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RIIWHS204E-Work safely at heights

 If there are people working at lower levels, a canvas must be placed (under the net, if

applicable), at a distance suitable to protect people from any falling materials or
tools.

 If there is no one working at a lower level, the perimeter of the Work at Height area
must be fenced with a red tape and signs reading: “DANGER – KEEP OUT,”
“PERSONNEL WORKING OVERHEAD” or similar message.

 It is forbidden to leave or store surplus material, cuttings, bolts, tools, etc. on
structural beams, roofs, uncompleted levels and the like.
 In assembly work involving high levels and voids, hand rails or strong platforms with

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stops must be placed around the hole to prevent falls
 Should have a registered or logged inspection tag every six month

TECHNICAL AND SAFETY INFORMATION

Before starting your work at heights, you need to make sure you obtain all the relevant
technical and safety information appropriate for your worksite. This will enable you to
conduct your work at heights in the safest, most efficient way, in line with OHS/ WHS
legislation.

All work performed at height must be conducted in accordance with the organizational or
site requirements and any information related to that organization. Relevant
information, may include:

 Diagrams or sketches

 Instructions issued by authorized organizational or external personnel

 Material safety data sheets (MSDS)
 Memos, Signage

 Verbal or written and graphical instructions

 Work bulletins

 Work schedules, plans, and specifications

Your induction to the site should outline all the requirements for you, and you should
ensure that you follow all the requirements and procedures to keep you and other workers
safe at all times. This will include safe access to and from the work area.

1 https://www.coresafety.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Fall-Protection-Guidelines-101515.pdf

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