Work Safely at Heights Course – WA

Master the Skills to Work Safely at Heights – Mandurah and Port Hedland

Working at heights can be risky, but with the right height safety training and safety measures in place, it can be done safely and effectively.

MSTS is your premier provider of specialised safety courses, dedicated to empowering workers with the skills and knowledge needed to safely navigate the challenges of working at heights. Our nationally recognised working with heights course is designed to equip you with the essential safety protocols and techniques to prevent accidents and ensure a safer working environment. With expert instructors, practical training methods, and first-class facilities, we are here to help you successfully achieve your working at heights ticket. Book your spot in our Work Safely at Heights or Work Safely at Heights Refresher course online today.

What is the ‘Work Safely at Heights’ Course?

The working from heights course is a comprehensive training program that provides the necessary competencies to effectively manage risks associated with working at heights. Essential for individuals who perform or intend to perform tasks at elevated locations, working at heights certification is aligned with national safety standards, ensuring that participants are well-prepared to handle height-related work safely and efficiently.

The Work at Heights Course content includes:

• Correct maintenance and inspections of equipment
• Correct inspection and fitting of full body harnesses
• Hazard identification and risk assessment using hierarchy of control
• Rescue and emergency procedure
• Understanding of the forces generated from falls
• Understanding of legislation, regulations, and standards of working at heights in WA
• Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion, applicants will be knowledgeable about and understand:

• How to work at heights in a safe manner
• The requirements of the Code of Practice “Prevention of Falls in The Workplace”
• Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996 with amendments 2002 regarding fall injury prevention systems
• Applicable sections of the MSIA & Regulations
• Requirements of AS 1891
• Definitions of fall arrest and restraint
• Using the Hierarchy of control to reduce hazards at heights
• Inspect, fit and use a full body harness
• Identify and understand the application of different items of fall protection
• Use of twin lanyards
• Fall trauma
• Basic requirements regarding use of scaffolding
• Basic requirements regarding EWP use
• Requirements regarding setting up of static lines
• Correct use of ladders
• Understand fall distances
• Requirements for rescue procedures and systems available

Why is Fall Prevention Training Important?

Maintaining a safe work environment is a top priority for both employers and employees. Falls can lead to serious injuries, and even fatalities. By undertaking comprehensive fall prevention and heights safety awareness training, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to navigate an elevated work environment safely, efficiently, and confidently. If you want to ensure your safety, and that of everyone on site, book in for an elevated work platform (EWP) course or work safely at heights course at Mandurah Safey & Training Services today.

Choose MSTS for Our Comprehensive Curriculum and Supportive Learning Environment

From hazard identification to emergency response, we ensure that you are well-equipped to work safely at elevated locations. We emphasise practical, hands-on training to ensure that you can apply your knowledge effectively in real-world situations. Our training exercises are designed to simulate actual work conditions, providing you with valuable experience and confidence.

Our highly skilled and supportive staff are experts in construction safety. They are here to assist you throughout your training journey ensuring you receive the necessary resources and guidance to successfully complete any of our courses. As experts in safety training services, we offer a wide range of courses including Enter and Work in Confined Spaces, Work in Confined Spaces Refresher, Gas Test Atmospheres, as well as licences including forklift, dogging & rigging, and operate a boom-type EWP. Our experience is what sets us apart from our competitors – book with us today and feel confident that your training is being run by a team of professionals.

All learners must be able to read and comprehend English to a level that will enable them to safely perform duties as specified in the competency standard. MSTS recognises that some learners may require more support to meet the requirements of the training course. We will endeavour to meet these needs with regards to; language, literacy and numeracy skills. Learners are encouraged, prior to commencing the course and where applicable, to complete an MSTS LLN analysis, which will assist the Trainer/Assessor to interpret individual skill level and manage this from the onset.

All successful applicants will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment: Work Safely at Heights – RIIWHS204E