Course Location:
1st Floor, Jayco Building, 545 Wairakei Road, Burnside 8053, Christchurch
Course Dates:
Contact us to confirm availability
Course Timeframe:
3 Hours
Course Pre-requisite:
Written and oral English skills equivalent to NCEA Level 1 (Year 11) or an IELTS score of 5.5 or higher.
Course Outline
This training combines theoretical learning and hands-on practical skills to ensure participants can confidently identify and inspect height safety equipment, including harnesses, lanyards, and fall protection systems. The course focuses on best practices for equipment inspection, understanding wear and tear, and maintaining equipment to keep it in safe, operational condition, reducing the risk of failure while working at height.
Key Training Components:
Understanding Height Safety Equipment
- Types of Height Safety Equipment: Learn about various height safety equipment used in the workplace, such as fall arrest harnesses, lanyards, lifelines, and anchorage points.
- Equipment Components: Understand the components of height safety equipment, including harnesses, D-rings, buckles, shock-absorbing lanyards, and anchorage systems.
- Selecting the Right Equipment: Gain knowledge of how to choose the correct height safety equipment for specific tasks and working environments.
Inspection of Height Safety Equipment
- Pre-Use Inspections: Learn how to conduct thorough pre-use inspections to ensure equipment is in safe working condition. This includes checking for wear, damage, and proper functioning of all components.
- Recognising Wear and Tear: Understand the signs of wear and tear that indicate equipment needs to be repaired or replaced, including fraying, cuts, corrosion, and damage to stitching.
- Inspection Procedures: Develop the skills to follow a systematic inspection process to ensure equipment is safe to use.
Management of Height Safety Equipment
- Routine Management: Learn how to perform regular inspections on height safety equipment to extend its lifespan and ensure it remains effective.
- Cleaning and Storage: Understand the proper cleaning techniques and storage requirements to preserve the life and the integrity of height safety gear and prevent damage from environmental factors.
- Repair and Replacement: Gain skills in identifying when equipment can be repaired and when it needs to be replaced to comply with safety standards.
Legislative and Safety Requirements
- Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA): Learn about the legal responsibilities for employers and employees regarding height safety equipment under the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA).
- Compliance with Standards: Understand the relevant safety standards, including those set by WorkSafe New Zealand, that govern the use and maintenance of height safety equipment in the workplace.
- Record Keeping and Documentation: Gain knowledge of the importance of maintaining accurate records of inspections, maintenance, and repairs to ensure compliance and traceability.
Practical Application and Hands-On Training
- Simulated Inspections: Participate in hands-on exercises to practice identifying faults and performing inspections on various types of height safety equipment.
- Cleaning & Servicing Practices: Engage in practical tasks that focus on the cleaning, servicing, and safe storage of height safety equipment.
Need To Know
Upon successful completion of the Unit Standard 19359: Identify, Inspect and Maintain Height Safety Equipment course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to properly inspect, maintain, and identify height safety equipment in a safe and compliant manner. You will understand how to keep your equipment in good working condition, ensuring the safety of workers at height and reducing the risk of accidents.