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Harness Use and Inspection Risk Assessment

This risk assessment covers harness selection, inspection, fitting, use, rescue and post-use handling.

Activities covered include

  • Plan fall protection and select suitable harness systems
  • Manage fall distance and use of connected equipment
  • Handle, store and report equipment issues after use

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Harness Use and Inspection Risk Assessment
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Product Overview

This risk assessment covers harness selection, inspection, fitting, use, rescue and post-use handling. It supports planning and risk management by identifying fall protection hazards throughout the activity.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

  • Plan fall protection and select suitable harness systems
  • Inspect harnesses, connectors and associated equipment before use
  • Check anchor points and set up the system
  • Fit and adjust harnesses and attachment points
  • Connect safely and move through work areas at height
  • Manage fall distance and use of connected equipment
  • Control fall zones, dropped objects and communication
  • Provide training, supervision and safe equipment use
  • Prepare for emergency rescue and suspension risks
  • Handle, store and report equipment issues after use

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses using harnesses for work at height.

Activities & Hazards Covered

Activity Potential Hazards
Planning and selection of fall protection
  • Using a harness where a higher order fall control should be used instead
  • Incorrect selection of harness, lanyard, inertia reel or anchor system for the task
  • No allowance for fall clearance, swing fall or edge exposure
  • Workers starting work without a rescue plan
Pre-use inspection of harness and connectors
  • Failure of worn, cut, heat-damaged or UV-degraded webbing
  • Defective stitching, buckles, karabiners, snap hooks or energy absorber
  • Use of equipment past inspection interval, use-by date or without identification
  • Hidden defects not found before use
Inspection and verification of anchor points and system setup
  • Anchor point failure
  • Anchor location causing excessive free fall or swing fall
  • Use of unapproved or untested anchors
  • Incorrect installation of temporary lines, reels or connectors
Fitting and adjustment of harness
  • Incorrect fit leading to ejection, injury or poor post-fall suspension position
  • Wrong attachment point used for the task
  • Loose straps, twisted webbing or unsecured buckles
  • Reduced protection due to incompatible clothing or PPE
Access, connection and movement at height
  • Fall while moving into or through the work area
  • Unclipped movement or delayed connection
  • Trip, slip or overreach while attached
  • Contact with edges that can damage lines or lanyards
Managing free fall distance and equipment use
  • Excessive free fall distance
  • Impact with lower levels or structure during fall arrest
  • Misuse of inertia reels, lanyards or rope-grab systems
  • Working above anchor point causing increased arrest forces
Exclusion zones, dropped objects and interaction with others
  • Tools or equipment dropped from height
  • Workers below struck by a falling person, lanyard or equipment during a fall event
  • Unauthorised access into the fall zone
  • Poor communication between workers at height and ground workers
Training, competence and supervision
  • Workers using equipment incorrectly
  • Inadequate understanding of limits of the system
  • Untrained workers attempting adjustment, inspection or rescue
  • Complacency or unsafe shortcuts
Emergency rescue and suspension intolerance
  • Delayed rescue after a fall
  • Suspension intolerance while hanging in harness
  • Rescuers exposed to additional fall risks
  • No communication or first aid response during an incident
Post-use handling, storage and incident follow-up
  • Damaged equipment returned to service
  • Deterioration from poor storage or contamination
  • Failure to report defects, near misses or fall events
  • Reuse of equipment after arresting a fall

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Legislation & References

The template records model guidance used to inform the documented controls. Applicable WHS/OHS laws and adopted Codes vary by state or territory, so confirm the current local requirements when tailoring the assessment:

  • Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of falls at workplaces — 3.2 Identifying the hazards; p. 16.
  • Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: First aid in the workplace — 3. First aid equipment, facilities and training; p. 12.
  • Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities — 2. The work environment; p. 13.
  • Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — Plant hazard identification — Traffic movements in the workplace; p. 17.
Standard Risk Assessment Features (Click to Expand)
  • Activity-specific hazard identification and control measures
  • Initial and residual risk ratings
  • Assigned responsible persons for each activity
  • Risk matrix and assessment classification
  • Review, monitoring and sign-off fields
  • Site-specific customisation before use

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