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RIIWHS204E-Work safely at heights

ADHERE TO WHS REQUIREMENTS

The model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act forms the basis of the WHS Acts that have
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been implemented in most jurisdictions across Australia.

This main object of this Act is to protect workers and other persons against harm to
their health, safety, and welfare through the elimination or minimization of risks arising
from work.

THE PROCESSES OF PROVIDING FOR SAFE WORKING PRACTICES

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.

This may include:

 Identification and description of the site of proposed work (site details)

 Assessment of conditions and hazards (hazard report)

 Work requirements (tasks to be completed) from work orders and supervisor
instructions

 Identifying equipment defects (fault reports or isolation systems)

 Accessing diagrams or plans
 Interpreting relevant site signage

 Safety systems and equipment

The user should also report the hazards to Supervisor with filing a report directly with
OSHA. (Safe work Australia )

CODE OF PRACTICE - MANAGING THE RISK OF FALLS AT WORKPLACES

This model code of practice applies to all workplaces covered by the WHS Act and Regulation
applying in a jurisdiction where there is a risk of a fall by a person from one level to another that
is reasonably likely to cause injury. It has been developed to provide practical guidance to
persons conducting a business or undertaking, including t hose persons who design, construct,
import, supply or install plant or structures, on how to manage health and safety risks arising
from falls. It also includes information on a range of control measures to eliminate or minimise the
risks.

6 https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/system/files/documents/2003/model-whs-bill9-december2019.pdf

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