WHO NEEDS THIS LETTER?

This letter is required for a person who has been appointed as a Fall Protection Officer in the workplace or work site. They will be responsible for ensuring a fully documented fall protection plan is prepared for any height work conducted.

WHAT IS THIS LETTER FOR?

This letter shows that a Fall Protection Planner Appointment has been done to ensure that a fall protection plan is prepared and is in place for any height work conducted in the workplace or work site, according to the requirements of the OHS Act. The letter allows these persons to act under the authority of the Principal Contractor or Contractor in order to ensure that a fall protection plan is prepared.

WHY IS THIS FALL PROTECTION OFFICER APPOINTMENT LETTER IMPORTANT?

This letter shows that a responsible person has been appointed to ensure that a fall protection plan is prepared and is in place for any height work conducted. This provides evidence to an inspector that a basic structure is in place to ensure that appropriate fall protection measures are in place for any height work which is conducted. This letter is relevant under section 10(1)(a) of the Construction Regulations of the OHS Act and its availability shows that the employer is complying with these Regulations in respects of this appointment requirement. 

VALIDITY

This letter needs to be signed by the Principal Contractor or Contractor (as the appointer) and by the appointee, dated and kept on record where it can be accessible to an inspector. A time period must be included for the appointment. Each appointee must have the relevant experience or accredited training in order to be competent to perform these duties.

HOW DOES THIS WORK AS A CONTROL MEASURE?

In the hierarchy of controls this letter forms part of the administrative control measures which should be in place to ensure that a fall protection plan is prepared and fall protection measures are in place for any height work conducted. This letter ensures that a responsible person is appointed to ensure a fall protection plan is prepared and fall protection measures are in place.