A simple, site-ready Working at Heights Permit form to help manage the risks of falls. Supports WHS compliance and meets industry and client expectations for high-risk work approvals.
Manage the risks of working at height with this clear, easy-to-use Working at Heights Permit form. Ideal for construction sites, industrial facilities, and maintenance work, this form supports the safe planning and control of tasks where there is a risk of falling from one level to another.
Key features
- Easy for supervisors and workers to complete on-site
- Includes specific checklists for scaffolding, edge protection, EWPs, fall restraint systems, fall arrest systems (including emergency rescue plans), work boxes and portable ladders
- Helps fulfill your legal obligations under the Australian WHS Act and Regulations, including requirements to manage the risk of falls
- Reflects best practice and supports compliance with relevant Codes of Practice and site requirements
- Commonly required by principal contractors and asset owners before authorising work at height
This Working at Heights Permit form promotes safer, more accountable work practices and helps demonstrate your commitment to compliance and high-risk work management.
Note This form does not include specific checklists for less common systems such as catch platforms, safety nets, or industrial rope access.
Disclaimer
This permit has been developed for common types of work at heights and is intended to assist businesses in meeting their legal obligations to manage the risk of falls. However, before using this permit, you must review and update it to ensure that it is suitable for the specific tasks, access equipment, fall prevention controls, and site conditions relevant to your workplace.
Acacia Safety Consulting makes no representation that this permit will be suitable for any particular workplace or job without modification, and accepts no liability for incidents, injuries, or regulatory action arising from its use. Before use, this document must be reviewed, adapted, and authorised by a competent person within your business.
