45+ years height safety experience
Height safety and
fall prevention experts
End to end
height safety services
200+ clients across
Australia
Height safety engineering and compliance, done right
We’re experts in height safety risk and compliance so you don’t have to be. With certified experts across Australia, gain independent height safety compliance and risk advice you can trust. No product pushing, with solutions and services focused on you and your height safety needs.
Together we can keep your business and workers safe. Fall injuries are one of the top causes of workplace fatalities. Workplace Access & Safety was established in 1997 to help workplaces meet their obligations under the working at heights legislation and to prevent such tragedies. Today, as specialists in Australian height safety services, we are a market leader in our space providing high-quality and cost-effective inspection, design, and advisory services to both industry and government. Read More
Workplace Access & Safety: Specialists in Australian Height Safety Services
We provide inspection and certification of height safety systems so that clients and their contractors can safely access their roofs for routine maintenance purposes together with auditing and design consultation for Working at Heights systems.
The Importance of a Robust Height Safety System
The purpose of a height safety system is to minimise the risks associated with slips, trips, and falls while working at a height. Without robust health and safety process in place, you leave your organisation in danger of breaching workplace health and safety regulations. And, if you’re not providing a safe workplace for your employees and contractors, you run the risk of prosecution which may lead to heavy fines or even time in jail.
Our height safety services will ensure that you have a robust height safety system in place and that it is properly inspected. We offer everything from consultation to system design, overseeing the installation of working at heights equipment and ongoing training and inspection to ensure you comply with the Australian Standards and state regulations.
Why Choose Workplace Access & Safety for Height Safety Engineering?
Workplace Access & Safety are a market-leading, independent advisory business with no conflict of interests. We’re NATA (National Association of Testing Authorities) accredited for inspection and testing and utilise a QR coded asset management system to provide onsite efficiency and full visibility of the inspection process. Since our inception, we have developed patents and worked alongside Worksafe, Workcover, Safe Work Australia and relevant Australian Standard committees developing standards, laws and practices to improve workplace safety.
When you choose to work with Workplace Access & Safety for height safety engineering, you’ll not only be getting the benefit of 45 years of experience, but you’ll be getting:
- The most highly 3rd-party accredited provider in Australia
- Independent inspection of manufacturers and installers
- Trade qualified engineers and builders with practical knowledge and a practical approach to inspections
- A thorough and cost-effective service. Our backend office is located in the Philippines which allows us to be lean, efficient and cost-effective and we pass these cost savings onto you.
We work with facilities managers, health and safety managers, maintenance managers, operations and business managers throughout Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Australia-wide. Some of our recent clients include Westfield Fountain Gate shopping centre in South-east Melbourne, Bunnings in Alice Springs and the Cairns Convention Centre.
Are Your Height Safety Systems Really Safe?
Rules and regulations can sometimes seem like an impediment to getting the job done and running a successful business, but when it comes to a crucial subject such as working safely at heights, any responsible businessperson will acknowledge the regs are there to help, not hinder. The last thing you want is a fall that harms someone on your premises, so if those premises are on the lofty side, you must bite the bullet and get compliant, because compliance means safety.
The way to do this is to consult a height safety systems expert, and we at Workplace Access and Safety have been in this business since 1997, so we know what we’re doing.
The Vital Importance of Work at Height Safety
Fear of heights is a common phobia, and with good reason, but sometimes it has to be done and fortunately it is possible to work safely at heights – if you know what you are doing, use the correct equipment and follow all the procedures for health and safety working at height. It is a lot to take in, though, and that is why we started Workplace Access and Safety, specialising in this crucial area.
Inspecting Different Types of Roof Safety
Roof safety systems are crucial to keep your workers safe. Irrespective of the quality of the systems, however, they will wear over time and regular inspections, as well as being a legal requirement, are necessary to keep them in prime condition.
Inspection and recertification need to be undertaken by an independent third party and we are experienced in dealing with the different types of systems that need varying treatment. These systems are categorised as:
- fall protection that aims to stop people falling and includes guardrails and fall restraint systems, a form of PPE
- fall arrest, generally worker harnesses that are secured to a roof anchor or lifeline by a lanyard and prevent people falling onto a surface below
- fall elimination, which is generally accomplished by assessing and removing a fall hazard.
Fall prevention may be collective or passive and includes guardrails, scaffolding and access platforms, and requires no training or PPE. It may also be classed as personal or active, requiring special training and equipment such as harnesses, lanyards and anchor points.
We are fully familiar with all the different types of systems, the varying regulations that apply to them and what is needed for inspection and recertification. We can, therefore, always keep you fully compliant and your workers as safe as possible.
Get in Touch to Find Out More Our Height Safety Engineers
If you could benefit from working with the most knowledgable height safety specialists in Australia, get in touch with us by either completing our online form or calling 1300 552 984.
We not only offer height safety servicing, consultations, and inspections but also inspections of additional areas such as confined spaces inspection, ladders inspection, dangerous goods storage, structural assessment, racking and more. In addition, we can provide audits and risk assessments, drafting and engineering services, project management services (commercial builder registered) and consultation with architects and builders on new construction/renovation projects to ensure future maintainability.
Our other services include:
- cooling tower inspection
- guardrail testing
- fall protection equipment inspection
- rope access inspection
- roof access systems
- roof safety inspection
- anchor testing
- harness inspection
- height safety equipment inspection Sydney
- working at height risk assessment
- height safety engineers Melbourne
- height safety audits
- height safety equipment inspector
Access the height safety services you need now to safeguard everyone working at a height on your premises.
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How can we help?
Risk assessment services
Identify potential risks and hazards for your height safety systems, equipment and access.
Compliance and recertification
Keep your systems compliant with expert compliance inspections and recertification services.
Design and engineering services
Get tailored height safety solutions – designed specific to your needs – by our solution architects.
Quality control and commissioning
Uncover risks, defects and compliance concerns for your existing height safety system before it becomes an issue.
Procurement support services
Discover the right solution and provider for your height safety system needs. Plus expert tender support.
Height safety management
Gain end-to-end height safety advice and support, each step of your risk and compliance journey.
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“Workplace Access and Safety’s expert teams make inspections and testing a breeze, and I feel like I have a true partner by my side. As a maintenance supervisor, working with WAS makes my job a whole lot easier.”
Glenn Price, Cabrini Health
“Workplace Access & Safety are an excellent consultant to work with. They are highly skilled subject matter experts. WAS deliver advice and services promptly and with a high level of quality. Their approach to design and consultancy works is practical and financially sensible. The WAS online portal to access records and documentation is very user friendly.
Timothy Feenstra, Stockland
I would recommend them to other clients who are looking for expertise and guidance on the field of working at heights compliance/risk management.
Do you know your current level of risk?
Working at heights can be risky business, not only to workers and contractors but also your business. Take our online height safety tool to assess potential risk to your business.
Check your compliance and riskRisk assessments and advice
Uncover potential risks and hazards before they become dangerous with our expert risk assessment services. Provided by certified risk management specialists, get expert recommendations to minimise risk and better manage height safety.
Compliance and recertification services
Be confident your systems and equipment are compliant, reliable and safe with ISO-certified compliance and recertification inspections. From ladders and PPE to anchor and static lines, our independent team of experts can give you compliance peace of mind.
Solution design and engineering services
Ensure your height safety system or solution is fit-for-purpose and designed to the highest compliance and quality standards. Designed by expert solution architects and industry-leading engineers, get a tailored height safety solution designed for your specific needs.
How compliant is your system?
Your height safety system’s compliance can be impacted by a number of factors, including the installation of your equipment, safety procedures and equipment certifications. Check your level of compliance and uncover areas of risk with our handy compliance checklist.
Check your compliance and riskWhy Choose Workplace Access & Safety?
Here’s what sets us apart from our competitors.
Height Safety Inspections
- NATA Accredited and Externally Certified inspection process.
- QR coded asset management system, inspections app and online client portal.
- We do not sell equipment — unbiased independent inspections.
- All inspectors are qualified engineers trained through our NATA-certified program.
- We notify you when inspections are due.
- Reports delivered within 1 week of site visit.
Height Safety Consulting
- Independent design and risk assessments — we don’t install or sell.
- We recommend systems that suit your site — not a brand.
- Save thousands by identifying practical alternatives.
- Qualified engineers trained under our NATA-certified program.
- We align reports with your company’s risk matrix.
Confined Space Assessment
- Qualified engineers trained in our NATA-certified program.
- Access your reports via QR-coded app and client portal.
- Reports integrate your risk matrix for clarity.
- Used by Amazon and other major clients across multiple sites.
- Integrated asset register, layout plan, and reports.
Workplace Access and Safety:
Your height safety and fall prevention experts
Independent height safety experts
- Independent height safety experts
- 45 years’ industry experience
- National certified specialists, inspectors and engineers
- Height safety advice, risk assessments and consulting
Combining years of practical experience and industry expertise, you can be confident in the compliance and safety of your system.
From site assessments and system design to testing, inspections and certifications, we’re here to provide expert advice to keep your business protected and workplace safe.
Height Safety FAQs
- Certified training processes
- Accredited inspection process (e.g., NATA)
- Knowledge of manufacturer installation requirements
- Deep understanding of standards and legislation
- A compliance report with detailed recommendations
- A site plan with asset locations linked to the register
- A clear plan of what to do next
- AS1657-2018 – Fixed Platforms, Walkways, Stairways and Ladders
- AS/NZS 5532-2013 – Anchor device manufacturing
- AS/NZS 1891-2009 (1-4) – Fall-Arrest Systems
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