Fall Protection

Fall protection is the collective term for the engineered systems that keep roofing workers safe while working at height. These systems are classified into two categories: fall prevention (which stops falls from occurring) and fall arrest (which catches a worker after a fall has begun). Fall-prevention systems include scaffolding with guardrails, temporary edge protection, and safety mesh installed beneath the roof frame. Fall-arrest systems include personal harness-and-lanyard systems connected to certified roof anchor points or temporary horizontal lifelines. Australian Standards governing fall-protection equipment include AS/NZS 1891.1 (industrial safety belts and harnesses), AS/NZS 1891.2 (horizontal lifeline systems), AS/NZS 1891.3 (fall-arrest devices and energy absorbers), and AS/NZS 1891.4 (selection, use, and maintenance of equipment). All fall-protection equipment must be regularly inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and these standards. In Gippsland, Town & Country Roofing maintains a comprehensive fall-protection equipment inventory, including full-body harnesses, self-retracting lifelines, temporary anchor systems, and edge protection barriers. The specific fall-protection strategy is tailored to each project based on the site assessment, roof configuration, and the nature of the work being performed. Safety is never compromised for convenience or speed — it is a non-negotiable part of every Town & Country Roofing project.