Working at Heights

Working At Heights CETA Accreditation: Unit Standards 229995 and 229998

People credited with this unit standard will be able to describe the requirements with regard to working at heights.

The competency includes knowledge and understanding of the requirements applicable to:

• Performing work in elevated positions.
• Inspecting, caring for and storing fall arrest equipment effectively.
• The safety, health and environmental principles regarding the safe construction and maintenance of working platform, ladders, scaffolds and walkways in elevated positions.
• To enable learners to apply basic health and safety legislation in the form of standards and procedures governing health and safety in the workplace, to ensure that they contribute to a safe, healthy environment for themselves and others.