Covered, not protected: what a fall through a school roof shows
A worker’s fall through a school roof demonstrates how an inadequate penetration cover becomes part of the fall risk, not a genuine control.
A worker’s fall through a school roof demonstrates how an inadequate penetration cover becomes part of the fall risk, not a genuine control.
Height safety system compliance is not one-and-done.
Height safety and fall protection systems require regular compliance inspections. It is vital they are done by the right person.
To meet the duty of care as a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) it is important that safe access and fall protection systems be compliant.
There are many reasons why a building may not have a compliant safe access or fall protection system. Here are the most common five our team see.
Keeping all the services and systems in your building maintained is important for safety and comfort. Having a compliant height safety system can help.
Keeping your height safety system compliant is an important part of meeting a PCBUs safety obligations. Doing so requires regular inspections be completed.
Recertifications and height safety audits both ensure your fall protection system is compliant, however there are significant differences between the two.