WORKING AT HEIGHTS – SAQA: 229998

What Will You Learn?

• Range statements that refer to assessment criteria:
• This unit standard is suitable for performing work at height under supervision.
• Assessment criteria marked * indicate assessment according to worksite procedures.
• Compatibility of equipment of include but is not limited to size of anchor, sharp items, prevent damage, point loading, size of hook.
• Connectors include but are not limited to maillons, locking karabiner, double action snap hook, pylon hook, double action scaffold hook.
• Energy absorber includes fall arrest harness and work positioning system, Energy absorbing lanyards include.
• Fall arrest equipment include full body harness, helmet, work positioning system, lanyard and energy absorber, shock absorbing lanyard, retractable life-line.
• Fall arrest system includes energy absorbing lanyard including 2 singles, v-type, double legged lanyard or double lanyard.
• Hardware includes connectors, maillons, locking karabiner, double action hooks. Inspection criteria for hardware include checking hardware for damage, deformation and functioning.
• Lanyards include single legged lanyards, work positioning lanyards.
• Legislation governing the safety of work at height includes awareness of the existence of legislation and regulations.
• Limitations of an energy absorbing lanyard include tended distance (2 meters), cannot be tied back on itself.
• Medically fit means leaner should have a medical certificate of fitness issued by an occupational health practitioner. The learner should be free from any disability that may prevent them from working safely. These include but are not limited to heart disease, high blood pressure, epilepsy, fits and blackouts, fear of heights, giddiness or difficulty with balance, impaired limb function, alcohol or drug dependence, psychiatric illness, diabetes.
• PPE include but is not limited to helmets with a chinstrap, gloves, goggles, safety footwear, close-fitting overalls or items specified for the task. Inspection criteria for helmets include damage, intact chinstrap.
• Risks while awaiting rescues can include suspension trauma, position, physical injury, injury from hot surfaces, electricity, fumes, water. Feet to be kept moving to prevent reduced flow of blood to the brain that can lead to unconsciousness or death.
• Slings include but are not limited to certified tape slings, wire slings and rope slings.
• Software includes harness, work positioning harness, and absorbing lanyard. Inspection criteria for software include checking stitching, webbing, identification or labels, buckles, D-rings and connectors.