Fall Prevention Risk Assessment For Compliance

Take the risk out of the equation by contacting Mr Rigger to complete a “Fall Prevention Risk Assessment For Compliance Audit”.

Access to safely work on the following areas is considered in each audit where applicable:

• Mechanical plant for maintenance
• Guttering and storm water for maintenance and repair
• External lighting for maintenance
• Telecommunications transmission equipment
• Windows for cleaning and repairs
• Skylights for cleaning and repairs
• Roof areas to retrieve objects
• Roof areas for inspection and maintenance
• Eaves and fascias for repairs, painting

All building site assessment audits are conducted in accordance with relevant Australian Standards, building codes, as well as state and federal regulations and legislation.
Your Workplace Access & Safety audit includes an electronic report, with images of anchor points inspected and existing tags.

Risk Assessment & Inspection of Fall Protection Systems

Make sure your people; staff or contractors, are protected and your company’s liability is minimized with a Fall Prevention Risk Assessment & inspection of fall protection systems conducted by experienced ‘Height Access Specialists’ from Mr Rigger.

Building owners and managers are responsible for the compliance of their fall protection systems.

As an independent third-party, Mr Rigger can inspect, test and certify your anchor points and fall protection system equipment, providing you with either certification or report on any maintenance required.

On completion of the inspection, Mr Rigger will supply you with a report outlining:

• Serial number assigned for each anchor point, if one is not currently recorded,
• Test results for suspect anchors, or anchor points with no tags,
• Digital images of anchors,
• Certification tag details,
• Maintenance requirement details.

Fixed Line, Ladder & Anchor Point Inspecting, Testing & Tagging

It is law in South Australia that any anchor point used as part of a permanent fall prevention system “shall be inspected by a competent person at intervals not exceeding 12 months”, and “Adequate inspection records be kept” with an inspection “plate indicating the date of the last inspection…, placed near the anchorage”.

• Anchorages and Supports

  Static and dynamic strength tests of single-point anchor devices that need to meet the requirements of AS/NZS 1891 and AS/NZS 5532,

• Guardrail and Perimeter Protection

  Load tests on guardrail posts and guardrails for the purposes of determining compliance with The Building Code of Australia (2015), Australian Standards and OHS legislation,

• Ladders

  Load tests on fixed ladders and stairways by methods outlined in AS 1657 Appendices D and F, including deflection and strength tests.

Inspection of anchor points falls into one of the following 3 categories:

• Inspection and or testing and re-certification of a properly installed and documented anchor,
• Inspection, testing and re-certification of a properly installed anchor that has not been regularly inspected and documented as required by law,
• Complete re-evaluation of an anchor with an unknown or questionable history.

What is Required to be Inspected & How Often?

Anchor point systems and fall arrest devices are required to be inspected tested and re-certified at least every 12 months (AS 1891.4).

Personal protection equipment including harnesses and lanyards require inspection every 6 months (AS 1891.4, Tbl 9).

Is your company compliant with current law?
Are your height access workers at risk?
Would you pass a WorkCover or an Insurance Company inspection in the unfortunate event something went wrong?

Know the answers and take the risk out of risk management, with an independent “Height Access & Fall Prevention Risk Management Assessment Audit”, from Mr Rigger today!