Fall Protection — Scaffold Edge Protection

Talking Points

1. 1 Guardrails required on all open sides of working platform — top rail 900mm min, mid rail, and toe board
2. 2 If guardrail is missing or damaged — do not climb — tag it out and report
3. 3 Netting or mesh may be required where tools or materials could fall on people below
4. 4 Do not remove guardrails to pass materials — use a chute or lower materials by hand line
5. 5 Mesh between toe board and top rail to prevent small objects falling
6. 6 Monitor weather conditions — strong wind can destabilise guardrail integrity
7. 7 If fall arrest equipment is required (harness/lanyard), ensure anchor points are rated and inspected

Control Measures

• Guardrail installed before any access to platform level
• Harness anchor points tested and tagged (inspection date on tag)
• Tool tethers used to prevent dropped objects
• Toe boards minimum 150mm height on all open platform edges
• Daily inspection of all edge protection equipment