Managing Height Safety for Supervisors - CAMBRIDGE

Overview

This non-accredited course provides essential knowledge to safely plan and manage work at heights in line with WHS requirements, focusing on risk control, practical safety measures, and supervisory responsibilities.

Course Content

WHS Laws

• Overview of WHS legislation
• Duties of PCBUs, supervisors, and workers
• Legal requirements for working at heights

Hierarchy of Control

• Applying the hierarchy to height risks
• Selecting appropriate controls

Height Safety Controls

• Edge protection (excavations, roofs, live edges)
• Perimeter containment (fall and dropped object protection)
• Penetrations (covers, barriers, signage)
• Exclusion zones (flagging, fencing, signage)
• Scaffolding basics
• EWP basics
• Reviewing SWMS and effectiveness of controls

Supervisor Due Diligence

• WHS responsibilities of supervisors
• Monitoring and enforcing safety controls

This training is supported by Fairbrother through an industry safety commitment.