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Working Safely at Heights
Falls from heights are a major cause of work-related fatalities and injuries. It is important to ensure and maintain a safe work environment for working at heights. Use this checklist + as a guide to keep you and your workers safe. For more information on how you can keep your workplace safe, go to www.wshc.sg

Name of Company

Process/ Location   

Checked by (Name/ Designation)   

Date   

Safety Checks
Openings into or through which a person may fall are covered or guarded with effective barriers.

Please Tick

Yes  

No   

NA   

if no, action required by

Name   

Date     

Safety Checks
There are handrails and lower rails at open sides of staircases.

Please Tick

Yes  

No   

NA   

if no, action required by

Name   

Date     

Safety Checks
Guardrails are put in place to prevent people from falling over the edge.

Please Tick

Yes  

No   

NA   

if no, action required by

Name   

Date     

Safety Checks
Working platforms used are certifed, of sound construction and are able to support the worker’s weight.

Please Tick

Yes  

No   

NA   

if no, action required by

Name   

Date     

Safety Checks
Safe means of access and egress are provided.

Please Tick

Yes  

No   

NA   

if no, action required by

Name   

Date     

Safety Checks
Workers are provided with personal fall arrest systems with sufcient and secured anchorages.

Please Tick

Yes  

No   

NA   

if no, action required by

Name   

Date     

Safety Checks
Good housekeeping is practised to prevent falls from heights due to tripping hazards.

Please Tick

Yes  

No   

NA   

if no, action required by

Name   

Date     

Safety Checks
An appointed and competent supervisor oversees workers working at heights.

Please Tick

Yes  

No   

NA   

if no, action required by

Name   

Date     

*This checklist may not cover all aspects of work activities in your workplace. You should review the checklist when there are changes in any work activity.
*NA – Not applicable