Everything about fall prevention in one place.
Fatalities in the construction industry were caused by a fall from height. *
injury claims from falls from heights in construction. **
The most affected age group in construction for injuries from falls. **
* WorkSafe fatalities data (December 2019 - December 2023)** WorkSafe compensation claim data (November 2019 - November 2023)
Learn about how and when to prepare and use a safe work method statement (SWMS) for high-risk construction work (HRCW).
More about SWMS
The high cost of workplace falls - Pat and John's story
Falls from heights prevention - Hierarchy of control
Construction top tips: Fall controls - tip 1
Download a poster to remind your workers about the risks of falls from heights and to direct them to more information on safety controls.
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Friday 12 July 2024
A water tank installation and maintenance company has been convicted and fined a total of $45,000 after two workers fell into a tank near Ballarat, leaving a 43-year-old man a paraplegic.
Monday 01 July 2024
A teacher has died after falling from a roof at a Spotswood school on Thursday.
Thursday 27 June 2024
A steel fabrication and installation company has been convicted and fined $40,000 after continuing to put workers at risk on a Geelong construction site, even after a worker was seriously injured.