Sydney Height Safety & Solutions

Sep 24, 2007
Do your height safety systems still comply?

Did you know that under the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001 (made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000) it clearly states:

Division 2    Fall Prevention

Clause 39    Fall Prevention- particular risk control measures

A controller of premises must ensure safe access is provided to all parts of a place of work to which a person may-require access and from which the person may fall.

Division 6    Working at Heights

Clause 56    Prevention of falls from heights-particular risk control measures

(1)     An employer must ensure that risks associated with falls from a height are controlled

Does  your height safety systems and building comply with legislation comply?

STOP PRESS - In Victoria from Jan 2008, all controllers of premises under the Essential Services building audits must ensure that all safety inclusions are certified and recorded.

National Height Safety solutions Pty Ltd are now offering a Re-Certification service and Building Risk Assessment audit for your property or Fall prevention equipment.

Australian Standards and manufacturers guidelines are clear that regular inspections are required .
For guidance to these requirements please feel free to download the latest requirements for systems and PPE

National Height Safety and Solutions can provide the following

    * Building Risk Assessment Audit for Access and Working at Heights via PDA stored and presented via server
    * Annual system certifications
    * Analysis of current systems for conformity and recommendations
    * Fall protection equipment inspection
    * Suspension systems load testing  ie Davit arms

Go to our RISK ASSESSMENT DIVISION to learn more and to contact us.