5 min read · 5 July 2026

Roof platform safety: guardrails, access and walkway requirements

The three things WorkSafe inspectors always check on rooftop plant — and the two most mechanical consultants forget until handover.

Rooftop mechanical platforms are working-at-height jobs by definition. That means guardrails, access and walkways are the compliance foundation — not decoration.

Guardrails

Top rail 900–1100 mm, mid-rail, toeboard where required. Continuous around every fall edge over 2 m.

Access

Stair or ladder access rated for the working load, with landing at deck height and guardrail continued around the landing.

Walkways

Non-slip walking surface, 600 mm min clear width around plant, 750 mm between units where a coil pull-out is required.

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