Handrail protection is a fundamental component of fall prevention strategies on construction sites throughout Australia. These systems are specifically designed to prevent falls from elevated surfaces, stairways, balconies, edges, and scaffolds—protecting workers, contractors, and even the general public from injury.
According to Safe Work Australia and state-specific Work Health and Safety (WHS) regulations, fall protection—such as compliant handrails—is mandatory wherever workers are exposed to a risk of falling from a height of 2 metres or more. This includes not only roof edges but also floor openings, mezzanine levels, ramps, and platforms.
Handrails must:
High-quality handrail systems not only ensure legal compliance but also contribute to improved site productivity, reduced incident rates, and increased worker confidence.
At [TSS], we deliver and install handrail solutions that are robust, reusable, and fully compliant with Australian safety standards—tailored to suit both short-term projects and ongoing operations.
Roof edge protection systems are a critical safety requirement for residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects across Australia. Designed to minimise the risk of falls from height, these systems provide a secure barrier around the roof perimeter during construction, repair, or maintenance activities.
Commonly referred to as roof rails or guardrail systems, edge protection structures are engineered to meet or exceed the safety standards outlined by Safe Work Australia and relevant State/Territory scaffolding and fall prevention regulations. These standards generally mandate the use of compliant edge protection wherever workers are exposed to a fall risk of 2 metres or more—not only from roofs, but also elevated platforms, openings, and leading edges.
Our systems are ideal for regular users such as builders, roofers, and contractors who are experienced in equipment handling and require fast, reliable, and reusable safety solutions. For such clients, owning a roof edge protection system often proves cost-effective over time, as the investment quickly pays for itself in reduced hire costs and improved project efficiency.
Whether you’re working on a new build, extension, or roof replacement, ensuring compliant fall protection is not just good practice—it’s a legal obligation.
Figure 1: Truss erection procedure including hanging bracket scaffold as external fall protection, internal working platform with trusses spread as internal fall protection.
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Note: Internal worker remains behind brace truss and over platform. Workers must remain inside frame at all times.
An assessment of the following factors should be done to determine how roof trusses are to be handled and the number of persons needed at each stage of the process.Factors to consider include:
Mobile scaffolds are lightweight, portable work platforms ideal for indoor and outdoor tasks requiring safe elevation. In Australia, mobile scaffold use must comply with AS/NZS 1576 standards and Safe Work Australia guidelines to prevent falls and ensure structural stability.
They must be:
Proper training and inspection are essential to maintain compliance and worker safety.
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