At All Lifting, we understand that keeping height safety systems compliant and well-maintained is one of the most persistent challenges facing facility managers today. With varying inspection intervals, evolving compliance standards, and the complexities of large-scale buildings, it’s easy to see how this task can quickly become overwhelming.

Inspections Are Not Optional

Most permanent height safety systems require reinspection and recertification at least once every 6 or 12 months. This includes anchor points, walkways, ladders, platforms, and horizontal lifelines. Although these systems are generally designed to last many years, their longevity depends heavily on exposure to environmental factors such as UV rays, salt air, corrosive atmospheres, and general weathering, all of which can significantly accelerate deterioration.

Facility Changes Can Impact Safety Compliance

Another critical factor is the evolution of the facility itself. The installation of solar panels, skylights, or even restructured roofing can interfere with existing safety systems, rendering them ineffective or even dangerous. What worked at the time of installation may no longer be suitable today, making regular inspections even more essential.

Industry Support and Guidance from WAHA

To support those responsible for managing large facilities, the Working at Height Association (WAHA) has released an Industry Code offering guidance for the safe installation of anchor points, and horizontal and vertical lifelines. A similar code for walkways, platforms, handrails, and guardrails is also in development.

Despite identifying widespread poor-quality installations, regulators often lack the resources to provide proactive on-site advice. These industry codes serve as a vital reference point for installers and facility managers alike, helping ensure systems are safe from the design phase right through to installation. You can access the WAHA codes for free at www.waha.org.au.

The Real Problem: Data Accessibility

One of the most common issues we see is the loss of critical installation and inspection data over time. In many cases, details are stored on paper or spreadsheets—formats that are easily misplaced, deleted, or forgotten. This lack of accessible information can leave asset owners exposed if an incident occurs, making it difficult to prove the system was properly maintained.

To complicate matters, some manufacturers won’t share inspection details or base design information with third parties, including the system owners. While this may be their prerogative, it poses a real barrier to maintaining full compliance and safety records.

A Smarter Way to Stay Compliant

At All Lifting, we believe technology should make safety simple. That’s why we offer our ATEAM system, a powerful, cloud-based platform that’s transforming how height safety and lifting equipment is managed for compliance.

ATEAM stores everything you need in one easy-to-use portal, including inspection histories, maintenance logs, test certificates, user access records, and automated inspection reminders.

Best of all, ATEAM is free for all All Lifting customers and allows you to:

• Access a full digital history of your inspection records

• Stay compliant with automatic reminders for overdue gear

• Create and download equipment registers and test certificates

Whether you manage one site or multiple locations, moving from paper-based tracking to a dedicated system like ATEAM helps ensure 100% compliance, 100% of the time. Maintaining your height safety gear doesn’t have to be a hassle. With the right technology and a trusted partner like All Lifting, compliance becomes simple, transparent, and stress-free. Need help managing your inspections or implementing a digital safety management solution? Get in touch with our expert team today.