
Licences for high-risk work at heights
Would adding working at heights to the high-risk licensing scheme reduce falls?

Would adding working at heights to the high-risk licensing scheme reduce falls?

While there are many different approaches to improving height safety knowledge at workplaces, there is one solution that would have an immediate effect.

Latest data shows height safety outcomes are not improving on Australian worksites.

While many a fall risk appear obvious, there are many risks that we expose ourselves to without ever realising.

The start of October heralds the arrival of National Safe Work Month and perfect time to take stock of your safety practices.

Whether you are a specifier, building owner, employer, or worker the updates to the Australian height safety standards are something you need to be aware of.

AS 5532:2025, the standard for the manufacturing of single-point anchors for height safety work, has been updated.

The updates to the AS/NZS 1891.4 standard bring fundamental changes to how the equipment for industrial fall protection systems are selected, maintained and used.

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