SWMS AUS

Height Access Equipment (General)

Selection and use of ladders, platform ladders, podium steps and mobile access towers for short-duration work at height, chosen to the hierarchy of control.

Objective

Use height access equipment so that falls are prevented through correct selection over higher-order access, safe set-up and disciplined use.

Built by WHS professionals, written for your state

Every document is built by WHS professionals. Each state version references the Act, regulator, and requirements for the state you select. Victoria gets the OHS Act and WorkSafe Victoria, NSW gets the WHS Act and SafeWork NSW.

NSW WHS Act 2011 VIC OHS Act 2004 QLD WHS Act 2011 SA WHS Act 2012 WA WHS Act 2020 TAS WHS Act 2012 NT WHS (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 ACT WHS Act 2011 National Model WHS Act (national)

When you'd use this SWMS

If height access equipment (general) is part of your job, the builder or head contractor will usually want a SWMS for it before you start on site. This one's editable in Word. Add your company and site details, check the hazards and controls against the actual job, and get your crew to sign on before work starts.

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Last review: 8 August 2026

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