Health & Safety Training

Working at Heights Knowledge Accelerator

1 Day | Theory & Demonstration | Vehicle-Based Height Safety

This Knowledge Accelerator raises awareness of the risks associated with working at height on vehicles and vehicle carriers. It focuses on practical fall-prevention measures, correct ladder use, appropriate PPE, safe access and egress, good housekeeping and emergency preparedness.

Course Duration1 Day
Theory3 Hours
Demonstration1 Hour
Course TypeKnowledge Accelerator

Course Purpose

The course is designed to reinforce safe work practices for employees who climb onto, stand on, clean, maintain or inspect vehicle carriers and abnormal vehicles.

Course Includes

  • Three hours of theoretical training
  • Summative knowledge assessment
  • One-hour practical demonstration

Course Overview

Working at height on vehicles presents specific risks, particularly on narrow decks, ramps and elevated carrier platforms. This course extends general height-safety awareness by focusing on the hazards associated with climbing, standing, cleaning, maintaining and inspecting car carriers and abnormal vehicles.

Learning Outcomes

Working at Height Awareness

  • Define working at height in the context of vehicle maintenance
  • Identify common hazards when climbing or working on trucks
  • Recognise slips, trips and fall risks on decks and ramps
  • Recognise risks associated with unstable or moving surfaces

Ladder Safety & Access

  • Apply correct ladder safety practices
  • Use built-in ladders on vehicle carriers safely
  • Use mobile platform ladders appropriately
  • Demonstrate safe access and egress at height

PPE & Fall Protection

  • Select and use appropriate PPE for the task
  • Understand harnesses, lanyards, helmets and slip-resistant footwear
  • Understand the difference between fall restraint and fall arrest
  • Identify safe anchor points and avoid unsafe tie-offs
  • Complete pre-use inspections of equipment

Safe Work Practices

  • Maintain clean and dry working surfaces
  • Secure tools and equipment to prevent dropped objects
  • Apply good housekeeping and equipment-storage practices
  • Avoid working at height during unsafe weather conditions

Vehicle Carrier Hazards

  • Recognise narrow platforms and multi-level deck hazards
  • Recognise gaps between vehicles and fall-through risks
  • Identify unsafe climbing without secure handholds
  • Evaluate wet decks, poor lighting and wind before working at height

Emergency Preparedness

  • Plan for a worker falling or becoming suspended
  • Understand roles and responsibilities during a fall emergency
  • Respond appropriately to fall-from-height incidents
  • Apply appropriate emergency-response procedures

Practical Demonstrations

Practical application of access, PPE and height-safety principles

  • Climbing a car carrier safely using built-in ladders
  • Using a mobile platform ladder alongside a truck
  • Safe access and egress
  • PPE inspection

Assessment & Competency

Knowledge Assessment

Learners complete a knowledge check covering hazards, PPE, access practices and emergency response.

Competency Requirement

Learners must achieve 80% and above for the knowledge assessment and practical demonstration.

Training Aids

  • Slide show presentation
  • Safety video demonstrations
  • Practical demonstration using a truck and ladder
  • Scenario discussion

Learner Material & Completion

All learners are provided with a Working at Heights Knowledge Accelerator Training Manual and a Certificate of Attendance on completion of the course.

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