Roof Access and Rescue

Roof training is designed to provide the knowledge and skills to safely work on inclined surfaces up to 60-degree pitch angle. Beyond 60 degrees requires technically advanced skills and the AS 4488 twin rope method is used. Training covers risk assessment procedures, equipment selection, methods of accessing the working surface, installation of anchor systems and work positioning using rope grabs (rope adjusters) and lanyards. The course will enable you to meet your Workplace OHS obligations.

Training is designed to be realistic and customised to suit your particular situation.

Duration

2 days (valid for roofs up to 60 degree pitch angle) allow 2 x 10 hour days

Cost

Price on application dependent on wether you are enrolling in one of our public courses or making a group booking please contact Pinnacle Height Safety on 1300990810 or email info@pinnacleheight.com.au for bookings or an obligation free quote

Location

On-the-job or at site that provides realistic workplace conditions alternatively we can train offsite at our training facility in Brisbane

Equipment

Contact Pinnacle to discuss equipment requirements.

Qualification

Successful trainees receive a Statement of Attainment for Working at Height (Roof access) which is recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. All training is mapped to unit MNMG237A Work safely at heights.

Training covers

OHS legislative requirements (overview)
Travel restraint systems
AS 1891.4 (overview)
Work positioning systems
PPE selection, use & basic maintenance
Fall arrest systems (avoidance)
Using double hook lanyards
Rope management & house-keeping
Installing solid & reliable roof anchorage
Assessment activity in roof context

Core Skills

Mobility up and down the roof surface (using a work positioning system)
Establishing reliable anchorage on the roof surface

Enrolment

Be at least 18 years of age
Speak, read and understand the English language (unless accompanied by a skilled translator)
and be able to understand and accurately follow spoken instructions (which may be given quickly or in windy conditions);
Fit and healthy for working at height

Please contact Pinnacle Height Safety on 1300990810 or via email http://www.pinnacleheight.com.au/contact.php