Working Safely at Heights
Height Safety Theory and Practical
Environment
ISO 14001:2004
Lic:
CEM21958
Height Safety Operator
As outlined in AS1891.4
SpanSet’s Working Safely at Height course
covers all aspects required to meet this
competency level.
Working Safely at Heights
Duration
–– 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.
1 Day
Practical
Introduction
–– Correct inspection, fitting and adjustment
of harness (including suspension in harness)
SpanSet 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.
–– 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
Course Elements
–– Pre-use inspection and use of single/twin
leg fall arrest lanyards
Upon successful completion of the course,
candidates will gain knowledge of:
–– Pre-use inspection, installation and use of
fall arrest blocks/inertia reels.
Theory
–– Pre-use inspection, installation and use of
temporary horizontal safety lines
–– 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
Health & Safety
AS 4801:2001
Lic:
OHS21464
Quality
ISO 9001:2008
Lic:
QEC5088
Health & Safety
OHSAS 18001:2007
Lic:
OHS21464
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 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.
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.
–– Pre-use inspection, installation and use of
height safety connectors
–– Introduction to rescue using a pre-rigged
workplace rescue system.
SpanSet Australia Ltd 13 Pullman Place, Emu Plains NSW 2750, Australia
Phone
FREECALL 1300 301 780 E-mail [email protected]
www.spanset.com.au
Working Safely at Heights
Refresher
Height Safety Theory and Practical Refresher
Environment
ISO 14001:2004
Lic:
CEM21958
Duration
–– Control measures for working at height
5 hours
–– Categories for working at height (work
restraint, work positioning, fall arrest)
Prerequisite
Existing qualification in Working Safely
at Heights (current within last 3 years).
Introduction
Spanset 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
–– 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:
Upon successful completion of the course,
candidates will gain knowledge of:
–– Correct inspection, fitting and
adjustment of harness (including
suspension in harness)
Theory
–– Selection, setup and rigging of anchor
straps and slings
–– Legislation and governance material
relating to working at height
–– What defines ’work at height’
–– Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment
Health & Safety
AS 4801:2001
Lic:
OHS21464
Quality
ISO 9001:2008
Lic:
QEC5088
Health & Safety
OHSAS 18001:2007
Lic:
OHS21464
–– 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 Outcomes
When 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.
–– Pre-use inspection, installation and use
of work restraint techniques
–– Pre-use inspection and use of single/twin
leg fall arrest lanyards
SpanSet Australia Ltd 13 Pullman Place, Emu Plains NSW 2750, Australia
Phone
FREECALL 1300 301 780 E-mail [email protected]
www.spanset.com.au
Height Safety Supervisor
Height Safety Management
Environment
ISO 14001:2004
Lic:
CEM21958
Health & Safety
AS 4801:2001
Lic:
OHS21464
Quality
ISO 9001:2008
Lic:
QEC5088
Health & Safety
OHSAS 18001:2007
Lic:
OHS21464
Height Safety Supervisor
Prerequisites
Training Outcome
As outlined in AS1891.4.
–– PUAEME001B Provide Emergency Care: or
Duration:
–– Current First Aid/CPR Accreditation.
All successful candidates will receive a
Statement of Attainment and a personalised
ID card as proof of their qualification.
2 days
–– RIIWHS204D Work Safely at Heights
Course Content
1:6
To be found competent as a Height Safety
Supervisor, candidates will successfully
undertake both 1 day qualifications:
Introduction
–– Work Safely at Height
Ratio of Trainers to Trainees:
As 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.
–– Rescue Systems Operator.
Please see the individual course outlines for
more detailed course information.
SpanSet Australia Ltd 13 Pullman Place, Emu Plains NSW 2750, Australia
Phone
–– 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.
FREECALL 1300 301 780 E-mail [email protected]
www.spanset.com.au
Height Safety Manager
Height Safety Management
Environment
ISO 14001:2004
Lic:
CEM21958
Health & Safety
AS 4801:2001
Lic:
OHS21464
Quality
ISO 9001:2008
Lic:
QEC5088
Health & Safety
OHSAS 18001:2007
Lic:
OHS21464
Height Safety Manager
Prerequisites
Training Outcome
As outlined in AS1891.4.
–– PUAEME001B Provide Emergency Care: or
Duration:
–– Current First Aid/CPR Accreditation.
All successful candidates will receive a
Statement of Attainment and a personalised
ID card as proof of their qualification.
3 days
Course Content
–– RIIWHS204D Work Safely at Heights
Ratio of Trainers to Trainees:
1:6
To be found competent as a Height Safety
Manager, candidates will successfully
undertake three 1 day qualifications:
–– Statement of Attainment MEM15004B
Perform Inspection; and
Introduction
–– Work Safely at Height
–– Rescue Systems Operator using the
following units of competency:
The 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
–– Competent Person Practical Inspection and
Record Keeping
–– Rescue Systems Operator.
–– PUAOHS001C Follow Defined
Work Health and Safety Policies
and Procedures
Please see the individual course outlines for
more detailed course information.
–– PUASAR022A Participate in a
Rescue Operation
for all candidates who are successfully
deemed competent.
–– 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 .
SpanSet Australia Ltd 13 Pullman Place, Emu Plains NSW 2750, Australia
Phone
FREECALL 1300 301 780 E-mail [email protected]
www.spanset.com.au
Competent Person Practical
Inspection & Record Keeping
Height Safety Inspector AS/NZS 1891.4
Environment
ISO 14001:2004
Lic:
CEM21958
Health & Safety
AS 4801:2001
Lic:
OHS21464
Quality
ISO 9001:2008
Lic:
QEC5088
Health & Safety
OHSAS 18001:2007
Lic:
OHS21464
* Recently updated to include all lifting gear
inspection requirements.
Course Elements
Assessment of Candidates
Theory
Duration
–– Legislation and guidance material relating
to the periodic inspection of height safety
and lifting equipment
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.
1 day
Ration of Trainers to Trainees
1:10
Introduction
–– Understanding the design, testing, and
manufacturing processes for height safety
and lifting equipment
SpanSet Australia’s Inspection and Record
Keeping course has been structured to provide:
–– Analysis of the types and effects of
contaminants and sources of degradation
of height safety and lifting equipment
–– The necessary skills to adequately perform
in the highly responsible role of competent
person inspector
–– Techniques by which to inspect and
determine viability of equipment and when
to remove from service
–– Techniques to undertake detailed
periodic inspection of height safety and
lifting equipment in line with Australian
Standards guidelines and manufacturers
recommendations
–– Understanding of the importance of correct
quarantine and disposal procedures.
–– 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.
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
Practical
–– Hands-on inspection of a wide range of
height safety and lifting equipment
–– Statement of Attainment MEM15004B
Perform Inspection
–– Determining signs of degradation,
contamination and flaws in equipment
samples
–– ID card for all candidates.
–– Deciding on the viability of equipment
samples and recording the findings in
inspection records/equipment registers.
SpanSet Australia Ltd 13 Pullman Place, Emu Plains NSW 2750, Australia
Phone
FREECALL 1300 301 780 E-mail [email protected]
www.spanset.com.au
Rescue Systems Operator
Rescue and Evacuation from Heights
Environment
ISO 14001:2004
Lic:
CEM21958
Duration: 1 Day
–– Individual and team safety
Ratio of Trainers to Trainees: 1:6
–– Anchor points and rigging, including
edge protection
Introduction
Under 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.
Written theory assessment with multiple
choice and short answer questions. Requires
100% pass mark for competency.
–– Inspection and record keeping procedures
–– The use of work restraint and
positioning techniques
–– Climbing and structural mobility techniques
–– Understanding simple mechanical
advantage
Practical
–– 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.
–– Identification and understanding of
supplied rescue kit(s) and its components
–– PUAEME001B Provide Emergency Care.
–– Pre-use inspection, correct fitting and
adjustment of fall arrest harnesses
and buddy-checks
–– 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
Course Elements
–– Lower a casualty back to safety
Theory
or
–– Legislation
Option B (Descent Attachment)
–– Hazard analysis and risk assessment
–– The importance of rescue provision
–– The use of a rescue kit containing a selflocking descender to access a casualty
and evacuate them down to safety.
Assessment of Candidates
–– Candidates with the skills and knowledge
to set up and conduct rope rescue of a
suspended or injured casualty using a prerigged proprietary rope rescue system
–– HLTFA211A Apply First Aid; or
Health & Safety
OHSAS 18001:2007
Lic:
OHS21464
–– Casualty management
–– AS/NZS and EN Standards.
–– Current RIIWHS204D Work Safely at
Heights is highly recommended
Quality
ISO 9001:2008
Lic:
QEC5088
–– Rescue techniques
This course has been structured to provide:
Prerequisites
Health & Safety
AS 4801:2001
Lic:
OHS21464
–– The use of a self-locking descender to
remote lower a casualty to safety
SpanSet Australia Ltd 13 Pullman Place, Emu Plains NSW 2750, Australia
Phone
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 Outcome
Statement of Attainment in:
–– Rescue Systems Operator using the
following units of competency:
–– PUAOHS001C
Follow Defined Occupational Health
and Safety Policies and Procedures
–– PUASAR022A
Participate in a Rescue Operation
for all candidates who are successfully deemed
competent.
–– ID card for all candidates.
FREECALL 1300 301 780 E-mail [email protected]
www.spanset.com.au
Gotcha™ Half Day
Gotcha™ Rescue from Towers, Masts and Structures
Environment
ISO 14001:2004
Lic:
CEM21958
Health & Safety
AS 4801:2001
Lic:
OHS21464
Quality
ISO 9001:2008
Lic:
QEC5088
Health & Safety
OHSAS 18001:2007
Lic:
OHS21464
Duration
–– Climbing and structural mobility techniques
Assessment Methods
Half Day
–– Use of work restraint and positioning
techniques
There is a written theory assessment with
multiple choice and short answer questions.
Requires 100% pass mark to achieve
competency.
Ratio of Trainer to Trainees
1:6
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.
–– Rescue kits and systems, techniques and
management.
Practical
–– Hazard analysis and risk assessment
–– Correct fitting and adjustment of fall arrest
harnesses
–– The use of work positioning systems
Prerequisite
–– The use of twin tail lanyards
Being 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.
–– Correct inspection, setup and use of
a rescue kit to access a casualty and
evacuate to safety
–– Casualty management and care.
Course Elements
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.
Upon successful completion of the course,
candidates will gain knowledge of:
Theory
–– Legislation
–– Hazard analysis and risk assessment
–– Individual and team safety
–– Anchor points and rigging, including
edge protection
SpanSet Australia Ltd 13 Pullman Place, Emu Plains NSW 2750, Australia
Phone
FREECALL 1300 301 780 E-mail [email protected]
www.spanset.com.au
Enter Confined Space
Confined Space Entry
Environment
ISO 14001:2004
Lic:
CEM21958
Duration
–– Atmospheric testing
2 Days
–– Ventilation testing
Ratio of Trainers to Trainees
–– Resuscitation
1:10
–– Compressed air breathing apparatus
Introduction
–– Safety equipment
The course has been structured to provide:
–– Rescue.
–– 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
–– Hazard analysis and risk assessment
–– Permit systems
–– Fire Awareness
Practical
–– Implementation and operation of confined
space entry permit system
Health & Safety
AS 4801:2001
Lic:
OHS21464
Quality
ISO 9001:2008
Lic:
QEC5088
Health & Safety
OHSAS 18001:2007
Lic:
OHS21464
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 Outcome
–– Calibrating and using gas detection
equipment
All successful learners will receive a
Statement of Attainment and a personalised
ID card as proof of their qualification.
–– Use of confined space entry/
rescue equipment
–– MSAPMPER205C
Enter Confined Space
–– Confined space entry
–– MSAPMPER200C
Work in Accordance With An Issued Permit
–– Basic confined space rescue scenarios
–– Confined space work positioning
techniques.
Assessment Methods
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.
SpanSet Australia Ltd 13 Pullman Place, Emu Plains NSW 2750, Australia
Phone
–– MSAPMPER300C
Issue Work Permits
–– RIIRIS201D
Conduct Local Risk Control
–– MSAPMOHS217A
Gas Test Atmospheres
–– RIIWHS202D
Enter And Work In Confined Spaces.
FREECALL 1300 301 780 E-mail [email protected]
www.spanset.com.au
Confined Space Refresher
Confined Space Entry
Environment
ISO 14001:2004
Lic:
CEM21958
Duration
–– Fire awareness
1 Day
–– Atmospheric testing
Ratio of Trainers to Trainees
–– Ventilation testing
1:10
–– First aid and resuscitation
Prerequisite
–– Compressed air breathing apparatus
Existing Qualification in Confined Space
(current within the last 3 years).
–– Safety equipment
Introduction
–– Rescue from confined spaces.
The course has been structured to provide:
Practical
–– 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
–– Implementation and operation of confined
space entry permit system
–– Knowledge of legislative requirements
when working in confined spaces.
Course Elements
Theory
–– Legislation
–– Confined space entry
–– Hazard analysis and risk assessment
–– Permit systems
–– Calibrating and using gas detection
equipment
Health & Safety
AS 4801:2001
Lic:
OHS21464
Quality
ISO 9001:2008
Lic:
QEC5088
Health & Safety
OHSAS 18001:2007
Lic:
OHS21464
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.
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 Outcome
–– Confined space entry
All successful learners will receive a
Statement of Attainment and a personalised
ID card as proof of their qualification.
–– Use of confined space entry/
rescue equipment
–– MSAPMPER205C
Enter Confined Space,
–– Basic confined space rescue scenarios
–– MSAPMPER200C
Work in Accordance with an
Issued Permit.
–– Confined space work positioning
techniques.
Assessment Methods
There 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
SpanSet Australia Ltd 13 Pullman Place, Emu Plains NSW 2750, Australia
Phone
FREECALL 1300 301 780 E-mail [email protected]
www.spanset.com.au
Breathing Apparatus
Confined Space Entry
Environment
ISO 14001:2004
Lic:
CEM21958
Duration
1 Day
Ratio of Trainers to Trainees
Practical
–– Pre-donning and inspection test
–– Operating breathing apparatus
1:10
–– Conduct work and rescue activities using
breathing apparatus
Introduction
–– Close down and remove breathing
apparatus
The course has been structured to provide:
–– Learners with both theoretical and practical
knowledge to operate and maintain
compressed air breathing apparatus.
–– Use of Confined Space entry/rescue
equipment with breathing apparatus.
Course Elements
Written theory assessment with multiple
choice and short answer questions. Requires
100% pass mark for competency.
Theory
–– Pre-donning checks and tests on breathing
apparatus
–– Components of breathing apparatus
–– Breathing apparatus operational
procedures
–– Post operational and cleaning procedures.
Assessment Methods
Health & Safety
AS 4801:2001
Lic:
OHS21464
Quality
ISO 9001:2008
Lic:
QEC5088
Health & Safety
OHSAS 18001:2007
Lic:
OHS21464
Perform practical confined space rescue
exercises using breathing apparatus.
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 Outcome
All successful learners will receive a
Statement of Attainment and a personalised
ID card as proof of their qualification.
–– MSAPMOHS216A
Operate Breathing Apparatus.
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.
SpanSet Australia Ltd 13 Pullman Place, Emu Plains NSW 2750, Australia
Phone
FREECALL 1300 301 780 E-mail [email protected]
www.spanset.com.au