Working at Heights Stage 1

Course Information

Working at Heights Stage 1 is available online or delivered in-person by one of our experienced tutors. Our training course will provide you with the knowledge to ensure that you understand your responsibilities and understand how to work safely at height.

NZQA unit standard included: US17600Explain safe work practices for working at heights (3 credits)

Did you know that Investigations by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment into falls while working at height show that more than 50 percent of falls are from less than three metres and approximately 70 percent of falls are from ladders and roofs? The cost of these falls is estimated to be $24 million a year – to say nothing of the human cost as a result of these falls.

WHO NEEDS WHAT STAGE?

All harness work requires training and competence and only trained and competent personnel can install and use harness systems on site. Persons not trained should be inducted by the system installer or other qualified persons before they are permitted to use the system. They should also be supervised at all times by another person who is also trained and competent.

Stage 1 (US17600):  is recommended for people who are required to have knowledge about safe systems for working at heights and the legislative requirements. For example if you are required to work from a temporary scaffold, you will need to understand the risks associated with working on a temporary scaffold and the duties of all parties involved in the use of the temporary scaffold.

Stage 2 (US17600 and US23229): For workers who are to complete work using a fall arrest harness whilst attached to a fall-arrest system, a recommended means of achieving competence is NZQA Unit Standard 23229 – Use a safety harness for personal fall prevention when working at height , or an equivalent or higher qualification. Working at Heights Stage 2 – Besafe Training Ltd

Stage 3 (US17600, US23229 and US15757): A recommended means of obtaining competence for workers who are involved in planning, installing, operating fall arrest systems and supervising staff is NZQA Unit Standard 15757 – Use, install and disestablish proprietary fall arrest systems when working at height or an equivalent or higher level of qualification. NZQA Unit Standard 23229 is a prerequisite for achieving NZQA Unit Standard 15757. Working at Heights Stage 3 – Besafe Training Ltd

(Source: Best practice guidelines for working at height in New Zealand)

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