Height Safety System SA

What You Need to Know About Working at Heights

in South Australia

Understanding Height Safety Regulations for sa

If your team is working at heights or you need to hire maintenance personnel to access a roof or elevated areas, understanding South Australia's height safety regulations is crucial. Whether it's for installing solar panels, maintaining HVAC systems, or general building upkeep, there are specific legal requirements to ensure the safety of anyone working at height. From fall protection measures to compliant access systems, being informed helps you plan effectively, choose the right solutions, and meet local safety standards.

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What Are the Key Regulations?

Under the WHS Regulations, all employers (referred to as Persons Conducting a Business or Undertaking, or PCBUs) must:

• Manage risks of falls from one level to another
• Ensure work is conducted on the ground or from solid construction whenever possible
• Use appropriate fall protection measures when working at height cannot be avoided

Differences in South Australia’s Regulations

South Australia’s specific requirements include:

• High-Risk Construction Work Threshold: Work involving a risk of falling more than 3 metres is classified as high-risk construction work. A Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is mandatory at this height.
• In contrast, most other states and territories classify work as high-risk if there is a risk of falling more than 2 metres, making an SWMS mandatory at this lower threshold.

Despite this distinction, PCBUs in South Australia must still manage the risks for falls from any height by using appropriate control measures.

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Relevant information about Height Safety Regulations in South Australia

- Building Rules, Regulations and Information SA Government

- Safe Work SA - Government of South Australia

- SafeWork south Australia - WHS SA

For comprehensive information on South Australia's work health and safety regulations, visit the SafeWork SA legislation page. This resource provides access to the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA), Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012 (SA), and associated Codes of Practice, which outline legal requirements for managing risks, including working at heights.

If you're looking for tailored advice or height safety solutions for your project, consult the experts at Safetylyne. We're here to help you navigate regulations and implement compliant, long-lasting safety systems for your workplace.

Our solutions include everything from roof access stairs, stair towers, plant platforms and ladders manufacturing and installation to engineered facility access systems. Our mobile team can quickly respond to work at height projects in Adelaide city as well as regional South Australia, ensuring that your access needs are met with speed and efficiency.

We serve projects in various areas including Port Augusta, Whyalla, Mount Gambier, Port Pirieand, Roxby Downs, Moomba, Salisbury and beyond, bringing our expertise to diverse central and remote locations throughout South Australia.

Our experience covers commercial buildings, airports, industrial sites, infrastructure, and government projects, allowing us to provide compliant, safe, and durable access systems. Whether you a looking for roof walkways, guardrails, plant decks and platforms, modular HVAC access solutions, or just seeking a height safety consultation, Safetylyne’s team ensures that your project benefits from our commitment to high-quality design, manufacturing, and engineering.

With over 25 years of experience, Safetylyne provides tailored access systems across Australia, supporting various projects across the state.

Let our expert team provide the access solutions your project needs, whether you’re in Adelaide, a regional area, or managing a nationwide project. Safetylyne’s commitment to safety and excellence makes us the ideal partner for roof access stairs installation and engineered facility systems across South Australia.

From the heart of Adelaide to remote regions of South Australia, our expert team designs manufactures, and installs custom access solutions for a variety of industries.

Whether it’s a large commercial complex, residential development, agricultural, or infrastructure project, we can deliver top-tier access systems that meet the needs of even the most complex sites.

Our extensive experience includes large nationwide projects, as well as collaborating with local construction companies to provide solutions that enhance safety and accessibility.

Safetylyne specialises in all types of height safety systems including plant decks and platforms, roof walkways and guardrails for comprehensive coverage, and modular access solutions for large HVAC units, all of which are designed and manufactured in Australia to meet the specific requirements of your facility.

We offer end-to-end custom designs for commercial and industrial needs to develop tailored access systems that integrate seamlessly with existing structures.

Whether you're working on a government project, managing a commercial development, managing facility maintenance, or overseeing an infrastructure project, Safetylyne ensures your access systems are compliant, efficient, and durable.