WORKING AT HEIGHTS

YOUR DUTY

Legislative requirements, industry standards and the application of a best practice attitude are driving employers to adopt a risk based approach to the hazards associated with working at heights. We can assist you to meet your duty of care under the legislative requirements by providing the following services:

Hazard Identification
Risk Assessments
System Design Consultancy
Compiling 'Safe Work' Method Statements (These can offer an effective method of communicating agreed work practices to all staff in a work group)

AUI’s project management capabilities and presence in the industry allow us to effectively manage a range of projects with major organisations such as:

Local, state and federal government departments
Major construction companies
Major facilities management clients
Major mining industry clients

It is our aim to provide and promote the most practical, cost effective and compliant fall prevention systems to the marketplace.

IT IS YOUR DUTY AS FAR AS PRACTICABLE, TO PREVENT FALLS AT WORKPLACES

The AUI Strategy

We pride ourselves on providing totally compliant products and services to satisfy the ever -increasing demands of the marketplace. We are able to be the total solution provider to industry.

We are able to source and provide the latest height safety products and technology available. We maintain a commitment of professional development for our office, sales, trades and management staff.

The Hierarchy of Control

Hierarchy of control analysis is the preferred way of controlling risk by design, substitution, redesign, separation or administration.

Based on this analysis, AUI is able to offer the most appropriate solution which will be tailored to meet your needs.

CONTROLS	PRODUCTS
Elimination	Identified during the site audit process AUI would, where possible, recommend the elimination of the height safety risk through redesign.
Substitution	It would also be identified through the site audit if the elimination of risk through redesign is not possible. AUI would then recommend the substitution of components, processes or systems.
Isolation	Again, if substitution is not possible AUI will recommend the isolation of the risk to workers, through the use permanent edge protection systems, and this could include walkways and/or handrails
Engineering Control	If the hazard cannot be eliminated, substituted or isolated, an engineering control is the next preferred measure. AUI would in this case recommend the use of fall protection equipment which could include: anchor points, harnesses, lanyards (retractable), vertical & horizontal systems and access ladders.
Administrative	This includes introducing work practices that reduce the risk, such as implementing measures to ensure that procedures, instruction, training and warning signs are in place to warn and protect persons exposed to falls. This could also include limiting the amount of time a person is exposed to a particular hazard. These controls should be used in conjunction with physical controls and appropriate supervision.
In some instances, a combination of control measures may be appropriate.