Height Safety Solutions
Height Safety Equipment Audits & Inspections
We assess your current height safety equipment and procedures to identify any hazards, compliance issues, or opportunities for improvement. We then provide you with a detailed report and photos. Our inspection process determines whether your systems meet Australian Standards and provides recommendations and a detailed quote for any required rectifications or upgrades—ensuring full compliance and optimal safety for your workers.
Height Safety Equipment Requirements
Regular compliance inspections are not only a legal obligation for PCBUs (Persons Conducting a Business or Undertaking), but they’re also essential for the safety of anyone working at heights. To meet Australian Standards, state legislation, and relevant codes of practice, periodic inspections of your height safety systems and equipment are mandatory. These inspections ensure your fall protection systems are properly maintained, fit for purpose, and ready to keep workers safe.
Inspection Frequency: Every 12 Months
Anchor Points
Static Lines
Guardrails & Walkways
Ladders, Platforms & Stairs
Hatches & Skylight Protection
Inspection Frequency: Every 6 Months
Harness
Ropes
Carabiners
Slings and webbing
Rope grab devices and pulleys
Australian Standards and regulations for height safety systems
Compliance inspections are governed by several key Australian Standards and regulations that dictate the requirements for design, installation, and maintenance of height safety systems, including:
AS/NZS 1891.4 – Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems and Devices
AS 1657 – Fixed Platforms, Walkways, Stairways, and Ladders
AS/NZS 5532 – Manufacturing Requirements for Anchor Points
AS/NZS 4488.1 – Industrial Rope Access Systems Specifications
Safe Work Australia and various state regulators: each federal and state/territory jurisdiction has codes for protecting workers. The standards are underpinned by the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations, which mandate regular inspections and the provision of safe access systems for all workers operating at heights.
Ensure your systems are inspected regularly to maintain safety and compliance.
Height Safety System Installation
Our height safety system installation service ensures that your safety systems are expertly set up to meet industry standards and your unique needs.
We then certify your system to make it compliant and functioning effectively, ensuring ongoing safety for all users.
Height Safety Components
Roof Anchor Points
Fixed points for securing safety harnesses and equipment.
Static Line Systems
Continuous lines that allow workers to move while remaining secured.
Roof Walkway Systems
Designated pathways on roofs to provide safe access and reduce slip hazards.
Permanent Roof Guardrail Systems
Installed guardrail to prevent falls from edges.
Roof Ladders
Specialized ladders designed for safe access to roofs.
Roof Access Stairs
Permanent stair systems for safe roof access.
Plant Platforms & Access Systems
Elevated platforms providing safe access to equipment or machinery.
Skylight Protection
Systems to prevent falls through skylights.
Roof Access Hatches
Safe entry points for accessing roofs from inside buildings.
Overhead Rails
Systems designed for fall protection in overhead work areas.
Rope Access
Davits, rigid rail and abseil rate anchor points.
Height Safety System Recertification
For existing height saferty systems, recertification inspections should be carried out regularly—typically every 12 months as recommended by AS/NZS 1891.4—but more frequent checks may be needed for high-use systems or those exposed to harsh environments. The AS/NZS1891.4 standard governs the inspections and maintenance of safe access and fall protection systems. It states that “items of equipment which are in regular use shall be subjected to periodic inspection and where applicable, servicing”. These inspections should be carried out in accordance with the manufacturers instructions,
We conduct a detailed inspection on-site, examining all system components for signs of damage, wear, or corrosion. Fixings and anchor layouts are also reviewed to ensure proper installation and effective fall restraint coverage. Systems found to be compliant are certified, while any faults are documented in a report with recommendations for corrective action.
Custom Height Safety Solutions & Design
We offer customised height safety solutions for both standard and difficult access, tailored to diverse industries, including commercial and industrial buildings, shopping centers, and government facilities. Our team of experts evaluates your specific requirements, designs custom systems, and ensures compliance with all safety regulations.
In collaboration with our partners at Kattsafe, we can design tailored access solutions specific to your site, complete with 3D models and engineering certifications.
WAHA Member
As part of our dedication to best practice methods, SKC Solutions is a WAHA [Working At Height Association] Affiliate Member. The WAHA is dedicated to supporting and influencing the ongoing development of safe practice, equipment innovation, systems and product design, continuous education of all stakeholders and the operational competency of all persons working at height and in confined spaces. Recognizing that lives depend on reliable height safety equipment, WAHA take this responsibility seriously and so do we.
