Work safely at heights

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

• 1. Identify work requirements

• 1.1 Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
• 1.2 Access, interpret and apply documentation required to work safely at heights
• 1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures according to workplace procedures
• 1.4 Inspect worksite to determine layout and physical condition, condition of structures and equipment requirements
• 1.5 Adhere to legislative requirements
• 1.6 Select appropriate plant, tools and equipment for the job, inspect them for serviceability and rectify or report any faults prior to commencement of work activities
• 1.7 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
• 1.8 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for emergency situations

• 2. Identify work procedures and instructions

• 2.1 Consult with relevant personnel to select materials, tools and equipment required for the work activities
• 2.2 Inspect and install fall protection and perimeter protection equipment
• 2.3 Identify methods of moving tools and equipment to the work area according to workplace procedures
• 2.4 Ensure the safety system has been installed according to workplace procedures
• 2.5 Select and install appropriate signs and barricades according to workplace procedures

• 3. Access and install equipment

• 3.1 Consult with relevant personnel to ensure anchor fall protection and associated equipment is fitted and adjusted according to workplace procedures
• 3.2 Ensure all required equipment is installed according to workplace procedures
• 3.3 Access work area for people, tools and equipment according to workplace procedures
• 3.4 Locate tools and materials to eliminate or minimise the risk of items being knocked down

• 4. Perform work at heights

• 4.1 Check access from ground to work area and ensure it is safe according to workplace procedures
• 4.2 Keep fall equipment in place and adjusted appropriately for movement during work
• 4.3 Undertake manual handling of materials and equipment according to workplace procedures
• 4.4 Locate materials and equipment ensuring that they are safely secured and distributed according to workplace procedures
• 4.5 Check safety system periodically for compliance
• 4.6 Monitor risk control measures to ensure that they are effective and appropriate according to workplace procedures
• 4.7 Reassess risk control measures, as required, in accordance with workplace procedures and undertake alterations

• 5. Clean up work area

• 5.1 Consult with relevant personnel to ensure safety system is dismantled and removed according to workplace procedures
• 5.2 Clear work area and dispose of materials
• 5.3 Clean and maintain the plant and equipment, inspect for ensure serviceability and rectify or report any faults or issues to relevant personnel
• 5.4 Process written maintenance records according to workplace procedures