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Compliance, Confidence, and Safety at Every Level

Certified height safety solutions for workplaces and worksites. Your partner in fall prevention and height safety solutions.

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About O'Brien Height Safety Solutions

At O'Brien Height Safety Solutions, we are dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of height safety across schools, worksites, and commercial environments. With a deep commitment to compliance, innovation, and reliability, we provide industry-leading fall protection solutions that keep workers, staff, and students safe in elevated environments.

Our team of certified height safety experts specializes in risk assessment, installation, and maintenance of height safety systems tailored to your specific needs. Whether it's a school rooftop, a construction site, or a corporate facility, we design and implement compliant, durable, and efficient safety measures to prevent accidents before they happen.

At O'Brien Height Safety Solutions, we don’t just meet safety standards—we exceed them. Our solutions are built to withstand the demands of real-world environments, ensuring that every person who works or learns at height can do so with confidence and security.

Why Choose Us?

Certified & Compliant – We adhere to the latest Australian safety regulations and industry best practices.

Custom Solutions – Every worksite and school is unique, and we tailor our safety systems accordingly.

Expert Installation & Maintenance – We don’t just install safety systems; we ensure they stay effective long-term.

Proven Track Record – Trusted by schools, businesses, and industrial sectors for reliable height safety solutions.

Your safety is our priority. Let us help you create a secure environment where staff, students, and workers can perform their tasks safely at any height.

Contact us today to discuss how we can enhance your site's height safety.

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Height Safety Audit

Our Height Safety Audit ensures your site is safe, compliant, and risk-free. We assess existing height safety systems or provide expert recommendations for businesses without safety measures in place. Our detailed compliance report outlines risks, necessary upgrades, and tailored solutions to keep your workplace secure.

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Recertification

Our Height Safety Recertification service ensures your fall protection systems remain compliant and fully functional. We inspect, test, and certify anchor points, static lines, ladders, and walkways to meet Australian safety standards.

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Risk Assessment

Our Height Safety Risk Assessment identifies potential fall hazards and ensures your workplace meets safety regulations. We evaluate existing controls or design tailored solutions for businesses without safety measures in place. Our report provides clear recommendations to minimize risks and enhance compliance.

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Installation

Our Height Safety Installation service provides custom-designed fall protection systems to keep your workplace safe and compliant. We install anchor points, static lines, guardrails, walkways, and access systems, ensuring they meet Australian safety standards. Whether upgrading existing systems or implementing new solutions, we deliver reliable, long-term protection.

Frequently Asked Questions

In Victoria, fall protection is legally required when working at 2 metres or higher in construction (as per WorkSafe Victoria regulations). However, for schools and educational facilities, fall risks must be managed at any height where injury could occur.

Workplaces must comply with:

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act 2004 (Vic)

OHS Regulations 2017 (Vic)

WorkSafe Victoria’s Prevention of Falls in Construction Code of Practice

Relevant Australian Standards (AS/NZS 1891.4 & AS/NZS 5532)

Construction sites must implement control measures such as:

Scaffolding or temporary edge protection

Fall arrest or fall restraint systems (e.g., anchor points, static lines)

Safety harnesses and personal protective equipment (PPE)

Elevated work platforms (EWPs) where required

Schools must ensure that maintenance staff and contractors working at heights have safe access to rooftops, gutters, and elevated areas. This includes:

Guardrails & walkways for routine maintenance

Ladders & access platforms with compliant fall protection

Certified anchor points & static lines for specialist work like solar panel maintenance

All fall protection systems (anchor points, static lines, ladders, guardrails, etc.) must be inspected and recertified every 12 months by a qualified height safety specialist, as per AS/NZS 1891.4 and AS/NZS 5532.

  • Fall restraint: Prevents a worker from reaching a fall hazard (e.g., static lines, guardrails)

  • Fall arrest: Stops a fall in progress using a harness and lanyard (e.g., anchor points, shock-absorbing lanyards).

Construction sites: Principal contractors, site managers, and employers must ensure fall protection is in place.

Schools & educational facilities: Facility managers, school principals, and maintenance supervisors must ensure height safety for workers and contractors.

Workers must complete "Work Safely at Heights" (RIIWHS204E) training for any elevated work, particularly in construction and maintenance roles.

WorkSafe Victoria enforces strict penalties for unsafe work practices:

Up to $3 million in fines for companies

Up to $600,000 in fines or 5 years imprisonment for individuals responsible for breaches

✔ Conduct annual height safety audits

✔ Install and maintain certified fall protection systems

✔ Ensure all workers & contractors are trained

✔ Schedule regular risk assessments & recertifications

Contact Us

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Address

Berwick VIC 3806, Australia

Phone

03 8753 4337

Email

admin@obhss.com.au

ABN

31655793838

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