Specific OHS/WHS Requirements for Work at Heights

Specific legislative and OHS/WHS requirements for your worksite may cover such areas as:

• Emergency procedures, including extinguishing fires (e.g. use of fire-fighting equipment), organisational first aid requirements (e.g. use of first aid equipment) and evacuation.
• Rescue procedures, especially in the case of minimising suspension intolerance.
• Hazard treatments specific to work conducted at heights.
• Handling of hazardous materials and substances.
• Safe operating procedures.
• Personal protective clothing and equipment prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices.
• Use of tools and equipment.