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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify job requirements
   • Identify the job scope and location
   • Review options for carrying out all or part of the job on the ground or on a solid construction
   • Confirm the safe access to and exit from the work area where there is a risk of fall
   • Obtain required authorisations for the work and verify hazard controls are functioning
   • Check the adequacy of fall prevention devices, where appropriate
   • Check the adequacy of work positioning systems, where appropriate
   • Confirm methods of moving tools, equipment and materials to/from the work area are adequate

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.
Regulatory framework	The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used, and include one or more of the following: legislative requirements, including work health and safety (WHS) industry codes of practice and guidelines environmental regulations and guidelines Australian and other standards licence and certification requirements relevant state/territory regulation/guidelines/codes on fall protection AS/NZS 1891 Series - Industrial fall arrest systems and devices AS 1657-2013 Fixed platforms, walkways and ladders – Design, construction and installation AS 2550 Set-2011 Cranes, hoists and winches – Safe use Set AS 2550.10-2006 Cranes, hoists and winches - Safe use – Mobile elevating work platforms AS/NZS1418 Set:2013 Cranes hoists and winches Set AS/NZS 4576:1995 Guidelines for scaffolding AS/NZS 1576 Series - Scaffolding AS/NZS 1892 Series - Portable ladders International Industrial Rope Access Trade Association (IRATA) International Code of Practice for industrial rope access
Required authorisations	Required authorisations include: work permits or such other controls as may be part of the work control system/procedures
Procedures	All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures. Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or more of the following: permit control system emergency procedures work instructions standard operating procedures (SOPs) safe work method statements (SWMS) temporary instructions any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant
Hazards	Hazards include one or more of the following: incomplete process isolations mechanical and electrical isolations not in place atmospheric testing incomplete and atmosphere unsafe smoke, darkness and heat heat, smoke, dust or other atmospheric hazards electricity gas gases and liquids under pressure structural hazards structural collapse equipment failures industrial (machinery, equipment and product) equipment or product mass noise, rotational equipment or vibration limited head spaces or overhangs working at heights, in restricted or confined spaces, or in environments subjected to heat, noise, dusts or vapours fire and explosion flammability and explosivity hazardous products and materials unauthorised personnel sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions slippery surfaces, spills or leaks extreme weather other hazards that might arise

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Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to on at least one (1) occasion:

identify and check fall prevention devices and work positioning systems

select, check, put on and use fall-arrest equipment

undertake work which is at height while wearing fall-arrest equipment

obtain required authorisation for the work

complete any required documentation.

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

relevant procedures, hazard controls and work control/authorising systems

methods of putting on and adjusting fall-arrest equipment

symptoms of wear and other problems in fall-arrest equipment

types and functions of fall prevention devices and work positioning systems.

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