Construction safety focus: Prevention of falls

Falls remain one of the leading causes of death and serious injury in Victoria’s construction industry.

Reading level
Easy
Length
2 pages
File size
95.98 kB
File type
PDF
Last updated
Oct 2018

What it contains

This document outlines how WorkSafe inspectors visiting construction sites check how workplaces identify and prevent the risk of falls. It explains:

  • common construction fall hazards
  • the duties of workplaces to manage health and safety
  • how to manage high risk construction work
  • the role of employees in working safely