Compliance and protection are not always the same thing
A height safety or fall protection system can tick all the boxes for being compliant. But does it actually protect people?
A height safety or fall protection system can tick all the boxes for being compliant. But does it actually protect people?
It can be frustrating when a fall protection system is compliant one year but not the next. There are often good reasons why this happens.
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.
Height safety and fall protection systems require regular compliance inspections. It is vital they are done by the right person.
It can be tempting to save time and money by conducting a compliance inspection using a drone. But there are limitations to go along with the benefits.
There are many brands of height safety system components out there. Do you need to stick one one supplier for your system?
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.
When considering purchasing an existing commercial or industrial building, ensuring it comes with a compliant height safety system is an important part of due diligence.
Roof access is generally a part of every commercial and industrial building’s design, but in many cases that access is not compliant with fall protection standards.