NATIONALLY RECOGNISED COMPETENCIES
MNMG237A - Work Safely at Heights

Overview
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to Working Safely at Heights according to BHP Billiton Iron Ore Working at Heights Procedure MAN-IHS-SAF-001. This course is designed for any person(s) required to work at heights on a BHPBIO Site and/or any person(s) required to work as a standby/sentry for working at height on a BHPBIO Site.

Starting with a guide to legislation, regulations and the Standards governing working at height, the course takes participants through the selection and use of anchor points, harnesses and associated equipment, and the forces generated in falls. Students are instructed in the selection of fall protection equipment appropriate to the working environment, as well as the strengths and limitations of the equipment, and the relevant inspection and maintenance requirements. The practical content of the course covers choosing and correctly fitting a harness, putting up a temporary lifeline and a basic introduction to knots, and gives the participants a chance to try on and hang in a harness, as well as operate a rapid response kit.

Saferight is a Registered Training Organisation (Provider Number 5722) and offers a range of courses in industrial safety. For more information on courses, please call our Training Co-ordinator on 1800 352 335 or email training@saferight.com.au.

Key Outcomes
Key areas covered include:

Legislation, Regulations and Standards
Selection and use of PPE and anchor points
Ground Clearance and the Pendulum Effect
Forces Generated in Falls
Correct Fitting of Full Body Harnesses
Hierarchy of Control

 

Other Information
Duration: 1Day (8.30am to 4.30pm)
Location: Metropolitan and Remote Sites

42 Belmont Avenue, Belmont, Western Australia
Unit 3, 605 Kingsford Smith Drive, Hamilton, Queensland
On-site Customer Location

Trainee/Instructor Ratio: Saferight: Min 4:1 - Max 12:1 On-Site Location: Min 4:1 - 10:1
Clothing:Wear normal work clothing and suitable footwear.
Please bring own gloves and hard hat.
Please remove all jewellery.

On-Site Delivery Requirements
Each site must ensure the following:

Suitable classroom
Site procedures and documentation for working at height
Actual or simulated practical sessions for working at height

Note: If training is carried out on site, the client is responsible for travel and accommodation costs.

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