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RIIWHS204E-Work safely at heights

 Any slack in the horizontal lifeline

 Any stretching of the lanyard or horizontal lifeline when extended by a fall
 The length of the energy absorber when extended by a fall

USING SCAFFOLDS

According to the Australian standards, any scaffold over 4m high requires a licensed
person to erect it. When using a mobile scaffold that has already been erected, you must
make sure that the wheels are locked before you climb onto it, also make sure the
ground is flat, stable and will support the weight of the scaffold, workers, tools, and
equipment.

If in doubt of a scaffold’s safety, you should check with a licensed scaffolder or your
supervisor or manager before conducting any work on or near it.

INSTALLING EDGE PROTECTION

Edge protection includes both handrails and kickboards. When installing edge
protection, you must always follow the instructions and work safely at all times.

Remember that you must have a fall -arrest system in place while installing guardrails or
doing any other work near an unprotected edge.

Users are not permitted to use vertically free stand scaffolding tubes, pinch bars and
other long objects against handrails

INSTALLING FOOT WALKS

Footwalls are a vital piece of safety when working on rooftops. Footwalls are a type of
walkway that is installed on a rooftop they are designed to provide a safe, non -slip
surface for you to walk on. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions and make sure
you have other safety equipment in place while installing the foot walk.

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