- RIIOHS204A - Work safely at heights
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RIIOHS204A
Work safely at heights
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024
This unit specifies the competency required to undertake safe working practices when working at heights or depths.
This unit is appropriate for those working in a operational roles, at worksites within:
Civil construction
Coal mining
Drilling
Extractive industries
Metalliferous mining
This unit covers working safely at heights in resources and infrastructure industries. It includes: identifying the work requirements, work procedures and instructions for the task; accessing and installing equipment; performing work at heights; and cleaning up the work area.
You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Co-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Evidence Required
List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. | |
Overview of assessment | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following: knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for working safely at heights implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for safe, effective and efficient working at heights working with others to undertake and complete work safely at heights that meets all of the required outcomes consistent timely completion of work at heights that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job. Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity. Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues. Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. |
Method of assessment | This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods: written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's: implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes consistently achieving the required outcomes first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's: working with others to undertake and complete work safely at heights |
Guidance information for assessment | Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues. |
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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Required skills |
Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to work safely at heights: apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures access, interpret and apply technical and safety information apply diagnostic/faultfinding techniques apply environmental requirements apply isolation procedures work in varying weather conditions |
Required knowledge |
Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to work safely at heights: the names and functions of equipment, components and materials equipment manufacturer's instructions and specifications safe shifting and handling of tools and materials statutory and regulatory authority requirements the nature of work undertaken at heights heights safety systems the processes of providing for safe working practices safety equipment/systems and considerations to facilitate working safely at heights safe work methods |
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. | |
Relevant compliance documentation may include: | legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures manufacturer's guidelines and specifications Australian standards code of practice Employment and workplace relations legislation Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation |
OHS requirements may include those associated with: | protective clothing and equipment use of tools and equipment workplace environment and safety handling of materials use of fire fighting equipment use of First Aid equipment hazard control hazardous materials and substances |
Hazards may include: | falling objects removal of scaffold components inappropriate carrying of materials on ladders excessive bending or twisting in different work situations |
Tools and equipment may include: | fall protection perimeter protection signage and barricades ladders lifting/load shifting equipment including: hand trolleys rollers forklifts chain blocks hoists jacks scaffolds elevated work platforms lifting equipment (such as cranes) |
Safety systems may include: | scaffolds handrails foot walks kickboards safety harness harness fixing points |
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Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice | Yes | No | Comments/feedback |
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Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to working safely at heights | |||
Identify the scope of the task | |||
Adhere to OHS requirements associated with working safely at heights, and the workplace environment throughout the work | |||
Inspect site to determine layout and physical condition, condition of structures, prevailing weather conditions, equipment requirements and potential hazards | |||
Identify and document scope of the task and proposed work practices/activities | |||
Identify, select and check safety equipment for serviceability | |||
Identify, manage and report potential risks and hazards | |||
Select materials, tools and equipment, including personal safety equipment, and check for serviceability | |||
Inspect/install fall protection and perimeter protection equipment ensuring adequacy for work and conformance to regulatory requirements | |||
Identify approved methods of moving tools and equipment to work area and minimise potential hazards associated with tools at heights | |||
Install safety system in accordance with requirements | |||
Select and install appropriate signs and barricades | |||
Correctly fit, adjust and anchor fall protection and associated equipment | |||
Make appropriate arrangements to install required equipment | |||
Use recommended methods to access work area for people, tools and equipment | |||
Place tools and materials to eliminate or minimise the risk of items being knocked down | |||
Check access from ground to work area to ensure it is safe and in accordance with requirements | |||
Keep fall equipment in place and adjusted appropriately to all for movement during work | |||
Undertake manual handling of materials and equipment in accordance with requirements | |||
Locate materials and equipment ensuring that they are safely secured and distributed | |||
Check safety system periodically for compliance with requirements and procedures | |||
Monitor risk control measures to ensure that they are effective and appropriate to the task and work environment | |||
Reassess risk control measures, as required, in accordance with changed work practices and/or site conditions and undertake alterations | |||
Dismantle safety system in accordance with sequence and remove from worksite | |||
Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials | |||
Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment |
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