Prevention of Falls when Working at Heights

Resources

Example risk assessments for preventing falls

• Cleaning gutters — sample risk assessment (Word)
• Cleaning windows — sample risk assessment (Word)
• Retrieving balls off roof — sample risk assessment (Word)
• Set-up and use of scaffolding — sample risk assessment (Word)
• Set-up and use of theatre lights — sample risk assessment (Word)

Safe work procedures relating to the prevention of falls

• ‘A’ frame ladder — sample safe work procedure (Word)
• Extension ladder — sample safe work procedure (Word)
• Use of step-platform — sample safe work procedure (Word)

Other templates relevant to this policy and procedure

• Occupational health and safety (OHS) risk register (Excel)— for recording of identified prevention of fall tasks
• OHS training planner / register (Excel)— to record completed training
• Safe work method statement (SWMS) (Word)— for completion by contractors for any tasks where there is the potential to fall 2 metres or more, as mandated by the Department
• Risk assessment template (Word)— for completion by employees working at height