How often do height safety systems need to be recertified in NSW?

Australian Standards require annual inspection and recertification of anchor points, lifelines and rail systems. This involves visual inspection, load testing where applicable, and issuing updated test certificates for compliant components. Supreme Access operates scheduled testing programs across Sydney to keep your systems certified and your liability protected.

What is the difference between a fall arrest system and a fall restraint system?

A fall restraint system prevents a worker from reaching an edge or hazard, using anchor points and lanyards that limit movement. A fall arrest system allows the worker to reach the edge but stops a fall if it occurs, using energy-absorbing lanyards and rated anchors. We design and install both types depending on your building's layout and the tasks being performed at height.

Can you retrofit height safety systems to older buildings in Sydney?

Yes. Many older commercial and residential buildings across Sydney lack compliant height safety systems. We assess the existing structure, identify suitable anchor locations, engineer fixings for the substrate type, and install certified systems with minimal impact on building fabric or operations. Retrofits are common for strata buildings, heritage assets and industrial facilities built before current standards.

Do I need a height safety system if we only access the roof occasionally?

Yes. Work Health and Safety legislation requires safe access whenever someone works at height, regardless of frequency. Even occasional roof access for plant maintenance, gutter cleaning or inspections requires a compliant fall protection system. Installing permanent anchor points is more cost-effective and safer than temporary measures or unprotected access.

What documentation do you provide after installation?

Every installation includes engineered drawings, installation records, individual test certificates for each anchor point, identification tags with load ratings and test dates, and a system handover report. We also provide ongoing test schedules and compliance reminders to help you maintain certification.

How long does it take to install a height safety system?

Installation time depends on the system complexity, number of anchor points, and building access. A simple rooftop anchor installation might take a day, while a full horizontal lifeline system across a large commercial building could take several days. We schedule installations around your operations and coordinate access with tenants and facilities teams to minimise disruption.

Height Safety Systems That Keep Your People Protected

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Height Safety Systems That Keep Your People Protected

Supreme Access designs, installs and certifies permanent fall arrest and restraint systems across Sydney. From anchor points to rail systems and horizontal lifelines, we deliver compliant, site-specific solutions that protect your team and meet WHS obligations.

Designed and installed to AS 1891 and AS 4488 standards

Full testing, recertification and maintenance programs

Safety audits and risk assessments included

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Permanent Fall Protection Built for Sydney's Commercial Assets

Anchor Points, Lifelines and Rail Systems

Sydney's high-rise towers, hospitals, universities and industrial facilities require permanent height safety solutions that comply with current legislation and stand up to real-world use.

Supreme Access supplies and installs certified anchor points, horizontal lifelines, rail systems and static lines tailored to your building's geometry and access needs. Every system is engineered to AS 1891.4, installed by qualified technicians, and delivered with full load testing certificates and handover documentation.

Whether you're retrofitting an older asset or integrating height safety into new construction, we plan each system to minimise visual impact, support efficient maintenance access, and protect the people who work at height.

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What We Deliver Across Sydney

Complete Height Safety Solutions from Design to Certification

System Design and Engineering

Site-specific design aligned to AS 1891 and AS 4488. We assess roof access, edge conditions and anchor load paths to deliver a system that integrates safely with your structure.

Anchor Point Installation

Fixed and removable anchor points certified for single or multi-user applications. Supplied with individual test certificates and identification tags for ongoing compliance tracking.

Horizontal Lifelines

Stainless steel cable and rail systems that provide continuous fall arrest protection along rooflines, walkways and plant areas. Designed for Sydney's coastal exposure and UV conditions.

Testing and Recertification

Annual inspection, load testing and recertification to maintain compliance and protect your liability. Detailed reporting with photographic evidence and replacement recommendations.

Safety Audits

Comprehensive audits of existing height safety systems, including gap analysis, compliance verification and risk mitigation recommendations for strata, facilities and asset managers.

Maintenance Programs

Scheduled maintenance and component replacement programs that keep your systems operational and compliant. Ideal for multi-site portfolios across Sydney and surrounding areas.

Why Sydney Clients Choose Supreme Access for Height Safety

Local Expertise, National Standards, Real Accountability

Height safety is not a product you buy once and forget. It's an ongoing commitment that requires engineering rigour, regular testing and clear documentation every step of the way.

Supreme Access operates from our Sydney head office with teams who understand the specific challenges of working across the city's CBD towers, harbour-side developments and suburban commercial centres. We've installed height safety systems on hospitals in Westmead, universities in the Inner West, strata towers in Parramatta, and industrial sites across Western Sydney.

Every system we design considers wind loading, substrate condition, access logistics and ongoing maintenance. We don't supply off-the-shelf kits. We assess your building, calculate the loads, engineer the fixings, install to specification and return annually to recertify.

Our clients include facilities managers, strata committees, construction contractors and building owners who need a partner that documents every detail, responds when needed, and takes responsibility for keeping people safe at height.

Compliance That Protects Your Team and Your Liability

We align every height safety installation and test to Australian Standards, WorkCover NSW guidance and Safe Work Australia codes of practice.

AS 1891 and AS 4488 Compliance

All anchor points, lifelines and rail systems designed, installed and tested to current Australian Standards for industrial fall arrest systems.

WHS Act Obligations Met

We help you meet your duty of care under the Work Health and Safety Act by providing compliant systems, testing schedules and clear documentation.

Full Test Certification

Every installation includes load testing, unique identification tagging, and test certificates with engineer sign-off for ongoing compliance records.

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Annual Testing Keeps Systems Certified and Operational

Scheduled Recertification Across Sydney

Australian Standards require annual inspection and recertification of height safety systems. Failure to maintain current test certificates exposes building owners to liability and creates safety gaps for workers at height.

Supreme Access operates scheduled testing programs across Sydney. Our technicians inspect anchor points, test static and dynamic loads, check corrosion and UV degradation, verify labelling, and issue updated certificates for every compliant component.

We provide advance notice, coordinate access with tenants and building managers, and complete testing with minimal disruption. Detailed reports include photographic evidence, pass or fail status for each anchor, and recommendations for component replacement or system upgrades.

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Height Safety for Every Type of Sydney Asset

Commercial, Residential, Industrial and Institutional

Different buildings present different height safety challenges. A residential tower in the Eastern Suburbs needs discreet anchor points that don't interfere with common property aesthetics. A hospital in the Inner West requires reliable access for plant maintenance without disrupting clinical operations. An industrial warehouse in Western Sydney needs heavy-duty systems that handle frequent use by maintenance crews.

Supreme Access tailors every height safety solution to the building type, usage frequency, and site constraints. We've worked across office towers in the Sydney CBD, university campuses in the Inner West, aged care facilities in the Hills District, retail centres in Parramatta, and logistics hubs across Greater Sydney.

Our local Sydney base means site visits happen quickly, installations are scheduled around your operations, and testing is coordinated with minimal disruption to tenants or staff.

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