The Australian Standards, certifications and school sector frameworks that underpin everything we do.
Our technicians and company hold current credentials that demonstrate commitment to the highest standards of practice in the height safety industry.
All OBHSS field technicians hold current Working at Heights certification. Every person who goes on your roof is trained, competent and certified — not an apprentice learning on your site.
O'Brien Height Safety Solutions is a member of the Working at Heights Association of Australia (WAHA) — the peak industry body for the height safety sector. WAHA membership reflects our commitment to industry best practice, professional standards and ongoing development.
OBHSS is an accredited installer of KattSafe height safety products — including KATT roof access ladders and associated systems. KattSafe accreditation means our installations meet the manufacturer's exacting specifications and carry full product warranty support.
All OBHSS inspections, installations and certifications are carried out against current Australian Standards. Here's what each one means for your building.
Covers the selection, use, inspection, and testing of fall-arrest systems including anchor points, lanyards and harnesses. This is the standard that governs annual recertification requirements for static lines and anchor systems used for roof access and maintenance work in Victoria.
Specifies manufacturing, design and testing requirements for single-person anchor systems permanently installed on structures. Relevant to all fixed roof anchor points — including the majority of those installed across Victorian school buildings.
The nationally recognised unit of competency for working safely at heights under the Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package. Our technicians hold current RIIWHS204E certification, ensuring all on-site work is performed by trained, competent personnel.
We understand the compliance and procurement obligations specific to government, Catholic and independent schools in Victoria.
Victorian School Building Authority framework for government schools. We understand VSBA procurement requirements, maintenance obligations and documentation standards for Department of Education facilities.
Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools. We service Catholic schools across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria within the MACS procurement and compliance framework.
Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited — covering Catholic schools across Gippsland, Mornington Peninsula and eastern Victoria. We work within DOSCEL requirements for compliance and documentation.
Every OBHSS inspection produces a complete compliance package — not just a certificate.
Signed inspection certificate for each compliant system, suitable for your HSE records and insurance requirements.
Photographic documentation of every anchor point and system inspected, including any defects identified.
Where defects exist, a written corrective action report with prioritised recommendations and indicative costs.
We schedule and remind you when your next annual recertification is due — so nothing lapses between visits.
Whether you're due for recertification or unsure what's even on your roof — we'll give you a clear, documented picture.