Prevention of and protection from falling objects on midrise structures

What it contains

Falling objects can cause serious injuries or death for construction workers and people near building sites. This document explains:

• the Occupational Health and Safety duties of workplaces and employees to  provide and maintain a safe work environment
• how to identify hazards and control risks
• how to work with builders and designers to plan for safety before construction begins

At the end of the document, you’ll find a sample table of control measures to reduce or eliminate this risk.