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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify work requirements
   • Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
   • Access, interpret and apply documentation required to work safely at heights
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures according to workplace procedures
   • Inspect worksite to determine layout and physical condition, condition of structures and equipment requirements
   • Adhere to legislative requirements
   • 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
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for emergency situations
2. Identify work procedures and instructions
   • Consult with relevant personnel to select materials, tools and equipment required for the work activities
   • Inspect and install fall protection and perimeter protection equipment
   • Identify methods of moving tools and equipment to the work area according to workplace procedures
   • Ensure the safety system has been installed according to workplace procedures
   • Select and install appropriate signs and barricades according to workplace procedures
3. Access and install equipment
   • Consult with relevant personnel to ensure anchor fall protection and associated equipment is fitted and adjusted according to workplace procedures
   • Ensure all required equipment is installed according to workplace procedures
   • Access work area for people, tools and equipment according to workplace procedures
   • Locate tools and materials to eliminate or minimise the risk of items being knocked down
4. Perform work at heights
   • Check access from ground to work area and ensure it is safe according to workplace procedures
   • Keep fall equipment in place and adjusted appropriately for movement during work
   • Undertake manual handling of materials and equipment according to workplace procedures
   • Locate materials and equipment ensuring that they are safely secured and distributed according to workplace procedures
   • Check safety system periodically for compliance
   • Monitor risk control measures to ensure that they are effective and appropriate according to workplace procedures
   • Reassess risk control measures, as required, in accordance with workplace procedures and undertake alterations
   • Consult with relevant personnel to ensure safety system is dismantled and removed according to workplace procedures
   • Clear work area and dispose of materials
   • Clean and maintain the plant and equipment, inspect for ensure serviceability and rectify or report any faults or issues to relevant personnel
   • Process written maintenance records according to workplace procedures

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

work safely at heights on at least two occasions, including:

accessing, interpreting and applying technical and safety information for working at heights

assessing hazards and risks associated with working at heights and implementing control methods

selecting, wearing and caring for personal protective equipment

identifying required safety systems including fall protection and associated equipment

checking the correct fitting, adjusting and anchoring of fall protection and associated equipment

performing work safely at heights.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures and confirm that the work activity is compliant

implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for working safely at heights

work effectively with others to work safely at heights in a way that meets all required outcomes

communicate clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions and to determine coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities.

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

key legislation required to work safely at heights

key policies, procedures and documentation required to work safely at heights, including:

statutory and regulatory authority requirements

principles and techniques for work safely at heights, including:

heights safety systems

safe work methods

principles and techniques for identifying names and functions of equipment, components and materials

principles and techniques for complying with equipment manufacturer instructions and specifications

safe shifting and handling of tools and materials

principles and techniques for identifying relevant hazards and emergencies

techniques for coordinating and communicating job activities with others.

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