Safety Systems and Equipment

Safety systems and equipment are used to access work areas safely, stop workers, tools, or materials from falling, or for safely arresting the descent of workers.

Safety systems and work at heights equipment include:

1. Fall prevention devices:
   • Temporary work platforms.
   • Guard rails.
   • Safety mesh.
2. Work positioning systems:
   • Industrial rope access systems.
   • Restraint systems.
3. Fall-arrest systems:
   • Catch platforms
   • Safety nets.
   • Individual fall-arrest systems.
   • Anchorage lines and rails.
4. Ladders:
   • Portable ladders.
   • Fixed ladders.

It is essential that all safety systems and their components are inspected and installed by a competent person to ensure that:
• They are adequate for the task.
• They conform to OHS/WHS regulatory requirements and worksite policy.

This includes the fitting, adjusting, and anchoring of fall protection equipment.