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Working at Height Safety Checklist

by Mick Ramsay, from the Community

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This short working at height checklist helps teams identify and manage risks when tasks are performed above ground level. It guides users to log all work-at-height activities, assess ladder use, confirm staff training, check for completed risk assessments, and verify controls and permits are in place. The template supports adding notes, photos, and links for evidence, and prompts follow-up actions to close out issues. Suitable for sites and facilities where work at height occurs, it promotes consistent hazard control and safer operations.

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