Scope
This Code of Practice shall apply to all work at heights activities across all industry sectors.
The Code provides guidance for the practitioner to manage work at heights activities through:
• Risk management framework;
• Development and implementation of a Fall Prevention Plan; and
• Permit-to-work system.
Purpose
This Code of Practice has been prepared to enhance the standard of work at heights safety at workplaces.
The Code illustrates a variety of fall control measures and work practices that can be adopted when the risk of falling from heights, or into depth, is present. The control measures outlined in this Code do not represent the only acceptable means of achieving the standard to which the Code refers.