Managing Height Safety for Supervisors - DEVONPORT
2026-07-27 08:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Hobart) | Master Builders Association Tasmania, 6 Lockheed Place, Cambridge, TAS, 7170, Australia
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Overview
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.

Course Content
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.
