Start the New Financial Year on Safe Ground
As the new financial year begins, many facility managers and operations teams face the same question: Where should we allocate our safety budget to achieve the most impact?
With increased scrutiny on workplace safety and compliance, particularly for rooftop and height-access systems, now is the ideal time to put height safety at the top of your FY25 plan.
At Workplace Defender, we’ve helped hundreds of businesses across Australia navigate this process, and here’s what we recommend.
Step 1: Review Your Current Risk Profile
Start by asking:
Are all current systems compliant with AS/NZS 1891, 1657, and 5532 standards?
When was your last height safety audit?
Have there been any changes to your building, equipment, or access points?
Even minor modifications to rooftops or equipment can render your existing systems non-compliant. Conducting a risk review now can prevent costly issues down the track.
✅ Tip: If you haven’t had an audit in the last 12 months, book one early in FY25.
Step 2: Prioritise Based on Risk and Usage
It’s tempting to spread the budget thinly across multiple minor upgrades, but the most innovative approach is to focus on:
High-risk areas (e.g., exposed roof edges, unprotected access hatches)
High-usage zones (e.g., HVAC service points, solar installations)
Known compliance gaps
This ensures your investment goes where it counts — protecting lives and reducing liability.
Step 3: Get Quotes Early (and Get Them Right)
By planning now, you can avoid the year-end rush and ensure your preferred supplier has sufficient time to assess, quote, and deliver. At Workplace Defender, we provide:
Transparent, itemised quotes
CAD-based design reviews
Cost breakdowns for staged implementation
Whether you need a complete system overhaul or a few critical upgrades, we’ll help you plan for both safety and financial efficiency.
Step 4: Consider Future-Proofing
FY25 is not just about compliance — it’s about strategy. Ask:
Can systems be modular for future expansion?
Are materials chosen for durability and minimal maintenance?
Does the design integrate with architectural or solar upgrades?
Our team works closely with architects and engineers to ensure all systems are aesthetically integrated and adaptable over time.
FY25 is not just about compliance — it’s about strategy. Ask: • Can systems be modular for future expansion? • Are materials chosen for durability and minimal maintenance? • Does the design integrate with architectural or solar upgrades?
Our team works closely with architects and engineers to ensure all systems are aesthetically integrated and adaptable over time.
Step 5: Engage Experts Early
The biggest cost in height safety is not always equipment — it’s rework caused by poor planning or inadequate advice.
That’s where Workplace Defender comes in. With decades of combined experience and Australian-made, standards-certified systems, we take the guesswork out of safety planning.
FY25 Done Right: Safe, Smart, Strategic
Ready to get started?
📩 Book a free site review or strategy call with our safety experts.
We’ll help you scope, plan, and prioritise — so your budget works harder this year.