This working at heights template is free to use and makes the job of preparing for working at heights safe and reliable - and managing the permit approval process easy.

Working at heights is an extremely risky activity in the industries. Falling while working at heights is a leading cause of death and serious injury around the world. In Australia alone, the statistics between 1 January 2003 and 31 December 2015 are sobering:

• 359 workers were killed following a fall from a height—11% of all workers killed over this period.
• Half of these falls involved falling three metres or less.
• The greatest number of fatalities involved falling from roofs (59), ladders (54), vehicles (27) and horses (33).
• Workers aged 45 years and over made up 65% of those who died.
• The construction industry accounted for 37% of falls-related fatalities.

Preparing a working at heights permit to work is one of the most reliable ways to decrease the likelihood of these tragic events taking place. Completing and managing the approvals of these permits can be the difference between a safe day on the job and a terrible fall.

A working at heights permit ensures that the necessary precautions have been taken including an assessment of the fall restraints used and other height controls. Properly managing the permit approval process ensures a number of certified parties and safety personnel have had the chance to assess and approve the circumstances.

This complete working at heights permit template comes pre-built with all the fields you need to safely prepare a working at heights permit - and then share it with other personnel for signoff before engaging in working at height:

• Automated form ID #
• Working at heights location
• Risk assessment questions (Y/N)
• Spsecific details including the fall restraint system used and standby persons
• Rescue method sketch
• Photos of planned work area upload
• Additional questions
• Permit creator, superintendent and worker digital signoff