Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify work requirements.
- Site of proposed work at heights is identified from relevant information.
- Tasks to be completed are identified from work orders and supervisor instructions.
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) suitable to the job is selected and checked for serviceability.
- Method of accessing work area is identified according to safe work method statement (SWMS).
- Safe work methods for moving tools, equipment and materials to work area are identified to minimise risks.
- Verbal and non-verbal communication signals are confirmed with team members, supervisor and other personnel working on site, as required.
- Access work area.
- Work site is inspected and conditions and hazards are assessed and reported, as required, and risk controls selected according to SWMS.
- Safety of scaffolding is checked and faults are reported to relevant personnel.
- Arrangements are made to install required access equipment according to SWMS.
- Access equipment is inspected for defects and issues are reported and rectified according to health and safety requirements.
- Safe work methods are used to access work area and to move tools, equipment and materials to required locations on the work site.
- Tools and materials are placed to eliminate or reduce the risk of items falling.
- Conduct work tasks.
- Work is conducted following workplace-approved procedures and SWMS.
- Communication with team members and other site personnel is maintained as required to progress work tasks according to required timelines.
- Fall protection equipment is kept in place and adjusted to cater for movement during work.
- Scaffold components and fall barriers are kept in place during work.
- Finalise work processes.