New Requirement: Valid RIIWHS204E Work Safely at Heights Ticket
To enrol in Saferight’s scaffolding courses, whether if it’s basic, intermediate, or advanced, students must now hold a valid RIIWHS204E Work Safely at Heights ticket. This requirement is not a government regulation, but rather a Saferight-specific policy designed to improve safety and reduce accidents during training.
Why is this important?
Scaffolding work involves working at extreme heights, using harnesses, and operating complex equipment. To ensure safety and effectiveness during training, it is essential that students have a solid understanding of height safety principles before advancing to more complex aspects of scaffolding work. Here are the key reasons why this knowledge is crucial for the requirement:
Fosters a Safer Learning Environment
When students are equipped with the necessary height safety knowledge, it fosters a safer and more efficient training environment. Instructors can confidently guide students through more complex scaffolding tasks, knowing that safety is already understood and integrated in line with the requirement for scaffolding courses.
Understanding Safety Procedures for Heights
Students must be familiar with basic safety procedures related to working at heights. This includes the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), fall arrest systems, and emergency protocols. Having this knowledge beforehand helps prevent accidents and ensures students’ safety throughout the course since it meets the requirement for scaffolding training.
Reduced Risk of Accidents
Knowing how to safely work at heights minimizes the risk of falls and other dangerous incidents that can occur during scaffolding training. This foundational safety training is essential for meeting the scaffolding requirements and protecting both students and instructors during practical sessions.
Ensures Smooth and Safe Training
By ensuring that all students are already familiar with height safety principles, instructors can focus on teaching more advanced scaffolding techniques rather than revisiting basic safety procedures. This helps the training run smoothly without disruptions, creating a more effective learning environment in line with the requirement for scaffolding courses.
What if I Don’t Have a Work Safely at Heights Ticket?
If you do not yet have a valid WSAH ticket, don’t worry! You can still enrol in our Work Safely at Heights course on available dates to meet the requirement before moving forward with your scaffolding training. This course will give you the foundational knowledge needed for safe practices while working at heights.
Already Have a WSAH Ticket, but Need a Refresher?
If you completed your WSAH training a while ago and need a refresher, we also offer a Work Safely at Heights Refresher Course. This course is perfect for those who want to ensure their skills and knowledge are up-to-date before beginning the scaffolding training. The refresher course will cover the latest safety protocols, regulations, and practices to make sure you’re fully prepared for the scaffolding requirement.
Ready To Become A Scaffolder?
At Saferight, we’re always looking for ways to improve the quality and safety of our training. We believe that by setting this requirement, we are ensuring that our students are properly prepared to take on the challenges of working at heights and scaffolding. This is one of the many ways we strive to provide high-quality, industry-leading training for the mining and construction sectors.
If you’re interested in enrolling, or if you have any questions about this new requirement for scaffolding, feel free to reach out to our team or check our website for available dates and further details on the WSAH and Scaffolding courses.
