HEIGHT SAFETY AUDITS

Our Height Safety Audits are an assessment of the current hazards and compliance risks associated with roof access and working at height on your site.

EHS audits can identify non-conformances, assess the condition and suitability of existing systems and provide clear recommendations to bring your site in line with current Australian Standards and legislation.

Our Audit & Recertification Process

1. Site Audit / Assessment

    We conduct a thorough inspection of roof access points, fall-protection systems, walkways, ladders, anchor points, guardrails, and related components. We look for degradation, design non-conformities, missing components, installation defects, and general safety risks.

2. Hazard Identification & Risk Analysis

    Each hazard is assessed using a structured risk matrix — combining likelihood and consequence to prioritise issues. We document the severity, location, and cause.

3. Recommendations & Control Measures

    For every identified hazard, we propose corrective and preventive measures: repairs, upgrades, system reconfigurations, maintenance protocols, or replacement. Recommendations are realistic and prioritised by risk.

4. Recertification of Assets

    Where system components remain compliant and safe, we issue recertification, complete with:

  • Identification tag & certificate
  • Itemised register of certified assets
  • A signed declaration of assessment

5. Reporting & Handover

    You’ll receive a detailed Audit Report covering:

  • A summary of findings (compliant / non-compliant)
  • Risk assessments and supporting data
  • Recommendations for further control options
  • Supporting visual evidence (photos, markups)
    We can also assist in quoting and coordinating rectification works (if needed) and support training and maintenance planning.

Height Safety Audit Codes of Practice

This includes:

  • Management of risks and how to identify hazards
  • Implementation and maintenance of control measures
  • Types of devices for use in regard to the risks or hazards
  • Emergency procedures
  • Design considerations

Australian Standards and Codes

  • AS 1657:2018 -> Fixed platforms. Walkways. Stairs. Ladders
  • AS/NZS 1891.1 Part : Safety Belts and Harnesses
  • AS/NZS 1891.2 Part 2: Horizontal Lifeline and Rail Systems
  • AS/NZS 1891:3 Part 3: Fall Arrest Devices
  • AS/NZS 1891.4 : 2009 -> Fall-arrest systems. Selection, Use and Maintenance of Industrial Fall Arrest Systems and Devices
  • AS/NZS 4488 -> Rope access systems

 

Height Safety Audit – Australian Legislation

  • OHS Acts and Regulations – Commonwealth, State and Territory Governments
  • Federal and State Workcover or Workplace Authorities
  • Australian Government National OHS Commission
  • National Standards, Codes of Practice and Guidance Material
  • State and Territory Governments – Building Acts and Regulations

Once we have audited your new Height Safety Systems, we will provide a detailed report on the identified height safety risks and where your current height system solution does not comply with Australian Standards, Codes of Practice and Legislation.

Once you have installed our compliant Height Safety System, we will train your workers on the proper ongoing assessment and safe use of the newly installed Height Safety equipment. When your workers are accessing your building’s roof, they can be reassured your building and their training complies with Height Safety, Fall Prevention and Fall Arrest regulations.

 

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Essential Height Safety designs, installs and certifies a wide range of height safety, roof access and fall prevention systems that meet and exceed all industry standards across many industries. All roof safety systems are custom designed with Australian made products and installed by fully trained, qualified and certified installers.

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