Fall protection 2025 – Legal change: What you need to know

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Fall protection 2025: You need to know these new laws and standards

From 2025, stricter regulations for working at height will come into force in Switzerland and the EU. The revised Construction Work Ordinance (BauAV) requires mandatory work from 2 meters fall Protection Companies that want to be future-proof and compliant should rely on certified and tried-and-tested solutions – such as the Fall protection systems from HighStep Systems AG.

What’s new from 2025?

HighStep Systems: Ready for the new security era

With HighStep products, your company is well prepared for the new regulations:

  • The HighStep Lift, the world’s first modular climbing lift, replaces physically strenuous ascents with an electric drive – certified according to the latest safety standards.
  • The HighStep rail system in combination with the HighStep Easy or Protect enables safe, ergonomic work in narrow shafts, wind turbines or industrial plants.
  • All systems are TÜV-certified and meet the current requirements for fall protection systems according to EN 353-1 and EN 353-2.

Benefits for companies

  • Future-proof investment thanks to Swiss engineering
  • Minimizing accident risks and downtime
  • Traceable inspection and maintenance documentation for audits

Anyone who today enters a modern fall protection system will not only be compliant with the law in 2025, but also more efficient, safer, and more attractive as an employer. With the solutions from HighStep Systems rely on certified quality – developed and manufactured in Switzerland.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which legal changes will come into force in 2025?
From 2025, fall protection will be mandatory from a height of 2 meters, and collective measures such as railings will take priority over personal protective equipment. In addition, stricter documentation and inspection requirements will apply.

What does the obligation to provide fall protection from 2 m mean in practice?
Companies must secure hazardous areas even at low heights and implement appropriate systems for this purpose. Regular inspections and documentation are required to provide evidence to authorities and insurers.

How does the HighStep system support the implementation of the new regulations?
The HighStep Lift and the HighStep Rail with the Easy and Protector modules comply with EN 353-1/2 standards and are TÜV-certified. Integration into the HighStep system allows for safe and documented work; the investment is future-proof and reduces the risk of accidents.

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