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WORKING SAFELY AT HEIGHTS & ​Harness APPRECIATION COURSE 

Tom Price and Sons conduct RIIWHS204E Working at Heights and (Non-Accredited) Harness Appreciation courses and training on site or at our premises.
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INTRODUCTION:
When working at a height where there is the possibility that a person may fall, it is a requirement that the person working at heights must wear a fall arrest or fall prevention equipment. Incorrect use fitting, use or maintenance will lower the effectiveness of the equipment. For a person to safely and efficiently work at heights formal training is normally recommended.

AIMS:
The aim of the course is to provide the participants with the knowledge and understanding to inspect, wear care for and maintain Fall Arrest / Fall Prevention equipment.

By the end of this course the participants should be able to demonstrate:
  • How to perform and inspection on fall prevention equipment.
  • Determine when a piece of equipment should not be used and what to do about it.
  • How to identify, fit and wear the equipment.
  • How to select a good anchorage point and how to safely use it.
  • Suspension trauma
  • How to clean and store fall prevention equipment.
  • Be aware that Australian Standards and Regulations exist regarding fall prevention equipment and policies.

ESTIMATED DURATION: 
8 Hours - Maximum of 8 people.

EXPECTED MODES OF DELIVERY: 
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This course is delivered face to face by our qualified Trainers/Assessors. Training can be conducted at our Training facility or we can come to your business/Mine site. This course is skill based and will cover all aspects of the machinery being trained in both written using course notes/dvd’s and case studies combined with practical components. RPL is also available upon request. Please speak to our admin team to see if you qualify.

ASSESSMENT:
On completion of the course each participant will be given a written assessment test and be assessed on practical aspects of wearing a harness and hook up procedures. Individuals who wish can be assessed for a statement of attainment.

CONTENTS:
The course includes:
  • "Duty of Care" legislation.
  • Attitude towards working safely at heights using a harness.
  • Discussion on suspension trauma
  • Safe working loads of anchorage points.
  • Inspection of harness, lanyards and other related equipment.
  • Correct handling and storage of harness, lanyards and related equipment.

If you would like an in depth PDF version of the information, please DOWNLOAD HERE. 

THIS IS A NATIONALLY ACCREDITED COURSE. TOM PRICE AND SONS ARE ACCREDITED ASSESSORS
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32 Halifax Drive | Davenport WA 6230
08 9726 0812
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  • Home
    • Our Trainers
    • Trainer and Assessor Job
  • Courses
    • Provide First Aid
    • CPR
    • Work Safely at Heights
    • Elevated Work Platform
    • Forklift Truck
    • Order Picking Forklift
    • Confined Space Entry
    • Dogman
    • Cranes and Hoists
    • Operate a Gantry or Overhead Crane
    • Scaffolding
    • Rigging
    • Conduct Wheel Loader Operations
    • Integrated Tool Carrier and Telehandler
    • Skid Steer Loader
    • Backhoe / Excavator
    • White Card
    • Lifting and Handling
    • 4WD
    • Operate Firefighting Equipment
    • Miscellaneous Courses
  • Inspections
  • Scheduled Courses
  • Learner Information
  • Contact Us
    • Policies & Procedures