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Fatalities in the construction industry were caused by a fall from height. *
Falls from height statistics
Fall prevention awareness poster
Download a poster to remind your workers about the risks of falls from heights and to direct them to more information on safety controls.
News and alerts
Companies charged after worker's fall from balcony
NewsWorkSafe has charged two building companies after a worker was seriously injured at a Caulfield South construction site in July 2024.
$55,000 more in fines after work experience skylight fall
NewsA roofing company has been convicted and fined $55,000 after a person on work experience was seriously injured when they fell through a skylight on a building in Highett.
Builder fined over worker's fatal fall
NewsA construction company has been convicted and fined $150,000 after a young worker suffered fatal head injuries when he fell three metres through an unprotected stair void on a Glen Waverley building site.