Standards & Regulations

It is imperative to stay up to date and aware of all regulatory requirements.

Clarification of AS/NZS 5532 - CLICK HERE to find out more ...

Height safety equipment and working at heights practices are governed by the below Standards.

• AS 1657:2018 Fixed Platforms, Walkways, Stairways and Ladders
• AS/NZS 1891.1 Part 1: 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 1981.4 Part 4: Selection, Use and Maintenance of Industrial Fall Arrest Systems and Devices
• AS2625 Safe Working in a Confined Space
• AS/NZS 4488 Industrial Rope Access Systems
• AS/NZS 5532 Manufacturers requirements for single point anchors

Copies of the above Standards can be obtained from SIA Global.

Further, workplaces must adhere to:

• Work Health & Safety Act 2011 - (Australian Government)
• OHS Act 2004 - (Victorian Government)
• Summary of OHS Act 2004 - (Worksafe Victoria)
• Work Health & Safety Regulations 2011 - (Australian Government)

Are you and your buildings meeting statutory requirements? Take a Height Safety Health Check and find out now.

For more information on specific requirements for your industry and territory go to your relevant local authority links on this page.