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Working at Height Checklist
A pre-task checklist for working at height, prompting access equipment checks, edge protection and anchor point verification.
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A pre-task checklist template for work-at-height activities.
About this template
The Working at Height Checklist is designed to be quick to complete and easy to adapt to your own workplace. Start from the template rather than a blank page, tailor the hazards, controls and responsibilities to your site, and keep a completed copy on file as evidence that the right checks were made.
How it links to the standards
The equipment and controls this template asks you to record are governed by published standards that define what each item must withstand and how it is tested. These are the ones that apply most directly:
- EN 361 — full body harnesses
- EN 795 — anchor devices
- EN 360 — retractable fall arresters
- EN 362 — connectors for fall protection
The full EN standards library covers every standard referenced across SafetyOrbit.
Related guidance
Filling the template in is easier when you know the reasoning behind each control. These notes cover the practical detail:
- Roofing and Work at Height — the full technique-note library for this kind of work
- Fall Restraint vs Fall Arrest for Roof Work: Choosing the Right System
- Edge Protection Systems: Guardrails, Netting and Personal Fall Protection Compared
Anchor point verification is a critical pre-task check, not an assumption.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Working at Height Checklist cover?
A pre-task checklist prompting access equipment checks, edge protection and anchor point verification before work begins.
Why verify the anchor point specifically before working at height?
An anchor must be rated and positioned for the specific load and direction it will see in a fall, so confirming it is correctly rated and installed is a critical pre-task check, not an assumption.
Does this checklist require a rescue plan to be in place?
Yes, if fall-arrest equipment could be needed, a means of promptly rescuing a suspended person must be planned and available before work starts.
What access equipment checks belong on this checklist?
Confirming the equipment is rated for the task, inspected and in good condition, and appropriate for the specific height and access needed.