This non-accredited course provides essential knowledge to safely plan and manage work at heights in line with WHS requirements, focusing on risk control, practical safety measures, and supervisory responsibilities.

Content includes:

WHS Laws

• Overview of WHS legislation
• Duties of PCBUs, supervisors, and workers
• Legal requirements for working at heights

Hierarchy of Control

• Applying the hierarchy to height risks
• Selecting appropriate controls

Height Safety Controls

• Edge protection (excavations, roofs, live edges)
• Perimeter containment (fall and dropped object protection)
• Penetrations (covers, barriers, signage)
• Exclusion zones (flagging, fencing, signage)
• Scaffolding basics
• EWP basics
• Reviewing SWMS and effectiveness of controls

Supervisor Due Diligence

• WHS responsibilities of supervisors
• Monitoring and enforcing safety controls

This training is supported by Fairbrother through an industry safety commitment.