures, roles and responsibilities of standby personnel and the safe use of personal protective equipment

– Knowledge of legislative requirements when working in confined spaces.

Course Elements

Theory

– Legislation



– Permit systems






Breathing ApparatusConfined Space Entry

Practical – Pre-donning and inspection test

– Operating breathing apparatus

– Conduct work and rescue activities using breathing apparatus

– Close down and remove breathing apparatus

– Use of Confined Space entry/rescue equipment with breathing apparatus.

Assessment MethodsWritten theory assessment with multiple choice and short answer questions. Requires 100% pass mark for competency.

If a candidate gets a total score of less than 100% then the trainer will explore the learners’ knowledge of the topic. Where the candidate has a good knowledge of the topic the result may be amended.

Practical assessment requires the learners to correctly perform pre-use inspection requirements, correct donning techniques and all post operational checks and procedures for breathing apparatus.

Perform practical confined space rescue exercises using breathing apparatus.



– MSAPMOHS216A Operate Breathing Apparatus.

Duration1 Day



– Learners with both theoretical and practical knowledge to operate and maintain compressed air breathing apparatus.

Course Elements

Theory

– Pre-donning checks and tests on breathing apparatus

– Components of breathing apparatus

– Breathing apparatus operational procedures

– Post operational and cleaning procedures.






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