Correct planning and equipment are essential to ensure safety when working at height.

Correct planning and equipment are essential to ensure safety when working at height.

The Importance of Planning Before Working at Height

Proper planning reduces risk before a worker even leaves the ground. This includes:

  • Conducting a risk assessment to identify hazards

  • Selecting the right method of access (e.g., EWP, scaffolding, ladders)

  • Ensuring weather and ground conditions are suitable

  • Setting up exclusion zones to protect people below

  • Assigning trained and competent personnel for the task

A well-structured plan includes not only the physical setup but also emergency response procedures in case something goes wrong.

Choosing the Right Height Safety Equipment

Using the correct equipment is just as critical as the planning itself. Depending on the task, this might include:

  • Full-body harnesses and lanyards

  • Fall arrest systems and anchor points

  • Ladders with safety feet and secure platforms

  • Guardrails and handrails for elevated areas

  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) like helmets and hi-vis gear

All equipment should meet relevant Australian Standards (like AS/NZS 1891 for fall arrest systems) and be regularly inspected for wear and compliance.

Posted: Thu 02 Oct 2025

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