Anchor point certification
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Certified anchor point inspection & certification in Melbourne
A height safety system is only as good as its anchor points, and an anchor point is only trusted once it has been certified. Anchor point certification is the check that confirms the anchors on a building are sound and safe to hang off, and it is a compliance requirement, not an optional extra. We inspect, test, repair and certify anchor systems across Melbourne with IRATA/ARAA technicians.
The rules around fixed anchors are specific, and this is what certification covers:
Check | Standard and frequency |
Periodic inspection | A fixed anchor in regular use is inspected by a competent person at least every six months. |
Pre-use check | Every anchor is checked by eye before use. |
Structural verification | The roof or structure an anchor fixes to is checked by a competent person as suitable to hold it. |
Post-incident check | A fall-arrest system that has stopped a fall is checked by a competent person and stays out of use until confirmed serviceable. |
If an anchor is found impaired, it is tagged and kept out of use until it has been repaired and re-inspected by a competent person as safe.
What you get
Our inspection teams are IRATA/ARAA certified, a Safe Work Method Statement is written for any anchor work with a fall risk over two metres, and we install and repair anchors as well as certify them, so the whole system is handled in one place. We work to OHS and safety management standards, including ISO 45001:2018, and carry Public Liability Insurance up to $20 million.
What it costs
We quote on the building, free. The price moves on how many anchors there are and how they are reached, the state they are in, since a recertification of sound anchors costs less than repairs, tagging and re-inspection, and the reporting at the end. Ask us to certify your anchor points. We confirm which standard we test to and hand over a written report.
Frequently asked questions
How frequently do roof anchor points require mandatory inspection and certification in Victoria?
Permanently fixed anchorages that are in regular use must be inspected and certified by a competent person at least every six months. All anchorages need to be visibly checked before use.
What is the risk classification of using anchor points for high-rise work, and who must perform the work?
Anchor points support industrial rope access systems, which are classified as Level 3 controls (work positioning systems). This system is used when higher-level controls (Level 2) are not reasonably practicable. Personnel, including supervisors, must undertake competency-based training, such as that approved by the Australian Rope Access Association (ARAA).
What critical action is required if an anchor point fails certification?
If a competent person assesses an anchorage as impaired, the employer must ensure it is immediately tagged and not used. The anchorage cannot be used again until it is repaired and subsequently re-inspected by a competent person who confirms it is safe to use.
Is specialised safety documentation required for anchor point certification and inspection services in Melbourne?
Yes. Work that involves a risk of a person falling a distance greater than two metres is classified as high-risk construction work. Therefore, a full Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS), which identifies hazards and describes control measures, is mandatory and must be prepared before the work starts.
Who is responsible for structurally verifying the anchor point attachment?
The roof or other building component where an anchor is to be attached must be checked by a competent person to verify that it is suitable for supporting the anchor before it is installed or used. This means the connection is reliable and meets all Australian safety standards.
WHY US
What you get with every job
IRATA/ARAA-certified technicians on every job, with rescue and work-positioning competencies.
Rope access means no structure on the ground, no permits for hoardings and no closed footpaths.
Public Liability cover and WorkCover for every employee - details supplied with the quote.
You get a documented scope, a Safe Work Method Statement and a photo report on completion.
Our crews have worked on ropes since 2013, with more than 100 years of combined experience across the team - and every job runs to written contract terms.
What affects the price of anchor point certification
Every building is quoted after we have seen it. These are the factors that move the number up or down - ask us about any of them and we will explain how they apply to your site.
| Height and access method | Rope access, elevated work platform or suspended platform - the method is chosen for the building, and it sets the crew size and setup time. |
| Surface area and condition | Heavy soiling, salt, traffic film or construction residue take longer and need specialised products. |
| Facade complexity | Recesses, angled or domed glazing, tight gaps between buildings and heritage detailing all slow the descent down. |
| Access and anchor points | Buildings with certified anchor points are quicker to set up. If there are none, temporary systems or installation are quoted separately. |
| Scheduling | Work outside trading hours, staged access or occupied tenancies affect the programme. Regular maintenance cycles are cheaper per visit than one-off jobs. |
Quotes are free and carry no obligation. Where the work is subject to a compliance requirement, the quote states which standard it is carried out to.
Suburbs we cover
We work across greater Melbourne - from CBD towers to bayside and outer-suburban sites. If your suburb is not on the list, ask anyway: our crews travel across the metropolitan area and regularly work in regional Victoria.
Aberfeldie · Airport West · Armadale · Balaclava · Balwyn · Beaumaris · Bentleigh · Bentleigh East · Blairgowrie · Brighton · Brighton East · Brunswick · Carnegie · Caroline Springs · Caulfield · Caulfield North · Caulfield South · CBD · Chadstone · Coburg · Dandenong · Daylesford · Eltham · Elwood · Essendon · Footscray · Frankston · Gardenvale · Gisborne · Glenbervie · Glen Iris · Glenroy · Greenvale · Hampton · Heidelberg · Hillside · Ivanhoe · Keilor · Kew · Lilydale · Lower Plenty · Malvern · Malvern East · Maribyrnong · Melton · Moonee Ponds · Northcote · Oakleigh · Oak Park · Officer · Ormond · Parkville · Pascoe Vale · Port Melbourne · Prahran · Preston · Reservoir · Rye · St Kilda · St Kilda East · Strathmore · Sunbury · Sunshine · Taylors Hill · Toorak · Tarneit · Wantirna · Werribee · Williamstown
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