Course in Work Safely at Height - MNMG237A


Course description ...

Falls from work at height is a major hazard for many industries. People who work at height should receive appropriate training to understand the associated hazards and appropriate risk management controls. This course has been designed for those that may be required to work at heights and use safety harnesses and fall arrest equipment.

Course in Work Safely at Height - MNMG237A

Course Code:

  • MNMG237A

Course No:

  • HS01

Duration:

  • 1 Day

Max No:

  • 20 Students

Price:

  • $250.00

Contact:

Target Audience ...


The course is relevant to those who work at height and use safety harnesses and fall arrest equipment or those that are required to supervise others that work at height.

 

Course Dates & Locations ...


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Brisbane
Gold Coast
Sunshine Coast
Gladstone

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Course Content ...

  • Introduction
  • Legislation
  • Definitions
  • Hazard Identification
  • Risk Management
  • What is work at heights
  • Fall risks
  • Anchor points
  • Harnesses and belts
  • Fall protection equipment
  • Fall arrest equipment
  • Calculating fall clearance
  • Accessing fall risk areas
  • Ladders
  • Safe working on roofs
  • Selection, inspection care and maintenance of equipment.

 

Competency Elements ...


  • MNMG 237A: Work Safely at Height

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Course Outcomes ...


Upon completion, participants will be able to competently:

  • Select suitable height safety equipment;
  • Perform inspection on height safety equipment;
  • Understand when not to use height safety equipment;
  • Wear and maintain height safety equipment;
  • Select a suitable anchorage point and how to safety use it;
  • Install and use fall arrest and fall restraint system;
  • Store and care for height safety equipment;
  • Identify appropriate rescue procedures;
  • Understand legislation, Australian Standards and Codes of Practice relevant to working at heights and fall prevention equipment.

Assessments & Award ...


Participants who demonstrate competency by passing both the theory and practical assessments will receive a Statement of Attainment:
‘Work Safely at Height – MNMG 237A '.

 

Course Requirements ...


Participants must wear appropriate safety clothing including long sleeved shirt, trousers, safety boots, helmet, glasses and gloves.

If possible participants are advised to attend with their own safety harness.

Entry Requirements ...


Participants should have sufficient literacy and numeracy to read and comprehend instructions for safety at the workplace.

Participants will need sufficient physical ability to lift up to 20kg infrequently from ground to overhead and access heights above 2m.

 

 
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